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Blue Whale Renovations to Enhance Visitor Experience by 2026

9/1/2025

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The Blue Whale in Catoosa, Oklahoma, will undergo renovations starting September 2, 2025.
Planned improvements include a new visitor center, playground, and walking trails.
Souvenirs will still be available at the D.W. Correll Museum during construction.
Renovations are expected to be completed by summer 2026, coinciding with the Route 66 centennial celebration.

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Story summary

The Blue Whale in Catoosa, Oklahoma, will undergo renovations starting September 2, 2025.
Planned improvements include a new visitor center, playground, and walking trails.
Souvenirs will still be available at the D.W. Correll Museum during construction.
Renovations are expected to be completed by summer 2026, coinciding with the Route 66 centennial celebration.