Largest Soda Bottle on Earth

Along a remote stretch of Route 66, a light shines in the dark Oklahoma night. It’s the world’s largest soda bottle.

Route 66 is a land of giants, with numerous oversized statues lining the route such as the Gemini Giant, Maxie the goose, and the Muffler Men, just to name a few. So it’s only fitting that there is a giant soda bottle available to quench the thirst of these larger-than-life icons.

The bottle, a structural tribute to Route 66, is a steel colossus standing 66 feet tall covered in LED lights. It serves as a beacon to travelers in search of the thirst-quenching satisfaction that only a fizzy drink can deliver. A necessary pilgrimage for soda disciples, this landmark is the sanctum sanctorum of soft drinks, the capital of carbonation. Welcome to Pops 66, in Arcadia, Oklahoma.

While many of Route 66’s landmarks are steeped in history, Pops is a relatively new road-side attraction which opened in 2007. It has quickly become a favorite of travelers and soda-lovers worldwide.

However, this “soda ranch” is more than some surreal road-side attraction. Pops proudly proclaims they provide “food, fuel, and fizz”, with a diner, gas station, and a convenience store all in one location. The refrigerators are stocked full with every type of soda you can imagine – more than 700 flavors according to their website.

One visitor described the vast soda selection, writing, “Imagine the coolers at your typical gas station, but one is just root beers, one is colas, one ‘orange,’ etc.” This tourist also took note of “some of the odd sodas” including flavors like “sweet corn, beef teriyaki, and strawberry jalapeno to name a few.”

They do it big at Pops. A giant steel cantilever roof blocks the powerful Oklahoma sun, providing shade for visitors filling up at the gas station.

It’s a stunning architectural feat. Contemplating this structure, one’s mind wanders through the cantilever’s storied history, dating back to Medieval times. The cantilever later became famous thanks to architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

While many of Route 66’s most famous attractions are fading remnants or restorations of the past, Pops breathes new life into the classic route. It is landmarks like Pops 66 that propel the Dust Bowl Highway into a new centennial bright with possibility and effervescence.

If you’re in need of carbonation, there’s no better destination… Stop at Pops!