Classic Signs & Neon on Route 66

Restored 102-foot Chrysler-Plymouth neon tower, now illuminated at Chrysler Tower Plaza on Route 66.

Restored neon sign for the historic West Winds Motel in Erick, Oklahoma.

Historic Wagon Wheel Motel sign associated with one of the oldest continuously operating Route 66 motels.

Iconic neon sign at Springfield’s historic Rest Haven Court on Route 66.

Historic neon sign associated with the famous Boots Court Motel.

Classic Dairy King neon sign representing Route 66 roadside dining heritage.

Restored neon sign from the Meadow Gold dairy era.

Historic roadside cafe sign preserving Route 66 dining heritage.

Vintage motel sign representing Route 66 lodging history in Vinita.

Famous illuminated flour mill sign visible from Route 66.

Roadside sign identifying the MidPoint Cafe in Adrian, associated with Route 66's midpoint.

Route 66 midpoint signs and markers offering a classic halfway-there photo stop in Adrian.

Vintage Whiting Brothers roadside sign preserved along historic Route 66.

Roadside sign associated with Delgadillo's Snow Cap, the Route 66 burger stand known for jokes, pranks and roadside charm.

Vintage Frontier Cafe sign preserved along Route 66 in Truxton.

Railroad-themed Route 66 sign in downtown Needles.

Iconic roadside sign at Roy’s in Amboy, marking one of the most recognizable Route 66 landmarks in the Mojave Desert.

Iconic End of the Trail sign on Santa Monica Pier, celebrating the symbolic western finish of Route 66.

Iconic roadside sign welcoming travelers to Lexington’s Route 66 Memory Lane.

Familiar Begin Route 66 sign on Adams Street, marking the traditional westbound starting point in downtown Chicago.

The eastern terminus marker for Route 66 in downtown Chicago.

Vintage Route 66 Bowl sign preserved as a Route 66 roadside landmark.

Illuminated Route 66 shield-shaped arch offering a drive-through photo opportunity.

Historic sign associated with the famous El Rancho Hotel, a landmark of Hollywood's Route 66 era.

Famous Dog House Drive-In sign, one of Albuquerque's best-known Route 66 neon landmarks.

Famous neon sign at the legendary Blue Swallow Motel.

Painted sign commemorating Arizona’s Route 66 heritage.

Classic Route 66 diner sign welcoming travelers to one of Kingman's best-known eateries.

Large wooden wagon carrying Needles, California lettering beside historic Route 66.

Route 66 endpoint sign at Olympic and Lincoln boulevards, marking the highway's historic western terminus.

Restored neon sign from the former Tropics restaurant, preserved near its original Route 66 location.

Surviving sign from the historic Rockwood Court motor court on Route 66.

A replica of Miami's early-1900s downtown gateway, recreating the historic sign that once welcomed visitors near the railroad station.

Historic Route 66 motel sign and popular roadside photo opportunity.

Faded Whiting Bros. gas station sign along historic Route 66.

Former motel signage from the Whiting Bros. chain.

Vintage neon sign at Kingman's Hill Top Motel, a classic Route 66 roadside photo stop.

Vintage motel sign and facade often used for photo ops.

Classic welcome sign marking Oatman's historic entrance.

Landmark roadside sign at the former Roadrunner’s Retreat restaurant and gas stop on desert Route 66.

Remaining marquee of a former Route 66 drive-in theater.

Ceremonial Route 66 starting-point sign at Navy Pier, celebrating a symbolic pier-to-pier journey to Santa Monica.

Welcome sign marking entry into McCook's Route 66 corridor.

Historic sign from the former Shamrock Court motel on Route 66.

Roadside Route 66 sign featuring sunflower artwork and a hanging highway shield.

Sign for the historic Yukon Mills grain operation.

Vintage sign from a historic drive-in location.

Faded motel sign from a long-closed Route 66 stop.

Iconic neon motel sign from Route 66’s mid-century golden age.

Classic neon sign from the heyday of Route 66 diners.

A freestanding Route 66 Centennial sign featuring a highway shield and the name of the host community, Gallup.

Iconic neon Sputnik sign shining bright on Route 66.

Iconic sign welcoming travelers to Williams.

Recreated Burma-Shave signs near Seligman revive the playful roadside rhymes that once entertained motorists along America’s highways.

Classic Route 66 motel signage standing tall in the desert.

A freestanding Route 66 Centennial sign featuring a highway shield and the name of the host community, Newberry Springs, CA

Surviving sign of the iconic Summit Inn restaurant, which was destroyed by fire.

Restored neon arrow sign directing Route 66 travelers toward downtown Lexington.

Iconic city sign located in Beverly Gardens Park.

Historic Route 66 motel sign in Villa Ridge.