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.

Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Oldham County Heritage Farm & Ranch Museum

This outdoor display of antique farm and ranch equipment is testimony to the hard work of early Plains settlers. Exhibits include horse-drawn and early motorized equipment, restored tractors, a 1929…

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Things to Do in Vega

Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Oldham Country Club

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

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Magnolia Station

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

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Dot’s Mini Museum

On the old Ozark Trail and Route 66, Dot shares her amazing and eclectic collections…

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