Things to do on Route 66

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.

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.

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.

Iconic directional sign pointing travelers westward.

Historic Phillips 66 station.

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.

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.

Vacant signage from the long-gone Los Alamos Motel.

Defunct flea market site on historic Route 66.

Faded motel sign with southwestern motif.

Large photo-worthy Gallup landmark sign off the business loop.

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.

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.

Displays and artifacts of Route 66 past.

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.