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Route 66 stops in Texas

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U-Drop-Inn Cafe

1. U-Drop-Inn Cafe

105 E 12th St, Shamrock, TX

Art Deco landmark featured in Pixar’s Cars.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Gas Stations
VW Slug Bug Ranch

2. VW Slug Bug Ranch

1415 Sunrise Dr, Amarillo, TX

Outdoor car art installation parodying Cadillac Ranch.

Roadside Attractions Art Installations
Route 66 - Midpoint

3. Route 66 - Midpoint

305 I-40, Adrian, TX

The geographical midpoint of Route 66 between Chicago and Los Angeles.

Classic Signs & Neon Highway Shields Route 66 Signs & Markers
Midpoint Cafe Sign

4. Midpoint Cafe Sign

305 W Historic Route 66, Adrian, TX

Famous sign marking the MidPoint Cafe, located halfway between Chicago and Santa Monica.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Conoco Tower Station

5. Conoco Tower Station

1242 N Main St, Shamrock, TX

Restored Art Deco gas station and Route 66 visitor center.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Gas Stations
All Gassed Up Garage

6. All Gassed Up Garage

220 E. First St., McLean, TX

Popular Route 66 roadside art installation featuring oversized vintage gas station imagery.

Roadside Attractions Giant Objects
Phillips 66 Station - TX (McLean)

7. Phillips 66 Station - TX (McLean)

212 First St, McLean, TX

Vintage Phillips 66 gas station preserved as a roadside icon.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures Historic Gas Stations
66 Super Service Station

8. 66 Super Service Station

3rd Ave. & Main St., Alanreed, TX

Abandoned 66-branded station with historic charm.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Gas Stations
Cross of our Lord

9. Cross of our Lord

112 I-40, Groom, TX

Monumental roadside cross known for religious significance.

Murals & Monuments Sculptural Monuments
Big Texan Steak Ranch

10. Big Texan Steak Ranch

7701 I-40, Amarillo, TX

Legendary steakhouse known for the 72-ounce steak challenge.

Restaurants & Food Steakhouses
Lile Art Gallery

11. Lile Art Gallery

2719 SW 6th Ave, Amarillo, TX

Gallery showcasing local Route 66-themed art.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Galleries
Texas Ivy Antiques

12. Texas Ivy Antiques

3511 SW 6th Ave, Amarillo, TX

Antique store and Route 66 photo op steeped in history.

Shops & Markets Antique / Vintage
2nd Amendment Cowboy

13. 2nd Amendment Cowboy

2601 Hope Rd, Amarillo, TX

Oversized cowboy statue and gift shop near Route 66.

Roadside Attractions Giant Objects
Dream Maker Station

14. Dream Maker Station

307 W Historic Route 66, Adrian, TX

Roadside attraction and visitor stop located near the midpoint of Route 66.

Roadside Attractions Quirky Stops
Jericho Ruins

15. Jericho Ruins

Co Rd B, Howardwick, TX

Remnants of a once-active Route 66 stop.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
6th Street Historic District

16. 6th Street Historic District

Sixth Ave. between Georgia & Western, Amarillo, TX

Historic stretch of Route 66 lined with shops and eateries.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Districts
Cadillac Ranch

17. Cadillac Ranch

13651 I-40 Frontage Rd, Amarillo, TX

Iconic row of half-buried Cadillacs — major Route 66 landmark.

Roadside Attractions Art Installations
Magnolia Gas Station - TX (Vega)

18. Magnolia Gas Station - TX (Vega)

105 S Main St, Vega, TX

Vintage gas station capturing early Route 66 spirit.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Gas Stations
Bent Door Café

19. Bent Door Café

Historic Rte 66, Adrian, TX

Distinctive abandoned gas station known for its curved architecture.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Gas Stations
Glenrio Ruins

20. Glenrio Ruins

U.S. Rte 66, Hereford, TX

Ruins of a once-thriving town on the Texas & New Mexico border.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Gas Stations
Devil's Rope and Route 66 Museum

21. Devil's Rope and Route 66 Museum

100 Kingsley St, McLean, TX

Museum featuring Route 66 and barbed wire history.

