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.

A place to slow down.

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

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

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Oldham Country Club

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

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Magnolia Station

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

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Dot’s Mini Museum

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

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