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Route 66 stops in New Mexico

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Continental Divide

1. Continental Divide

1 NM-122, Continental Divide, NM

Geographic high point where waters flow to opposite coasts.

Parks & Natural Areas Scenic Overlooks
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
Tee Pee Curios

3. 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
El Rancho Hotel

4. El Rancho Hotel

1000 E Hwy 66, Gallup, NM

Historic hotel known for hosting Hollywood stars along Route 66.

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels Hotels
Whiting Bros Sign

5. 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
Blue Swallow Sign

6. Blue Swallow Sign

815 E Route 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Famous neon sign at the legendary Blue Swallow Motel.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
La Cita Sign & Sombrero

7. La Cita Sign & Sombrero

820 S 1st St, Tucumcari, NM

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

Roadside Attractions Giant Objects
Historic Route 66 Motel Airplane

8. Historic Route 66 Motel Airplane

1620 E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Vintage airplane displayed at the Historic Route 66 Motel property.

Roadside Attractions Giant Objects
Ortega's Indian Market Continental Divide

9. Ortega's Indian Market Continental Divide

OLD ROUTE HWY 66 19, NM-122, Continental Divide, NM

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

Shops & Markets Gift / Souvenir Shops
El Rancho Sign

10. El Rancho Sign

1000 E Hwy 66, Gallup, NM

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

Classic Signs & Neon Business Signs Motel Signs
Dog House Drive In Sign

11. 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

12. 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
The Blue Hole

13. The Blue Hole

1085 Blue Hole Rd, Santa Rosa, NM

Crystal-clear natural spring and popular diving spot.

Parks & Natural Areas River / Lake Access
Historic Route 66 Motel Tucumcari

14. Historic Route 66 Motel Tucumcari

1620 Rte 66, Tucumcari, NM

Classic Route 66 motel with vintage charm

Lodging Motels
Santa Fe Plaza

15. Santa Fe Plaza

63 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM

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

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Districts
Palace of the Governors

16. Palace of the Governors

105 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM

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

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Route 66 Auto Museum

17. Route 66 Auto Museum

2866 Rte 66, Santa Rosa, NM

Museum showcasing vintage cars and Route 66 memorabilia.

Museums Transportation / Automotive Museums
Route 66 Neon Drive Thru

18. Route 66 Neon Drive Thru

600 W Santa Fe Ave, Grants, NM

Glowing neon display where cars drive through Route 66 signage.

Experiences Neon Parks
Old Town Albuquerque

19. Old Town Albuquerque

The Plaza Square, Albuquerque, NM

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

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Districts
Silver Moon Cafe

20. Silver Moon Cafe

2545 U.S. Route 66, Santa Rosa, NM

Local café serving Route 66 travelers through eastern New Mexico.

Restaurants & Food Cafés
Southwest Motel

21. Southwest Motel

1000 E Santa Fe Ave, Grants, NM

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

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
San Miguel Chapel

22. San Miguel Chapel

401 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM

Oldest church structure in the United States.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Texaco Trade Station

23. Texaco Trade Station

1201-1207 E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Vintage Texaco station and Route 66 photo favorite.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Gas Stations
Russells Truck & Travel Center

24. Russells Truck & Travel Center

1583 Frontage Road 4132, Glenrio, NM

Museum and diner combo with classic cars and memorabilia.

Museums Specialty / Niche Museums
Odeon Theatre

25. Odeon Theatre

123 S 2nd St, Tucumcari, NM

Vintage movie theater showcasing classic charm.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Theaters
Musical Highway

26. Musical Highway

Rte 66, Tijeras, NM

Stretch of Route 66 that plays “America the Beautifulâ€

Roadside Attractions Quirky Stops
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi

27. Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi

131 Cathedral Pl, Santa Fe, NM

Prominent Roman Catholic cathedral with French Romanesque design.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Clines Corners

28. Clines Corners

1 Yacht Club Drive, Clines Corners, NM

Roadside travel center since 1934.

Roadside Attractions Travel Centers
El Morro Theatre

29. El Morro Theatre

207 W Coal Ave, Gallup, NM

Vintage art deco theatre featuring films and live events.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Theaters
John's Used Cars Giant Cowboy

30. John's Used Cars Giant Cowboy

416 W Coal Ave, Gallup, NM

Large cowboy statue — classic Gallup photo op.

Roadside Attractions Giant Objects
Whiting Bros Sign

31. Whiting Bros Sign

Route 66, San Fidel, NM

Iconic faded Whiting Bros. sign, a relic of the roadside past.

