Things to do on Route 66

Vintage shop and Route 66 tourist stop with art cars and nostalgic finds.

Restored 1940s-style motor court known for its retro charm and neon sign.

Restored 10-story oil derrick neon sign in Bristow, visible for miles on Route 66.

Restored neon sign for the historic West Winds Motel in Erick, Oklahoma.

Collection of outdoor murals depicting local and national history.

Massive roadside rocking chair along Route 66, once billed as the world’s largest and now a popular photo stop.

Museum along Route 66.

Vintage Phillips 66 gas station preserved as a roadside icon.

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

Antique store and Route 66 photo op steeped in history.

Legendary steakhouse known for the 72-ounce steak challenge.

Gallery showcasing local Route 66-themed art.

Abandoned 66-branded station with historic charm.

Major Route 66 museum interpreting the history and culture of America's Mother Road.

Vintage motorcycle museum.

Historic gas station preserved as a landmark.

Historic Texaco station repurposed as a Route 66 visitor center.

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

Private museum with classic cars and memorabilia.

Geographic high point where waters flow to opposite coasts.

Historic 1923 rainbow arch bridge.

Restored 1932 filling station — one of the most-photographed on Route 66.

One of the oldest service stations on Route 66, fully restored.

Massive roadside antique store with iconic pink elephant statue.

Long-running bakery known for fresh baked goods and local tradition.

Fully restored 1915 service station museum on Route 66.

Famous filming location, now closed but iconic.

Iconic neon-lit motel offering classic Route 66 lodging.

Once a trading post and attraction, now under restoration.

Park honoring the Eagles lyric with statue and mural.

Former train depot turned quirky roadside stop.

World-famous Route 66 burger stand known for jokes, pranks and roadside charm.

Vintage Frontier Cafe sign preserved along Route 66 in Truxton.

Historic tribal-run gas station preserved on Route 66.

Iconic Mels Diner sing for photo op

Underground cavern tours with on-site motel.

Historic lakefront pier with attractions, views and entertainment.

Historic Wagon Wheel Motel sign associated with one of the oldest continuously operating Route 66 motels.

Explore more than 85 historic and restored signs celebrating Springfield, Route 66, and America's roadside history.

A one-of-a-kind Route 66 stop for great food, classic cars, and live entertainment.

Automotive-themed restaurant adjacent to the Motorheads Museum.

Historic neon sign associated with the famous Boots Court Motel.

Historic roadside café sign preserving Route 66 dining heritage.

Vintage motel sign representing Route 66 lodging history in Vinita.

Historic Whiting Brothers gas station representing one of the Southwest's most recognizable Route 66 fuel brands.

Ornate 1920s theater known for its architecture and performances.

One of the most iconic Muffler Men statues on Route 66.

Retro drive-in featuring Route 66 nostalgia and oversized character statues.

Tiny historic jail from the early 1900s — quirky and popular roadside photo stop.

One of the best-preserved Texaco stations on Route 66.

Walking trail with Route 66 memorabilia and signs.

Historic gas station with restored 1930s architecture.

Dedicated to giant statues of American roadside culture.

The western terminus marker for Route 66 in downtown Chicago.

Roadside attraction with candy, museum displays, quirky gifts, and selfie spots.

Historic open-air cinema still in operation on Route 66.

Historic pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River on Route 66.

Outdoor neon sign park celebrating mid-century Americana and Route 66 signage.