Museums Specialty / Niche Museums
Leaning Tower of Texas

22. Leaning Tower of Texas

I-40 U.S. Rte 66, Groom, TX

Iconic tilted water tower landmark on Route 66.

Roadside Attractions Giant Objects
Magnolia Gas Station - TX (Shamrock)

23. Magnolia Gas Station - TX (Shamrock)

100-198 N Texas St, Shamrock, TX

Vintage gas station capturing early Route 66 spirit.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Gas Stations
Milburn - Price Culture Museum

24. Milburn - Price Culture Museum

1005 Coke St, Vega, TX

Local museum showcasing cultural artifacts from Vega and Route 66.

Museums Local History Museums
Dot's Mini Museum

25. Dot's Mini Museum

W Main St, Vega, TX

Personal collection of quirky Route 66 memorabilia.

Museums Specialty / Niche Museums
Moonshine Motorsports Museum

26. Moonshine Motorsports Museum

900 E 12th St, Shamrock, TX

Route 66 automotive and motorsports-themed retail destination.

Museums Transportation / Automotive Museums
Fabulous 40 Motel

27. Fabulous 40 Motel

Historic Rte 66, Adrian, TX

Classic Route 66 lodging for travelers in the Texas panhandle.

Lodging Motels
Glenrio Ghost Town

28. Glenrio Ghost Town

Old Route 66 (State Loop 504), Glenrio, TX

A Route 66 ghost town on the TX-NM state line, famous for bars in New Mexico and gas stations in Texas due to border quirks.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Ghost Towns
MidPoint Cafe

29. MidPoint Cafe

305 West Historic Route 66, Adrian, TX

Famous cafe at the midpoint of Route 66, known for pies and nostalgia.

Restaurants & Food Burgers Desserts Diners Sandwiches
Western Motel - TX

30. Western Motel - TX

104 E 12th St, Shamrock, TX

Traditional Route 66-era motor lodge.

Lodging Motels
Pioneer West Museum

31. Pioneer West Museum

204 N Madden St, Shamrock, TX

Museum preserving local and Route 66 history.

Museums Local History Museums
Cactus Rose Taphouse

32. Cactus Rose Taphouse

218 Main St, McLean, TX

Taphouse with western charm offering drinks and casual fare.

Nightlife & Bars Taprooms
Dixie Motel and Restaurant

33. Dixie Motel and Restaurant

First St, McLean, TX

Former lodging and dining spot, now abandoned.

Lodging Motels
Rattlesnakes Sign

34. Rattlesnakes Sign

700 E. 1st St, McLean, TX

Quirky roadside relic from McLean’s past.

Classic Signs & Neon
McLean-Alanreed Area Museum

35. McLean-Alanreed Area Museum

116 Main St, McLean, TX

Regional museum highlighting McLean and Alanreed history.

Museums Local History Museums
Cactus Inn Motel & RV Park

36. Cactus Inn Motel & RV Park

101 Pine St, McLean, TX

Cozy motel and RV park serving Route 66 travelers.

Lodging Motels RV Parks
Red River Steakhouse

37. Red River Steakhouse

101 West Highway 66, McLean, TX

Route 66 steakhouse known for hearty meals.

Restaurants & Food Steakhouses
Abandoned Cafe

38. Abandoned Cafe

3rd Ave, Alanreed, TX

Derelict Route 66-era cafe building.

Restaurants & Food Diners Distilleries
Chalet Inn

39. Chalet Inn

610 Eastern Ave, Groom, TX

Small-town inn offering classic Route 66 lodging.

Lodging Motels
Cattleman's Cafe

40. Cattleman's Cafe

3801 E Amarillo Blvd, Amarillo, TX

Local cafe serving hearty American meals.

