Vega

Named for the Spanish word meaning “grassy plain,” N.J. Whitfield purchased the land in 1899 for $1 per acre, later selling portions of the land to establish the town site. In 1926, Vega became a stop along the famous Route 66.

Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Dot’s Mini Museum

On the old Ozark Trail and Route 66, Dot shares her amazing and eclectic collections gathered from a lifetime of working on the Mother Road. Western artifacts, memorabilia from the…

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Things to Do in Vega

Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Oldham County Heritage Farm & Ranch Museum

This outdoor display of antique farm and ranch equipment is testimony to the hard work…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Oldham Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Magnolia Station

Built in the early 1920s, this station was one of the first along Old Route…

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