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Route 66 stops in New Mexico

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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.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Gas Stations
Whiting Bros Sign

2. Whiting Bros Sign

421 U.S. Route 66, Moriarty, NM

Vintage Whiting Brothers roadside sign preserved along historic Route 66.

Classic Signs & Neon Gas Station Signs Historic Signs Iconic Signs
Chili Hills Restaurant

3. Chili Hills Restaurant

1805 Rt. 66 West, Moriarty, NM

Casual restaurant serving a wide-ranging menu that includes Mexican dishes, plus live entertainment.

Restaurants & Food Family-Friendly Mexican
Old Town Albuquerque

4. Old Town Albuquerque

The Plaza Square, Albuquerque, NM

Historic adobe district with shops, museums, and cultural attractions.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Districts
San Felipe de Neri Church

5. San Felipe de Neri Church

2005 N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, NM

Historic adobe church on Route 66.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Roadrunner Lodge

6. Roadrunner Lodge

1023 E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Mid-century modern motel with Route 66 flair

Lodging Motels
Tee Pee Curios

7. Tee Pee Curios

924 E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Iconic souvenir shop with a teepee façade.

Shops & Markets Custom Goods Gift / Souvenir Shops Novelty Shops Specialty Shops
Route 66 Townhouse Welcome Center & Gift Shop

8. Route 66 Townhouse Welcome Center & Gift Shop

901 E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Visitor center and shop for Route 66 travelers.

Community & Visitor Services Welcome Centers
Blue Swallow Motel

9. Blue Swallow Motel

815 E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Famous neon-lit Route 66 motel since the 1940s

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
Americana Motel

10. Americana Motel

406 E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Traditional Route 66 motel for travelers

Lodging Hotels Motels
Hotel Casteneda

11. Hotel Casteneda

524 Railroad Ave, Las Vegas, NM

Historic Harvey House hotel restored and reopened to guests.

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
El Rancho Hotel

12. El Rancho Hotel

1000 E Hwy 66, Gallup, NM

Historic hotel known for hosting Hollywood stars along Route 66.

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels Hotels
Luna Lodge

13. Luna Lodge

Central Ave, Albuquerque, NM

Historic motel with distinct neon, now closed and decaying.

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
Oldest House Museum

14. Oldest House Museum

215 E De Vargas St, Santa Fe, NM

Believed to be the oldest house in the U.S., built around 1646.

Museums Historic Buildings/Structures
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

15. Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

217 Johnson St, Santa Fe, NM

Museum dedicated to the life and work of Georgia O'Keeffe.

Museums Art Museums
San Miguel Chapel

16. San Miguel Chapel

401 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM

Oldest church structure in the United States.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Santa Fe Village

17. Santa Fe Village

227 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe, NM

Quaint shopping and cultural area in downtown Santa Fe.

Shops & Markets Boutiques
The Pantry

18. The Pantry

1820 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM

Long-running diner famous for New Mexican cuisine.

Restaurants & Food Casual Dining
El Rey Court

19. El Rey Court

1862 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM

Hip boutique motel with mid-century vibes and amenities.

Lodging Hotels
Silver Saddle Motel

20. Silver Saddle Motel

2810 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM

Classic roadside motel with retro style and Route 66 charm.

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
Bottle Shop

21. Bottle Shop

Main St, Newkirk, NM

Once-active shop, now closed and forgotten.

Shops & Markets General Stores
Clines Corners

22. Clines Corners

1 Yacht Club Drive, Clines Corners, NM

Roadside travel center since 1934.

Roadside Attractions Travel Centers
U.S. Southwest Soaring Museum

23. U.S. Southwest Soaring Museum

918 Rte 66, Moriarty, NM

Museum preserving the history of motorless flight and gliders.

Museums Specialty / Niche Museums
Sunset Motel - NM

24. Sunset Motel - NM

East, 501 U.S. Rte 66, Moriarty, NM

Quaint mid-century motel with nostalgic feel

Lodging Motels
Sputnik Neon

25. Sputnik Neon

1009 West Highway 66, Moriarty, NM

Iconic neon Sputnik sign shining bright on Route 66.

Classic Signs & Neon Classic Neon
Midway Boxcar

26. Midway Boxcar

Old Highway 66, Edgewood, NM

Vintage railroad boxcar repurposed as a roadside landmark.

Roadside Attractions Quirky Stops
Midway Trading Post

27. Midway Trading Post

Old Highway 66, Edgewood, NM

Abandoned trading post with retro signage and structures.

Shops & Markets Trading Posts
Musical Highway

28. Musical Highway

Rte 66, Tijeras, NM

Stretch of Route 66 that plays “America the Beautifulâ€

Roadside Attractions Quirky Stops
Mountain Lodge

29. Mountain Lodge

Monticello Dr, Carnuel, NM

Abandoned lodge site in the Sandia foothills near Route 66.

