Things to do on Route 66

Once a motor court for Route 66 travelers, now a crumbling relic of mid-century roadside stays.

Historic Route 66 motor court known for its iconic neon sign.

Classic restored theater in downtown Springfield.

Classic outdoor movie theater showing double features.

Museum along Route 66.

Lavish 1929 Spanish Revival theater, fully restored and operational.

Roadside motel typical of mid-century lodging.

Historic truss bridge on old Route 66.

Beloved giant blue whale sculpture photo op.

Oversized cowboy statue and gift shop near Route 66.

Restored vintage drive-in theater offering movies and events.

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

Iconic souvenir shop with a teepee façade.

Beloved vintage shop loaded with Route 66 memorabilia.

Large green tiki-style roadside art installation.

Extensive automotive museum showcasing car design and culture.

Historic hotel known for hosting Hollywood stars along Route 66.

Marker commemorating Oklahoma's remaining section of original nine-foot-wide Ribbon Road.

Pedestrian tunnel along old Route 66 in Chelsea.

Restored neon sign from the Meadow Gold dairy era.

Restored Art Deco gas station and Route 66 visitor center.

Vintage Whiting Brothers roadside sign preserved along historic Route 66.

A faithfully restored 1930 Sinclair station preserving the nostalgia, history, and welcoming spirit of classic Route 66.

Series of colorful murals depicting Route 66 scenes and local heritage.

The official eastern terminus sign where travelers begin Route 66.

Famous barbershop where Route 66 was revived.

Classic Route 66 gift shop operated by the Delgadillo family.

Historic gas station and museum on scenic Route 66.

Display of a borax wagon paying homage to mining heritage.

Famous welcome sign greeting Route 66 travelers entering Needles.

Preserved desert schoolhouse with Route 66 and mining exhibits.

Historic McDonald's restaurant building featuring railroad dining cars, now associated with the Route 66 Mother Road Museum complex.

Built in 1911 as a Santa Fe Railroad depot and Harvey House hotel; now listed on the National Register and housing the Route 66 Mother Road Museum and Western America Railroad Museum.

Whimsical forest of bottle trees, a Route 66 icon.

Museum filled with Route 66 memorabilia and exhibits.

Iconic teepee-style motel and popular Route 66 photo stop.

First freeway in the western U.S., part of the original Route 66.

Popular Route 66 end-of-the-trail marker located near the western terminus of the Mother Road.

Iconic pier with an amusement park, aquarium, and views.

Official western end of Route 66, marked with a sign.

Oldest hotel in Arizona with vintage rooms

Famous loose-meat sandwich restaurant serving travelers and locals alike.

Mom-and-pop shop packed with candy, sodas, plants plus sandwiches along with Route 66 souvenirs.

Visitor information center located Next to the historic Boots Court property on Route 66.

Classic Dairy King neon sign representing Route 66 roadside dining heritage.

Historic Tulsa district surrounding the famous Meadow Gold sign and Route 66 corridor.

Historic bowling alley and Route 66 landmark in Chandler.

Vintage Route 66 Bowl sign preserved as a Route 66 roadside landmark.

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

Vintage airplane displayed at the Historic Route 66 Motel property.

Famous neon sign at the legendary Blue Swallow Motel.

Popular Route 66 motel offering travelers a classic roadside lodging experience.

Classic Route 66 diner sign welcoming travelers to one of Kingman's best-known eateries.

Famous Dog House Drive-In sign, one of Albuquerque's best-known Route 66 neon landmarks.

Historic Route 66 drive-in famous for hot dogs and neon signage.

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

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

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

Museum honoring individuals and locations tied to Route 66 history.

Historic Route 66 fiberglass giant.