Things to do on Route 66

Official Route 66 roadside sign for photos and navigation.

Welcome sign with Route 66 branding popular for selfies.

Former Route 66 gas station.

Iconic painted Route 66 shield on the road.

Historic transportation-related facility in Springfield.

Restored Texaco sign with classic gas pumps.

Scenic lake and recreational area near Route 66, good for picnics and photos.

Vintage gas station structure, now a preserved Route 66 stop.

Remains of an original Route 66 bridge over the Vermilion River.

Historic small-town pharmacy with original signage and Route 66 charm.

Roadside stop with benches and interpretive signs for travelers.

Roadside marker denoting Route 66 heritage.

Vacant gas station structure adding to nostalgic Route 66 feel.

Museum featuring classic Pontiacs and memorabilia.

Displays and artifacts of Route 66 past.

Remnant of early Route 66 bridge and photo spot.

Memorial site commemorating Route 66 travelers and history.

Eccentric attraction featuring rabbits, Route 66 memorabilia, and humor.

Historic home tied to early Collinsville history.

Retro roadside sign from a classic auto service station.

Abandoned service station with faded Route 66 charm.

Quirky roadside relic from McLean’s past.

Historic windmill display symbolizing rural Texas heritage.

Roadside statue with spiritual significance.

Abandoned Shell station with vintage charm.

Faded signage from a forgotten roadside spot.

Historic Catholic church in downtown Las Vegas, NM.

Historic downtown district with shops and heritage buildings.

Non-profit dedicated to preserving historic buildings in Las Vegas.

Former White Tower fast-food building in Las Vegas, NM.

Carnegie-funded historic library still serving the community.

Museum covering local history and culture in Las Vegas, NM.

Outdoor murals depicting scenes from the Mother Road.

Famous for its “miraculous” spiral staircase built without nails.

Classic car and vintage toy collection off Route 66.

Abandoned gas station with faded Route 66 charm.

Decorative Route 66 sign perfect for traveler selfies.

Vintage Phillips 66 station preserved as a roadside icon.

Marked dead end of Route 66 near the Texas–New Mexico line.

Empty structure, once a Route 66 roadside shop.

Surviving 1926 timber bridge on the original Route 66 alignment.

Iconic neon sign from a bygone Route 66 diner.

Former drive-in theater, now closed and unused.

Historic drive-in movie theatre still in operation.

Former hotel turned educational campus in Montezuma.

Former Route 66 drive-in theater site tied to Carthage’s postwar roadside entertainment era.

Small stone station in Kendricktown tied to an early Humble or Magnolia-Mobil design.

Navy Pier tribute marking Route 66’s beginning with themed signage, souvenirs and a symbolic Pier-to-Pier connection.

Iconic neon-topped drive-in serving legendary Chicago dogs.

Czech-American eatery with hearty dishes and an old-world lounge.

Legendary hot dog stand famous for Depression dogs and fries.

Legendary baseball park and beloved Chicago institution.

Grand historic rail terminal and architectural landmark.

Historic Uptown theater known for concerts and glowing marquee.

Lakefront museum campus with three world-class cultural attractions.

Adaptive reuse concert venue with industrial character and river views.

Scenic urban river promenade lined with views, dining and activity.

Compact urban beach near downtown, favored for swimming, lakefront lounging and dramatic skyline views.

Classic downtown beach framed by high-rises, lakefront paths and some of Chicago’s best skyline views.

Iconic Chicago beach known for skyline views, volleyball, lakefront energy and people watching.