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Route 66 stops in New Mexico
1. Steve Gore Trading
Former trading post, now abandoned.
2. Smith's Cafe
Old Route 66 cafe, now closed and decaying.
3. Old Service Station - NM (San Jon)
Abandoned vintage service station from Route 66’s heyday.
5. Continental Oil Co Station
Historic station from Route 66's golden age.
7. Trails West Lounge
Closed bar and lounge on Route 66.
8. Polly Gas
Abandoned gas station now a popular photo stop.
9. Tucumcari Inn
Former motel along Route 66, now closed
10. Historic Route 66 Motel Tucumcari
Classic Route 66 motel with vintage charm
11. Historic Route 66 Motel Airplane
Vintage airplane displayed at the Historic Route 66 Motel property.
12. Watson's BBQ
BBQ joint serving smoked meats and sides.
13. Palomino Motel
Retro-style motel offering basic roadside lodging
14. Texaco Trade Station
Vintage Texaco station and Route 66 photo favorite.
15. Dels Restaurant & Gifts
Longstanding Route 66 diner with a gift shop.
16. Kix On 66
Fifties-style diner offering breakfast and American eats.
17. Blue Swallow Sign
Famous neon sign at the legendary Blue Swallow Motel.
18. Carlson Coffee Company
Local coffee shop and eatery in downtown Tucumcari.
19. Tucumcari Railroad Museum
Railroad history museum with artifacts and exhibits.
20. Odeon Theatre
Vintage movie theater showcasing classic charm.
21. Dollhouse Bed & Breakfast
Charming B&B with whimsical décor and cozy rooms.
22. Joe's Restaurant
Closed diner on historic Route 66.
23. Mesalands Dinosaur Museum
Dinosaur museum with fossils, replicas, and exhibits.
24. La Cita
Colorful Route 66 Mexican restaurant known for its sombrero roof.
25. La Cita Sign & Sombrero
Historic La Cita restaurant sign and giant sombrero landmark on Route 66.
26. Apache Motel
Long-closed motel with vintage Route 66 vibes
27. Route 66 Smoke Shop
Local smoke shop and Route 66 stop.
28. Whiting Bros (Tucumcari)
Old Whiting Bros station, now a Route 66 landmark.
29. Pow Wow Restaurant & Lizard Lounge
Classic diner and lounge offering southwestern cuisine.
30. Buckaroo Motel
Western-themed roadside motel with cowboy vibe.
31. Route 66 Sculpture
Sculpture display honoring Route 66 legacy.
32. New Mexico Route 66 Museum
Museum celebrating Route 66 history in New Mexico.
33. Mercantile 29:11
Quaint shop offering Route 66 merchandise and gifts.
34. Tucumcari Trading Post
Gift shop with Route 66 memorabilia and western goods.
35. Rubee's Diner
Abandoned retro-style Route 66 diner.
36. Ranch House Cafe
Deserted Route 66 café and classic roadside relic.
37. Magnolia Station
Closed service station from Route 66’s heyday.
38. Esso Gas Station (Tucumcari)
Vintage Esso station preserved for Route 66 travelers.
39. Paradise Cafe
Long-abandoned roadside cafe on Route 66.
40. Paradise Motel - NM
Empty vintage motel along historic Route 66
41. Silver Moon Cafe
Local café serving Route 66 travelers through eastern New Mexico.
42. La Mesa Motel
Affordable stopover motel for Route 66 travelers
43. Route 66 Restaurant
Closed restaurant that once served Route 66 patrons.
45. Visitor Info Center
Information stop for Santa Rosa visitors and travelers.
46. The Blue Hole
Crystal-clear natural spring and popular diving spot.
47. Sun 'n Sand Motel Sign
Preserved Sun 'n Sand Motel sign, a notable Route 66 neon artifact currently displayed on the ground.
48. Sun 'N Sand Motel
Classic Route 66 roadside motel with retro charm.
49. Bless Me Ultima Park
Community park honoring author Rudolfo Anaya.
50. Sunset Motel - NM
Quaint mid-century motel with nostalgic feel.
51. Joseph's Bar & Grill
Classic Route 66 diner known for hearty food and neon signage.
52. La Loma Lodge & RV Park
Family-run lodge and RV park along Route 66.
54. Route 66 Auto Museum
Museum showcasing vintage cars and Route 66 memorabilia.
55. Historic Plaza Hotel
Victorian-style hotel built in 1882 overlooking the plaza.
56. Abandoned Route 66 Bridge
Abandoned bridge along the historic Route 66 corridor.
57. San Jose Catholic Church
Traditional adobe Catholic church in rural New Mexico.
58. Mayela's Restaurant
Once-popular local eatery, now closed.
59. Pecos National Historical Park
Preserved ruins and trails of the Pecos Pueblo and mission.
60. Pecos National Monument Marker
Marker highlighting importance of the Pecos Pueblo site.