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Route 66 stops in New Mexico
1. Lexington Hotel
Basic hotel located on Route 66, popular with budget travelers.
2. Motel Thunderbird
Abandoned motel still marked by a distinctive neon sign.
3. Colonial Motel
Classic Route 66 motel with retro charm.
4. Arrowhead Lodge
Quaint Route 66-era lodge with southwestern charm.
5. Golden Desert Motel
Affordable motel with simple accommodations along the Route.
6. Earl's Family Restaurant
Historic eatery known for Native crafts and local cuisine.
7. Navajo Zuni Shop
Previously Native art and souvenir shop, now closed.
8. Desert Skies
Modest Route 66 motel near shops and restaurants.
9. Virgie's Restaurant
Family-run eatery serving Southwestern and Mexican favorites in a casual setting.
10. Mootel
Quirky Route 66-themed motel known for nostalgic charm and neon signage.
11. El Capitan Motel
Retro-style Route 66 motel with modern comforts.
12. Acoma Pueblo
Historic mesa-top Native American village known as Sky City.
13. Dinosaur Rock
Large rock formation resembling a dinosaur along Route 66.
14. Flying J Travel Center
A full-service Flying J travel center in Jamestown, NM offering fuel, food, showers, truck parking, and road essentials 24/7.
15. Historic ground beacon for airmail pilots
Historic beacon used for early airmail navigation.
16. Tucumcari Mountain Marker
Iconic marker near Tucumcari Mountain on Route 66.
17. Phillips 66 Station - Encino
A convenient Phillips 66 fuel stop off I-40 Exit 243 in Encino, NM, serving travelers crossing the New Mexico high plains.
18. Otero Service Station
Historic mid-century gas station on Route 66.
19. Midway Bar
Vintage roadside bar from Route 66’s heyday.
20. White Arrow Garage
Once-busy garage now abandoned along Route 66.
21. Steve Gore Trading
Former trading post, now abandoned.
22. Buffet Restaurant Sign
Retro neon sign from a bygone Route 66 restaurant.
23. ZIA Motel Lodge Sign
Iconic ZIA neon sign along Central Ave.
24. Magnolia Station
Closed service station from Route 66’s heyday.
25. Bless Me Ultima Park
Community park honoring author Rudolfo Anaya.
26. Abandoned Route 66 Bridge
Abandoned bridge along the historic Route 66 corridor.
27. Wilkerson's Trade
Old trading post now abandoned.