Restaurants & Food Casual Dining
Cowboy Motel

41. Cowboy Motel

3619 E Amarillo Blvd, Amarillo, TX

Rustic western-themed motel on Route 66.

Lodging Motels
Bruton Service

42. Bruton Service

911 SW 6th Ave, Amarillo, TX

Classic service station preserved with Route 66 flair.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Gas Stations
Texas Rt 66 Visitor Center

43. Texas Rt 66 Visitor Center

1900 SW 6th Ave, Amarillo, TX

Roadside visitor info stop for travelers.

Community & Visitor Services Welcome Centers
Visitor Info Center

44. Visitor Info Center

1900 SW 6th Ave, Amarillo, TX

Official visitor hub offering Route 66 info and exhibits.

Community & Visitor Services Visitor Centers
Paramount Theatre Sign

45. Paramount Theatre Sign

S Polk St, Amarillo, TX

Historic theater signage from Amarillo’s cinema era.

Classic Signs & Neon Theater Marquee
Ranchotel Motel

46. Ranchotel Motel

2501 SW 6th Ave, Amarillo, TX

Vintage roadside motel serving Route 66 travelers.

Lodging Motels
Golden Light Cantina

47. Golden Light Cantina

2906 SW 6th Ave, Amarillo, TX

One of Texas’s oldest bars still in operation on Route 66.

Nightlife & Bars Bars
Smokey Joe's on Route 66

48. Smokey Joe's on Route 66

2903 SW 6th Ave, Amarillo, TX

Classic American diner with Route 66 memorabilia.

Restaurants & Food Diners
Handle Bar

49. Handle Bar

3514 SW 6th Ave, Amarillo, TX

Biker-themed bar and grill popular with Route 66 travelers.

Nightlife & Bars Bars
Moe Dogs Grill

50. Moe Dogs Grill

3515 SW 6th Ave, Amarillo, TX

Hot dog spot with a fun, funky atmosphere along Route 66.

Restaurants & Food Burgers
Arrow Motel Sign

51. Arrow Motel Sign

8979 W Amarillo Blvd, Amarillo, TX

Historic neon arrowhead sign marking a vanished 1950s motel; now repurposed for a local business.

Classic Signs & Neon Motel Signs
Street Volkswagen of Amarillo

52. Street Volkswagen of Amarillo

8707 Pilgrim Drive, Amarillo, TX

Dealership offering new and used Volkswagens, financing, and service options.

Gas, Auto & Travel Services Auto Dealers
Hickory Inn

53. Hickory Inn

1004 Vega Blvd, Vega, TX

Classic mom-and-pop diner loved by locals.

Restaurants & Food Casual Dining
Vega Motel

54. Vega Motel

1005 Vega Blvd, Vega, TX

Long-standing Route 66 motel now closed to the public.

Lodging Motels
Roadrunner Drive-In Sign

55. Roadrunner Drive-In Sign

I-40BL, Vega, TX

Faded signage from a once-popular drive-in.

Classic Signs & Neon Diner Signs
Vega Vista Grill

56. Vega Vista Grill

807 Main St, Vega, TX

Casual eatery serving burgers and comfort food.

Restaurants & Food Casual Dining
Roosters

57. Roosters

1300 Vega Blvd, Vega, TX

Local diner serving comfort food in a classic Route 66 setting.

Restaurants & Food Casual Dining
Mesquite Canyon Steakhouse

58. Mesquite Canyon Steakhouse

6511 US-83, Shamrock, TX

Popular local steakhouse serving hearty Texan meals.

Restaurants & Food Steakhouses
Shamrock Country Inn

59. Shamrock Country Inn

711 E 12th St, Shamrock, TX

Comfortable budget-friendly motel in a central Route 66 location.

Lodging Motels
Route 66 Inn

60. Route 66 Inn

800 E 12th St, Shamrock, TX

Classic roadside lodging offering a vintage Route 66 stay experience.

Lodging Motels