Things to do on Route 66

Former motel now abandoned—remnants of a once-busy stop.

Cozy café serving hearty breakfasts and coffee.

Quirky antique shop with collectibles and rustic finds.

Beautiful Missouri state park featuring caves, camping, and nature trails.

Winery and tasting room with beautiful views and live music.

Budget-friendly hotel providing simple accommodations and easy access to nearby highways and services.

General store with vintage Route 66 charm.

Former Wild West-era jail with preserved facade.

Historic marker identifying the Riverton stretch of Route 66 and its historical significance.

Historic local store near the Riverton Route 66 corridor serving travelers and residents.

Mom-and-pop shop packed with candy, sodas, plants plus sandwiches along with Route 66 souvenirs.

Local convenience store and fuel stop along the Kansas stretch of Route 66.

Original curved alignment of Route 66 that leads travelers to the Rainbow Bridge and preserves part of the early highway route.

Historic alignment of Route 66 passing through Riverton.

Roadside welcome sign marking Riverton on historic Route 66.

Small park area accessible from Route 66 offering rest and photo opportunities.

Marker identifying the point where Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas meet.

Large steel Route 66 shield sculpture located at the roundabout where Kansas Route 66 meets US‑400, serving as a modern landmark for travelers.

Local neighborhood bar located along Alternate 69 near the Baxter Springs area.

Historic site marking the location of Fort Blair, a Union outpost during the Civil War and the site of the 1863 Battle of Baxter Springs.

Bright roadside Route 66 photo stop featuring giant sunflower artwork and a swinging Route 66 shield

Historic railroad depot site tied to early travel and Route 66 era transportation.

Local branch of the regional pizza chain serving pies, sandwiches and takeout near downtown Baxter Springs.

Fuel station located along the historic Route 66 corridor in Baxter Springs.

Local pizzeria with classic options.

Local bakery and sweets shop.

Burgers and breakfast on Route 66.

Pharmacy with local service.

Pottery studio offering handmade ceramics.

Coffee shop inside the old Lyric Theatre.

Family fun center with games and activities.

Collectible Route 66 enamel pins.

Old-fashioned 1935 Dr Pepper soda fountain.

Local newspaper office.

Printing services and local business support.

Home furniture store.

Brunch café located inside historic Hotel Vinita.

Antiques, memorabilia, and collectibles.

Chain pizza restaurant.

Fast casual Mexican tacos and bowls.

Thrift store with rotating inventory.

Long-closed service station still visible on Route 66.

Resale, consignment, and vintage items.

Local budget-friendly motel

Motel and RV park along historic Route 66

Abandoned Route 66-era business.

Historic roadside café sign preserving Route 66 dining heritage.

Vintage motel sign representing Route 66 lodging history in Vinita.

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

Historic truss bridge on old Route 66.

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

Ice cream parlor and retro gift shop with movie nostalgia flair.

Highly rated pizza spot with fast service and strong local following.

Abstract geometric mural with stylized landscapes.

Textured wall with Route 66 branding and collage murals.

Bold mural featuring musician, car, and Miami branding.

Local bar and grill offering American comfort food and casual dining.

Marker commemorating Oklahoma's remaining section of original nine-foot-wide Ribbon Road.

Custom flags, tags, and embroidery.

Quirky eatery with themed décor and merchandise.