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.

The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

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 less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Oldham Country Club

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

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Magnolia Station

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

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Dot’s Mini Museum

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

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