Things to do on Route 66

Affordable stopover motel for Route 66 travelers

Closed restaurant that once served Route 66 patrons.

Traditional adobe Catholic church in rural New Mexico.

Abandoned bridge along the historic Route 66 corridor.

Preserved ruins and trails of the Pecos Pueblo and mission.

Marker highlighting importance of the Pecos Pueblo site.

Once-popular local eatery, now closed.

Historic Civil War site near Glorieta Pass.

Peaceful historic adobe church in the hills of Santa Fe.

Oldest church structure in the United States.

Quaint shopping and cultural area in downtown Santa Fe.

Classic Route 66 diner known for hearty food and neon signage.

Victorian-style hotel built in 1882 overlooking the plaza.

Abandoned lodge site in the Sandia foothills near Route 66.

Stretch of Route 66 that plays “America the Beautifulâ€

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

Coffee shop and café in downtown Santa Fe.

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

Prominent Roman Catholic cathedral with French Romanesque design.

Museum dedicated to the life and work of Georgia O'Keeffe.

Believed to be the oldest house in the U.S., built around 1646.

Classic roadside motel with retro style and Route 66 charm.

Long-running diner famous for New Mexican cuisine.

Hip boutique motel with mid-century vibes and amenities.

Roadside travel center since 1934.

Museum preserving the history of motorless flight and gliders.

Quaint mid-century motel with nostalgic feel

Affordable motel with simple accommodations along the Route.

Previously Native art and souvenir shop, now closed.

Modest Route 66 motel near shops and restaurants.

Abandoned motel still marked by a distinctive neon sign.

Abandoned Route 66-era business.

No-frills lodging in the heart of small-town Chelsea.

Once a thriving stop, now abandoned, but still standing.

World’s largest concrete totem pole — iconic Route 66 site.

Marker honoring the 1928 Bunion Derby footrace.

Historic early-era Texaco station building.

Clean and basic accommodations right on Route 66.

World’s largest private gun collection and artifacts.

Museum honoring Oklahoma humorist and cowboy philosopher Will Rogers.

Burger chain known for chili cheeseburgers and big portions.

Rustic shop offering homemade fudge, nuts, jams, and gifts.

Former trading post along Route 66, now permanently closed.

Local museum housed in a restored 1897 train depot.

Showcases early pioneer life, antiques, and vintage farming equipment.

Retro-themed souvenir and gift shop featuring space-cowboy Buck Atom.

Trendy coffee shop offering locally roasted beans and pastries.

Classic diner known for comfort food and retro vibes.

Former roadside inn, now closed and vacant

Old-school burger joint famous for its steamed onion burgers.

Remains of a once-popular neighborhood bar.

Local burger joint serving jumbo-sized classics.

Iconic 1920s blue-domed former gas station in Tulsa.

Plaza honoring Cyrus Avery, father of Route 66.

Historic bridge honoring Cyrus Avery’s Route 66 legacy.

Budget-friendly lodging option near town.

Iconic Tulsa sign marking the Route 66 corridor.

Fire station honoring Route 66 heritage and local service.

Former mid-century motel now abandoned

Vintage motel providing affordable lodging along Route 66.