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Route 66 stops in New Mexico
1. Pecos National Monument Marker
Marker highlighting importance of the Pecos Pueblo site.
2. Pigeon Ranch
Historic Civil War site near Glorieta Pass.
3. Nuestra Senora de Luz Church
Peaceful historic adobe church in the hills of Santa Fe.
4. Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
Prominent Roman Catholic cathedral with French Romanesque design.
5. Palace of the Governors
Oldest public building in continuous use in the U.S., now a museum.
6. Santa Fe Plaza
Historic central plaza with shops, vendors, and cultural events.
7. Santa Fe Espresso Co.
Coffee shop and café in downtown Santa Fe.
8. Oldest House Museum
Believed to be the oldest house in the U.S., built around 1646.
9. Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
Museum dedicated to the life and work of Georgia O'Keeffe.
10. San Miguel Chapel
Oldest church structure in the United States.
11. Santa Fe Village
Quaint shopping and cultural area in downtown Santa Fe.
12. The Pantry
Long-running diner famous for New Mexican cuisine.
13. El Rey Court
Hip boutique motel with mid-century vibes and amenities.
14. Silver Saddle Motel
Classic roadside motel with retro style and Route 66 charm.
15. Bottle Shop
Once-active shop, now closed and forgotten.
16. Clines Corners
Roadside travel center since 1934.
17. Los Alamos Motel Sign
Vacant signage from the long-gone Los Alamos Motel.
18. Swap Meets Route 66
Defunct flea market site on historic Route 66.
19. Roadrunner Motel Sign
Faded motel sign with southwestern motif.
20. Gallup Sign
Large photo-worthy Gallup landmark sign off the business loop.
21. Rex Museum
Local history museum housed in a historic hotel building.
22. Unser Racing Museum
Museum honoring the Unser racing family with cars and memorabilia.
23. Old Cars on Route 66
Outdoor display of vintage cars celebrating Route 66 history.
24. Grants Cafe Sign
Classic neon sign from the heyday of Route 66 diners.
25. Whiting Bros Motel Sign - NM
Former motel signage from the Whiting Bros. chain.
26. Old Gas Station - NM
Crumbling old gas station with vintage pumps.
27. Our Lady of Sorrows Church
Historic Catholic church in downtown Las Vegas, NM.
28. Las Vegas Downtown
Historic downtown district with shops and heritage buildings.
29. Las Vegas Citizens Committee for Historic Preservation
Non-profit dedicated to preserving historic buildings in Las Vegas.
30. White Tower Las Vegas
Former White Tower fast-food building in Las Vegas, NM.
31. Carnegie Library
Carnegie-funded historic library still serving the community.
32. Las Vegas Museum
Museum covering local history and culture in Las Vegas, NM.
33. Route 66 Murals
Outdoor murals depicting scenes from the Mother Road.
34. Loretto Chapel
Famous for its “miraculous” spiral staircase built without nails.
35. Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum
Classic car and vintage toy collection off Route 66.
36. Old Shop
Empty structure, once a Route 66 roadside shop.
37. Old Wooden Bridge - Original 1926 US 66
Surviving 1926 timber bridge on the original Route 66 alignment.
38. Clubcafe Sign
Iconic neon sign from a bygone Route 66 diner.
39. Abandoned Drive-in
Former drive-in theater, now closed and unused.
40. Fort Union Drive In Movie Theatre
Historic drive-in movie theatre still in operation.
41. Montezuma Castle
Former hotel turned educational campus in Montezuma.
42. Chili Hills Restaurant
Casual restaurant serving a wide-ranging menu that includes Mexican dishes, plus live entertainment.
43. Abandoned Rest Area (Endee Motor Court)
1930s restrooms and motel slab at Bard/Endee ghost-town cluster.
44. Historic ground beacon for airmail pilots
Historic beacon used for early airmail navigation.
45. Acoma Pueblo
Historic mesa-top Native American village known as Sky City.
46. Dinosaur Rock
Large rock formation resembling a dinosaur along Route 66.
47. 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.
48. Wilkerson's Trade
Old trading post now abandoned.
49. 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.
50. Tucumcari Mountain Marker
Iconic marker near Tucumcari Mountain on Route 66.