Things to do on Route 66

Upscale historic hotel with modern amenities.

Museum showcasing turquoise jewelry, history, and mining.

Interactive museum with exhibits on dinosaurs, space, and the Southwest.

Long-running diner with classic New Mexican fare.

Classic New Mexican cuisine served in a cozy, colorful setting with a patio.

Eclectic trading post with souvenirs, Route 66 goods, and curios.

Zoo, aquarium, and botanical gardens in one family-friendly destination.

Classic Route 66 roadside motel with vintage charm.

Revamped vintage motel offering hip rooms, food pods, and local shops.

Comfortable lodging with southwestern flair and family-friendly service.

Iconic Route 66 marker for photo ops and travelers.

Simple roadside motel serving budget travelers.

Retro roadside motel along the Central Ave strip.

Modest adobe-style motel on Route 66.

Casual eatery serving burgers and comfort food.

Local diner serving comfort food in a classic Route 66 setting.

Small shop featuring Route 66 souvenirs and artisan goods.

Former BBQ stop on Route 66, now permanently closed.

Famous cafe at the midpoint of Route 66, known for pies and nostalgia.

Derelict diner with nostalgic signage along an abandoned town strip.

Faded motel emblematic of Glenrio’s ghost-town atmosphere.

Welcome center with exhibits and traveler info.

Old Route 66 cafe, now closed and decaying.

Abandoned vintage service station from Route 66’s heyday.

Defunct Route 66 motel with visible ruins.

Historic station from Route 66's golden age.

Mid-century vibes and classic rooms

Closed bar and lounge on Route 66.

Abandoned gas station now a popular photo stop.

Former motel along Route 66, now closed

BBQ joint serving smoked meats and sides.

Retro-style motel offering basic roadside lodging

Longstanding Route 66 diner with a gift shop.

Fifties-style diner offering breakfast and American eats.

Local coffee shop and eatery in downtown Tucumcari.

Railroad history museum with artifacts and exhibits.

Charming B&B with whimsical décor and cozy rooms.

Closed diner on historic Route 66.

Dinosaur museum with fossils, replicas, and exhibits.

Colorful Route 66 Mexican restaurant known for its sombrero roof.

Long-closed motel with vintage Route 66 vibes

Local smoke shop and Route 66 stop.

Old Whiting Bros station, now a Route 66 landmark.

Basic roadside motel providing essential amenities.

Former motel, now closed, once served travelers.

Route 66-era inn with desert-themed décor.

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

Steakhouse with an Old West vibe and hearty fare.

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.

Closed roadside shop selling regional crafts.

Classic American diner serving hearty meals.

Retro Route 66 motor court offering vibrant rooms.

Regional history museum in a former bank.

Gift shop beside the “Standing on the Corner” statue.

Local gallery with Route 66 memorabilia and art.

Large mural-style Route 66 sign in Winslow.

Memorial featuring recovered World Trade Center beams.