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Route 66 stops in New Mexico
1. Chili Hills Restaurant
Casual restaurant serving a wide-ranging menu that includes Mexican dishes, plus live entertainment.
2. Whiting Bros Sign
Vintage Whiting Brothers roadside sign preserved along historic Route 66.
3. Whiting Bros Gas Station (Sal & Inez's Service Station)
Historic Whiting Brothers gas station representing one of the Southwest's most recognizable Route 66 fuel brands.
4. Tee Pee Curios
Iconic souvenir shop with a teepee façade.
5. Hotel Casteneda
Historic Harvey House hotel restored and reopened to guests.
6. Old Town Albuquerque
Historic adobe district with shops, museums, and cultural attractions.
7. San Felipe de Neri Church
Historic adobe church on Route 66.
8. Luna Lodge
Historic motel with distinct neon, now closed and decaying.
9. Roadrunner Lodge
Mid-century modern motel with Route 66 flair
10. Blue Swallow Motel
Famous neon-lit Route 66 motel since the 1940s
11. Americana Motel
Traditional Route 66 motel for travelers
12. New Mexico Route 66 Museum
Museum celebrating Route 66 history in New Mexico.
13. Mercantile 29:11
Quaint shop offering Route 66 merchandise and gifts.
14. Tucumcari Trading Post
Gift shop with Route 66 memorabilia and western goods.
15. Rubee's Diner
Abandoned retro-style Route 66 diner.
16. Ranch House Cafe
Deserted Route 66 café and classic roadside relic.
17. Magnolia Station
Closed service station from Route 66’s heyday.
18. Esso Gas Station (Tucumcari)
Vintage Esso station preserved for Route 66 travelers.
19. Paradise Cafe
Long-abandoned roadside cafe on Route 66.
20. Paradise Motel - NM
Empty vintage motel along historic Route 66
21. Silver Moon Cafe
Local café serving Route 66 travelers through eastern New Mexico.
22. La Mesa Motel
Affordable stopover motel for Route 66 travelers
23. Route 66 Restaurant
Closed restaurant that once served Route 66 patrons.
25. Visitor Info Center
Information stop for Santa Rosa visitors and travelers.
26. The Blue Hole
Crystal-clear natural spring and popular diving spot.
27. Sun 'n Sand Motel Sign
Preserved Sun 'n Sand Motel sign, a notable Route 66 neon artifact currently displayed on the ground.
28. Sun 'N Sand Motel
Classic Route 66 roadside motel with retro charm.
29. Bless Me Ultima Park
Community park honoring author Rudolfo Anaya.
30. Sunset Motel - NM
Quaint mid-century motel with nostalgic feel.
31. Joseph's Bar & Grill
Classic Route 66 diner known for hearty food and neon signage.
32. La Loma Lodge & RV Park
Family-run lodge and RV park along Route 66.
34. Route 66 Auto Museum
Museum showcasing vintage cars and Route 66 memorabilia.
35. Historic Plaza Hotel
Victorian-style hotel built in 1882 overlooking the plaza.
36. Abandoned Route 66 Bridge
Abandoned bridge along the historic Route 66 corridor.
37. San Jose Catholic Church
Traditional adobe Catholic church in rural New Mexico.
38. Mayela's Restaurant
Once-popular local eatery, now closed.
39. Pecos National Historical Park
Preserved ruins and trails of the Pecos Pueblo and mission.
40. Pecos National Monument Marker
Marker highlighting importance of the Pecos Pueblo site.
41. Pigeon Ranch
Historic Civil War site near Glorieta Pass.
42. Nuestra Senora de Luz Church
Peaceful historic adobe church in the hills of Santa Fe.
43. Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
Prominent Roman Catholic cathedral with French Romanesque design.
44. Palace of the Governors
Oldest public building in continuous use in the U.S., now a museum.
45. Santa Fe Plaza
Historic central plaza with shops, vendors, and cultural events.
46. Santa Fe Espresso Co.
Coffee shop and café in downtown Santa Fe.
47. Oldest House Museum
Believed to be the oldest house in the U.S., built around 1646.
48. Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
Museum dedicated to the life and work of Georgia O'Keeffe.
49. San Miguel Chapel
Oldest church structure in the United States.
50. Santa Fe Village
Quaint shopping and cultural area in downtown Santa Fe.
51. The Pantry
Long-running diner famous for New Mexican cuisine.
52. El Rey Court
Hip boutique motel with mid-century vibes and amenities.
53. Silver Saddle Motel
Classic roadside motel with retro style and Route 66 charm.
54. Bottle Shop
Once-active shop, now closed and forgotten.
55. Clines Corners
Roadside travel center since 1934.
56. U.S. Southwest Soaring Museum
Museum preserving the history of motorless flight and gliders.
57. Sunset Motel - NM
Quaint mid-century motel with nostalgic feel
58. Sputnik Neon
Iconic neon Sputnik sign shining bright on Route 66.
59. Midway Boxcar
Vintage railroad boxcar repurposed as a roadside landmark.
60. Midway Trading Post
Abandoned trading post with retro signage and structures.