Things to do on Route 66

Vintage shop and Route 66 tourist stop with art cars and nostalgic finds.

Restored 1940s-style motor court known for its retro charm and neon sign.

Restored 10-story oil derrick neon sign in Bristow, visible for miles on Route 66.

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

Collection of outdoor murals depicting local and national history.

Massive roadside rocking chair along Route 66, once billed as the world’s largest and now a popular photo stop.

Preserved desert schoolhouse with Route 66 and mining exhibits.

Art Deco landmark featured in Pixar’s Cars.

Outdoor car art installation parodying Cadillac Ranch.

The geographical midpoint of Route 66 between Chicago and Los Angeles.

Famous sign marking the MidPoint Cafe, located halfway between Chicago and Santa Monica.

Famous flour mill neon sign visible from Route 66.

Historic filling station (now closed).

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

Restored vintage Conoco station, a nostalgic photo op.

Beloved giant blue whale sculpture photo op.

Iconic 1898 round barn and restored Route 66 landmark.

Historic pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River on Route 66.

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

Once a motor court for Route 66 travelers, now a crumbling relic of mid-century roadside stays.

Roadside attraction with candy, museum displays, quirky gifts, and selfie spots.

Historic gas station with restored 1930s architecture.

Lavish 1929 Spanish Revival theater, fully restored and operational.

Marker commemorating Oklahoma's remaining section of original nine-foot-wide Ribbon Road.

Historic 1923 rainbow arch bridge.

Historic neon sign associated with the famous Boots Court Motel.

Classic outdoor movie theater showing double features.

Private museum with classic cars and memorabilia.

Restored vintage drive-in theater offering movies and events.

Vintage motorcycle museum.

Historic roadside café sign preserving Route 66 dining heritage.

Roadside motel typical of mid-century lodging.

Historic Texaco station repurposed as a Route 66 visitor center.

Historic pony truss bridge spanning the river.

Historic gas station preserved as a landmark.

Museum along Route 66.

A faithfully restored 1930 Sinclair station preserving the nostalgia, history, and welcoming spirit of classic Route 66.

Vintage motel sign representing Route 66 lodging history in Vinita.

Historic truss bridge on old Route 66.

Pedestrian tunnel along old Route 66 in Chelsea.

Restored neon sign from the Meadow Gold dairy era.

Official western end of Route 66, marked with a sign.

Iconic Mels Diner sing for photo op

Iconic teepee-style motel and popular Route 66 photo stop.

Fully restored 1915 service station museum on Route 66.

Historic motor court with vintage charm.

One of the most iconic Muffler Men statues on Route 66.

The official eastern terminus sign where travelers begin Route 66.

Retro drive-in featuring Route 66 nostalgia and oversized character statues.

Massive roadside antique store with iconic pink elephant statue.

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

Long-running bakery known for fresh baked goods and local tradition.

Outdoor neon sign park celebrating mid-century Americana and Route 66 signage.

Historic Route 66 motor court known for its iconic neon sign.

Classic restored theater in downtown Springfield.

Restored Art Deco gas station and Route 66 visitor center.

Popular Route 66 roadside art installation featuring oversized vintage gas station imagery.

Vintage Phillips 66 gas station preserved as a roadside icon.

Abandoned 66-branded station with historic charm.