Classic Signs & Neon Gas Station Signs
Sputnik Neon

32. Sputnik Neon

1009 West Highway 66, Moriarty, NM

Iconic neon Sputnik sign shining bright on Route 66.

Classic Signs & Neon Classic Neon
Whiting Bros Motel Sign - NM

33. Whiting Bros Motel Sign - NM

1 NM-122, Continental Divide, NM

Former motel signage from the Whiting Bros chain.

Classic Signs & Neon Business Signs Motel Signs
Sands Motel Sign

34. Sands Motel Sign

999 E Santa Fe Ave, Grants, NM

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

Classic Signs & Neon Motel Signs
Budville Trading Co

35. Budville Trading Co

Casa Blanca, Paraje, NM

Abandoned trading post and gas station.

Shops & Markets Trading Posts
Villa de Cubero Trading Post

36. Villa de Cubero Trading Post

1406 State Rd 124, Cubero, NM

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

Shops & Markets Trading Posts
Abandoned Rest Area (Endee Motor Court)

37. Abandoned Rest Area (Endee Motor Court)

Old Route 66 / Frontage Rd (County Rd C020) just east of NM-93 Exit 369, Bard (ghost-town cluster that includes Endee), NM

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

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Chili Hills Restaurant

38. 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
Roadrunner Lodge

39. Roadrunner Lodge

1023 E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Mid-century modern motel with Route 66 flair

Lodging Motels
Route 66 Townhouse Welcome Center & Gift Shop

40. 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

41. 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

42. Americana Motel

406 E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Traditional Route 66 motel for travelers

Lodging Hotels Motels
Hotel Casteneda

43. Hotel Casteneda

524 Railroad Ave, Las Vegas, NM

Historic Harvey House hotel restored and reopened to guests.

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
San Felipe de Neri Church

44. San Felipe de Neri Church

2005 N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, NM

Historic adobe church on Route 66.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Luna Lodge

45. Luna Lodge

Central Ave, Albuquerque, NM

Historic motel with distinct neon, now closed and decaying.

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
Whiting Bros (Tucumcari)

46. Whiting Bros (Tucumcari)

384 W Tucumcari Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Old Whiting Bros station, now a Route 66 landmark.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Gas Stations
Rubee's Diner

47. Rubee's Diner

W Tucumcari Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Abandoned retro-style Route 66 diner.

Restaurants & Food Diners
Watson's BBQ

48. Watson's BBQ

502 S Lake St, Tucumcari, NM

BBQ joint serving smoked meats and sides.

Restaurants & Food BBQ
Continental Oil Co Station

49. Continental Oil Co Station

E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Historic station from Route 66's golden age.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Gas Stations
Motel Safari

50. Motel Safari

E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Mid-century vibes and classic rooms

Lodging Motels
Trails West Lounge

51. Trails West Lounge

E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Closed bar and lounge on Route 66.

Nightlife & Bars Bars
Joe's Restaurant

52. Joe's Restaurant

321 E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Closed diner on historic Route 66.

Restaurants & Food Diners
Mesalands Dinosaur Museum

53. Mesalands Dinosaur Museum

222 E Laughlin Ave, Tucumcari, NM

Dinosaur museum with fossils, replicas, and exhibits.

Museums Specialty / Niche Museums
Sunset Motel - NM

54. Sunset Motel - NM

1835 Rte 66, Santa Rosa, NM

Quaint mid-century motel with nostalgic feel.

Lodging Motels
La Loma Lodge & RV Park

55. La Loma Lodge & RV Park

1709 Historic Route 66, Santa Rosa, NM

Family-run lodge and RV park along Route 66.

Lodging Motels RV Parks
Tower Motel

56. Tower Motel

1634 Rte 66, Santa Rosa, NM

Shuttered motel on historic Route 66

Lodging Motels
Visitor Info Center

57. Visitor Info Center

1085 Blue Hole Rd, Santa Rosa, NM

Information stop for Santa Rosa visitors and travelers.

Community & Visitor Services Visitor Centers
Ranch House Cafe

58. Ranch House Cafe

W Tucumcari Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Deserted Route 66 café and classic roadside relic.

Restaurants & Food Diners
Esso Gas Station (Tucumcari)

59. Esso Gas Station (Tucumcari)

W Tucumcari Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Vintage Esso station preserved for Route 66 travelers.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Gas Stations
Buckaroo Motel

60. Buckaroo Motel

1315 Rte 66, Tucumcari, NM

Western-themed roadside motel with cowboy vibe.

Lodging Motels