Things to do on Route 66

Neighborhood pub with burgers, beer, trivia, and games.

Family-friendly ranch with mazes, animals, pony rides & more.

Historic 1960s Route 66 café and service station ruins.

Famous luxury hotel in Beverly Hills.

Route 66–themed clothing and apparel.

Mexican restaurant overlooking passing trains.

Local family Mexican restaurant.

General auto repair and maintenance.

Casual roadside diner on Main Street in Barstow.

Local artisan gift shop featuring handcrafted goods.

Funky pizzeria known for its quirky name and casual fare.

Deserted motel with original neon sign still intact.

Route 66 eatery known for hearty meals and retro decor.

Classic Route 66 motel with river access and neon signage.

Welcome marker at western edge of Route 66 entering California.

Iconic Route 66 stop with retro neon and a preserved 1950s aesthetic.

Extinct cinder cone volcano offering hiking and views.

Convenient motel for Route 66 travelers.

Casual eatery serving pizza to travelers in Barstow.

Park honoring the Eagles lyric with statue and mural.

In-person Route 66 guessing contest with cash prizes — currently a pie flavor challenge.

Historic roadside café sign preserving Route 66 dining heritage.

Vintage motel sign representing Route 66 lodging history in Vinita.

Major Route 66 museum interpreting the history and culture of America's Mother Road.

Historic Union 76 gas station located along a remote stretch of Route 66.

Kingman's premier live entertainment venue.

Cuba's welcome center with maps, brochures, and Route 66 info.

Rustic BBQ joint known for smoked meats, sweet tea, and Route 66 ambiance.

Historic Wagon Wheel Motel sign associated with one of the oldest continuously operating Route 66 motels.

Casual local restaurant in Cuba offering quick meals and everyday comfort food.

Colorful Mexican restaurant serving authentic dishes in a festive setting.

Homestyle meals and friendly service in a Route 66-themed diner.

Local Route 66 bar and grill in downtown Cuba known for casual food and a relaxed local crowd.

Popular downtown Cuba burger stop known for hearty burgers along historic Route 66.

A long-standing Cuba, Missouri shoe store known for its wide selection and a unique display featuring shoes worn by Robert Wadlow, the tallest man in recorded history.

Route 66 roadside general store and gift shop next to the World’s 2nd Largest Rocking Chair.

Historic Route 66 souvenir and gas stop still operating.

A quirky Route 66 family fun destination in the Missouri Ozarks, famous for its fudge and roadside charm.

An experience the whole family will enjoy with attractions to entertain all ages with a sense of humor, fun and adventure.

Roadside attraction with candy, museum displays, quirky gifts, and selfie spots.

Artist-created village with restored historic buildings and quirky art.

Quirky roadside sculpture of a woman changing a tire.

Operating roadside motel on East Central Avenue with classic motor-court layout.

Historic Route 66 burger stand serving classics since 1953

Historic depot reflecting railroad and Route 66 era.

Historic Route 66 U-shaped cabin court whose surviving office and sign recall Route 66 lodging history.

Large downtown mural celebrating notable Carthage natives and hometown pride.

Historic neon sign associated with the famous Boots Court Motel.

Small roadside police warning sign on Route 66 known for catching drivers off guard.

Interactive Route 66 exhibit at the state fairgrounds.

Historic limestone jail used from 1869 to 1988.

Convenient, budget-friendly hotel located in Edwardsville, Illinois.

Historic bar and grill known for its neon sign and Route 66 past.

Historic pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River on Route 66.

Bridge over Roubidoux Creek along Route 66.

Historic Route 66 motel with neon signage

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

A 1962 National Register landmark in Springfield serving classic steakburgers on the original Route 66 alignment since the Mother Road's golden age.