Things to do on Route 66

Local desert town market with nostalgic character.

Historic general store tied to early Route 66 life.

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

Historic blacksmith shop once serving travelers and settlers.

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

Restored Old West mining town, now a tourist attraction.

Budget-friendly motel with easy access to Route 66 attractions.

Former motel on Route 66 now abandoned, retains iconic signage.

Helpful stop for maps, info, and local history in Gallup.

Cozy café offering breakfast and lunch with New Mexican flair.

Popular downtown coffeehouse serving espresso and pastries.

Historic trading post specializing in Native American art and jewelry.

Vintage art deco theatre featuring films and live events.

Beloved diner serving New Mexican cuisine and green chile plates.

Basic hotel located on Route 66, popular with budget travelers.

Large cowboy statue — classic Gallup photo op.

Classic Route 66 motel with retro charm.

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.

National park featuring fossilized wood and scenic badlands.

Historic Route 66 marker inside Petrified Forest National Park.

Museum specializing in fossils and geology at the park.

Classic budget motel with Route 66 character.

Closed cafe once serving travelers on Route 66.

Classic diner offering hearty meals along Route 66.

Local restaurant serving American and Southwestern fare.

Simple traveler motel just off Route 66.

Roadside trading post with Native American souvenirs.

Historic general store near the Arizona–New Mexico border.

Closed trading post along Route 66.

Gift shop featuring Navajo and Zuni crafts.

Popular stop with Native American gifts and jewelry.

Outdoor murals showcasing Native American heritage.

Abandoned roadside market once selling Native goods.

Abandoned Route 66 attraction in Houck.

Historic bridge spanning Querino Canyon near Route 66.

Former motel, now closed, once served travelers.

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.

Gallery and gift shop for Native American art.

Family-owned Italian restaurant with generous portions.

Laid-back outlet for geodes, petrified wood and other raw stones plus dinosaur statues.

Bar and grill with local character and live music.

Now-closed shop specializing in Native crafts.

Rock shop and petrified wood specialist.

Colorful trading post selling Southwestern goods.

Classic rock & gem shop for Route 66 travelers.

Store highlighting Native artists and handmade crafts.

Visitor center offering local tips and history exhibits.

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

Iconic ZIA neon sign along Central Ave.

Vintage Route 66 motel with classic roadside ambiance.

Modest adobe-style motel on Route 66.

Affordable lodging option with retro vibes.

Route 66 intersection point noted by historians and enthusiasts.

Vintage RV park and trading post with Route 66 memorabilia.