Things to do on Route 66

Ruins of an old gas station on Route 66.

Abandoned roadside service station.

Rustic roadside tribute to fallen service members.

Classic welcome sign marking Oatman's historic entrance.

Charming small-town post office still in operation.

Tall jagged rock formations in the center of town.

Museum honoring the Unser racing family with cars and memorabilia.

Outdoor display of vintage cars celebrating Route 66 history.

Classic neon sign from the heyday of Route 66 diners.

Former motel signage from the Whiting Bros. chain.

Crumbling old gas station with vintage pumps.

Closed vintage-style gas station on Route 66.

Event and activity center for community and visitors.

Local museum preserving regional & Route 66 history.

Town intersection marking Holbrook’s Route 66 heritage.

Infamous Old West saloon, now an abandoned relic.

Classic roadside Muffler Man statue.

Old service station now abandoned.

Former go-kart park now abandoned.

Abandoned gas station along the route.

A long-closed service station still visible on Route 66.

Unusual dome-shaped house along Route 66.

Attraction along Route 66.

Attraction along Route 66.

Museum honoring singer and songwriter Roger Miller—now closed.

Route 66 gateway marker near the Oklahoma-Kansas approach into Baxter Springs.

Convenience store and fuel stop serving travelers along the Route 66 corridor in Baxter Springs.

Historic commercial structure along the original Route 66 corridor.

Faded painted advertisement on the exterior of the historic Eisler Brothers Store building, a recognizable Route 66 visual landmark in Riverton.

Route 66 shield sign outside the historic Eisler Brothers Old Riverton Store that travelers frequently photograph.

Restored Phillips service station representing classic roadside fueling stops from the mid-20th century.

Historic garage building reflecting Joplin’s automotive and transportation past.

Historic Sinclair gas station reflecting the era of full-service roadside stops during early highway travel.

Local history museum covering Ottawa County and Route 66 era life.

Historic theater structure contributing to downtown character.

Prominent civic building near Route 66.

Scenic park along the Neosho River.

Roadside art installation of stacked desert rock formations.

Iconic Route 66 road sign near the California border crossing.

Scenic point where Route 66 once crossed into Arizona.

Simple tribute along Route 66 marking memory and loss in the Mojave.

Vintage signage marking a once-thriving stopover.

Once part of a gas station empire, now a fading memory.

Historic Pasadena neighborhood known for preserved architecture.

Community clubhouse used for meetings, activities, and events.

Historic post office building serving the Beverly Hills community.

Memorial installation commemorating Route 66 travelers and history.

Route 66 sign marking historical significance in the Mojave.

Faded gas stop standing as a desert relic on Route 66.

Roadside trailer attraction along the Lenwood stretch of Route 66.

Regional museum featuring local culture and Route 66 artifacts.

Central downtown welcome center offering maps, brochures, and travel advice.

Central downtown welcome center offering maps, brochures, and travel advice.

Secondary visitor info location with access to Forest Park attractions.

A wax museum dedicated to the infamous outlaw Jesse James.

Former roadside toy museum with vintage toys and collectibles—now closed.

Rusting vintage motel sign from a former roadside inn.

Classic roadside sign from the Gardenway Motel.

Iconic directional sign pointing travelers westward.

Historic Phillips 66 station.