Things to do on Route 66

1880s hotel-turned-motel, now historic ruins.

Steakhouse with an Old West vibe and hearty fare.

Iconic teepee-shaped roadside motel, a Route 66 landmark.

Mid-century motor lodge with stylish vintage rooms.

Western-style diner with cowboy décor, now closed.

Classic diner offering hearty American meals.

Abandoned trading post with faded signage.

Desert roadside stop with old-school charm.

Old general store from a bygone era of Route 66 commerce.

Unexpected roadside statue offering a unique stop for travelers.

Once a lifeline to travelers, now a shell of its former self.

Popular diner stop for travelers along the desert stretch of Route 66.

Deserted Route 66 diner and gas stop from the Mother Road’s heyday.

Iconic historic landmark sevring gas and snacks located along a desolate stretch of the Route 66.

Solitary symbolic tree near the former town of Bagdad.

Unique roadside site with quirky Route 66 branding and historical nods.

Famous filming location, now closed but iconic.

Classic Route 66 motel signage standing tall in the desert.

Route 66 sign marking historical significance in the Mojave.

Curiously named roadside stop with desert charm.

Restored Old West mining town, now a tourist attraction.

Local history museum in Daggett.

Oddly designed home featuring ski lodge-style architecture.

Historic general store tied to early Route 66 life.

Historic blacksmith shop once serving travelers and settlers.

Former auto garage from Route 66’s heyday, now a relic.

Once a local lodge, now abandoned but retaining rustic charm.

Local desert town market with nostalgic character.

Central corridor of historic Barstow with preserved architecture.

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

Mexican restaurant with steaks, seafood, and a lively atmosphere.

Former roadside motel, now shuttered but still standing.

Simple, budget-friendly stay for Route 66 travelers.

Series of murals depicting Barstow and Route 66 history.

Dedicated to preserving Route 66 history and memorabilia.

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.

Railroad museum featuring locomotives and artifacts.

Local favorite diner with a retro vibe and hearty portions.

Nature and science center highlighting desert ecology.

Iconic neon-lit motel offering classic Route 66 lodging.

Local museum focused on Mojave Desert history.

Historic stop along the desert stretch of Route 66.

Family-style restaurant chain known for hearty American comfort food.

Historic inn now closed but still standing along the highway.

Rustic saloon offering Wild West charm in the high desert.

Former fueling station now weathered and empty.

Whimsical forest of bottle trees, a Route 66 icon.

Historic roadside attraction featuring iconic "ghost" signage; a premier "ruin photography" stop on Route 66.

Biker-friendly eatery with hearty meals and Route 66 flair.

Historic rail station blending past and present.

Museum filled with Route 66 memorabilia and exhibits.

Colorful mural depicting Route 66 scenes in Victorville.

Rustic Route 66-era motel with historical charm and signage.

Casual Mexican restaurant along the 66 corridor in Victorville.

Classic Route 66 diner known for hearty breakfasts and burgers.

Historic steel bridge along the Route 66 alignment.

Desert mini mart now abandoned, a relic of roadside commerce.

Gift and antique shop filled with Route 66 memorabilia.

Classic metal sign marking Victorville’s old Route 66 district.

Local shop offering Native American crafts and unique goods.