Lodging Motels
La Puerta Motor Lodge

30. La Puerta Motor Lodge

9710 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM

Faded Route 66-era motor lodge with vintage signage.

Lodging Motels
Pinon Motel

31. Pinon Motel

8501 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

Simple motel with a classic Route 66 location.

Lodging Motels
Pioneer Motel

32. Pioneer Motel

7600 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM

Vintage motor court on historic Route 66.

Lodging Motels
Loma Verde Motel

33. Loma Verde Motel

7503 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

Colorful old-school motel with iconic neon.

Lodging Motels
El Camino Motel

34. El Camino Motel

6851 4th St NW, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, NM

Old-school motor inn offering basic rooms.

Lodging Motels
Kaps Coffee Shop & Diner

35. Kaps Coffee Shop & Diner

5801 Central Ave NE #1701, Albuquerque, NM

Casual diner known for hearty breakfasts and Route 66 vibe.

Restaurants & Food Diners
Tewa Lodge

36. Tewa Lodge

5715 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

Southwest-style motel with adobe architecture.

Lodging Motels
Lazy Motel

37. Lazy Motel

5601 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

Classic roadside motel serving travelers since mid-century.

Lodging Motels
Loyola's Family Restaurant

38. Loyola's Family Restaurant

4500 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM

Beloved diner offering New Mexican comfort food since the 1980s.

Restaurants & Food Diners
Blunt Bros Coffee

39. Blunt Bros Coffee

4400 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM

Local coffee shop and casual hangout in the Nob Hill area.

Restaurants & Food Cafés
De Anza Motor Lodge

40. De Anza Motor Lodge

4301 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

Historic Route 66 motor lodge, now abandoned.

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
Town Lodge

41. Town Lodge

4101 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

Classic Route 66-era motel with vintage charm.

Lodging Motels
Flying Star Cafe

42. Flying Star Cafe

3416 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM

Eclectic café with bakery items and comfort food staples.

Restaurants & Food Cafés
Kellys Food Service Station

43. Kellys Food Service Station

3222 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM

Historic gas station turned brewpub with Route 66 appeal.

Nightlife & Bars Breweries
Hiway House

44. Hiway House

3200 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM

Retro motel with mid-century flair near university district.

Lodging Motels
66 Diner

45. 66 Diner

1405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

1950s-style diner with classic American food and nostalgic decor.

Restaurants & Food Diners
Imperial Inn Motel

46. Imperial Inn Motel

701 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

Affordable Route 66 motel undergoing revitalization.

Lodging Motels
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

47. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

2401 12th St NW, Albuquerque, NM

Center celebrating Pueblo culture through exhibits, art, and food.

Museums Cultural Museums
Hotel Andaluz

48. Hotel Andaluz

125 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM

Upscale historic hotel with modern amenities.

Lodging Hotels
Turquoise Museum

49. Turquoise Museum

400 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM

Museum showcasing turquoise jewelry, history, and mining.

Museums Specialty / Niche Museums
Museum of Natural History and Science

50. Museum of Natural History and Science

1801 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM

Interactive museum with exhibits on dinosaurs, space, and the Southwest.

Museums Specialty / Niche Museums
Dog House Drive In Sign

51. Dog House Drive In Sign

1216 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM

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

Classic Signs & Neon Business Signs Diner Signs
Dog House Drive-In

52. Dog House Drive-In

1216 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM

Historic Route 66 drive-in famous for hot dogs and neon signage.

Restaurants & Food Drive-In / Drive-Up
Buffet Restaurant Sign

53. Buffet Restaurant Sign

4th SW St, Albuquerque, NM

Retro neon sign from a bygone Route 66 restaurant.

Classic Signs & Neon Diner Signs
Murals

54. Murals

4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

Vibrant street art and murals celebrating local culture.

Murals & Monuments Route 66 Murals
Red Ball Cafe

55. Red Ball Cafe

1303 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

Long-running diner with classic New Mexican fare.

Restaurants & Food Casual Dining
Monica's El Portal Restaurant

56. Monica's El Portal Restaurant

321 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM

Classic New Mexican cuisine served in a cozy, colorful setting with a patio.

Restaurants & Food Mexican
Rio Grande Trading

57. Rio Grande Trading

1920 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM

Eclectic trading post with souvenirs, Route 66 goods, and curios.

Shops & Markets Trading Posts
ABQ BioPark

58. ABQ BioPark

903 10th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

Zoo, aquarium, and botanical gardens in one family-friendly destination.

Family & Entertainment Attractions Zoos
Glenrio Visitor Center

59. Glenrio Visitor Center

37315 I-40 C, Glenrio, NM

Welcome center with exhibits and traveler info.

Community & Visitor Services Welcome Centers
Russells Truck & Travel Center

60. Russells Truck & Travel Center

1583 Frontage Road 4132, Glenrio, NM

Museum and diner combo with classic cars and memorabilia.

Museums Specialty / Niche Museums