Route 66 stops in New Mexico

Long-running Native American trading post and gift shop serving Route 66 travelers.

Geographic high point where waters flow to opposite coasts.

Historic hotel known for hosting Hollywood stars along Route 66.

Iconic souvenir shop with a teepee façade.

Historic Whiting Brothers gas station representing one of the Southwest's most recognizable Route 66 fuel brands.

Vintage Whiting Brothers roadside sign preserved along historic Route 66.

Famous neon sign at the legendary Blue Swallow Motel.

Glowing neon display where cars drive through Route 66 signage.

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

Classic Route 66 motel with vintage charm

Vintage airplane displayed at the Historic Route 66 Motel property.

Historic La Cita restaurant sign and giant sombrero landmark on Route 66.

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

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

Crystal-clear natural spring and popular diving spot.

Museum showcasing vintage cars and Route 66 memorabilia.

Oldest public building in continuous use in the U.S., now a museum.

Historic central plaza with shops, vendors, and cultural events.

Historic trading post from the Route 66 era with cultural significance.

Ruins of a once-busy Whiting Brothers Route 66 complex, with its weathered motel and grocery signs still standing in the New Mexico desert.

Vintage roadside motel representing New Mexico's Route 66 lodging heritage.

Former motel signage from the Whiting Bros chain.

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

Roadside travel center since 1934.

Abandoned trading post and gas station.

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

Classic neon sign from the heyday of Route 66 diners.

Museum and diner combo with classic cars and memorabilia.

Vintage Texaco station and Route 66 photo favorite.

Vintage movie theater showcasing classic charm.

Iconic neon Sputnik sign shining bright on Route 66.

Stretch of Route 66 that plays “America the Beautifulâ€

Local café serving Route 66 travelers through eastern New Mexico.

Prominent Roman Catholic cathedral with French Romanesque design.

Oldest church structure in the United States.

Vintage art deco theatre featuring films and live events.

Large cowboy statue — classic Gallup photo op.

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

1930s restrooms and motel slab at Bard/Endee ghost-town cluster.

Historic adobe church on Route 66.

Famous neon-lit Route 66 motel since the 1940s

Mid-century modern motel with Route 66 flair

Visitor center and shop for Route 66 travelers.

Traditional Route 66 motel for travelers

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

Historic motel with distinct neon, now closed and decaying.

Historic Harvey House hotel restored and reopened to guests.

Vintage Route 66 motel with classic roadside ambiance.

Affordable lodging option with retro vibes.

Historic adobe home turned museum showcasing New Mexico heritage.

Historic steel truss bridge once on Route 66.

Vintage RV park and trading post with Route 66 memorabilia.

Historic mansion-turned-restaurant, now closed but preserved.

Casino, hotel, and entertainment complex themed around Route 66.

Route 66 intersection point noted by historians and enthusiasts.

Natural rock formation resembling an owl.

Former cafe or gas stop on Route 66, now closed.

Abandoned eatery on the Mother Road with faded signage and history.

Vintage curio shop with souvenirs and Route 66 memorabilia.

Abandoned vintage motel with classic Route 66 roadside charm.