Things to do on Route 66

Deserted Route 66 diner and gas stop from the Mother Road's heyday.

Iconic Beaux-Arts bridge from 1913, known for beauty & historic value.

Local café known for breakfast, lunch and community atmosphere.

Surviving sign from the historic Rockwood Court motor court on Route 66.

Local visitor center offering travel info, maps and guidance for exploring Miami and Route 66.

Five distinct panels featuring vibrant local art, windmills, and a historic Ribbon Road truck.

A replica of Miami’s early-1900s downtown gateway, recreating the historic sign that once welcomed visitors near the railroad station.

Ottawa County history museum with a preserved 1915 home and interactive exhibits.

Rusty tow truck that inspired the Pixar Cars character Mater, located outside Gearhead Curios.

Tulsa's iconic 1924 dance hall and birthplace of Western swing, still rocking today.

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

Interactive Route 66 exhibit at the state fairgrounds.

Iconic 630-foot monument symbolizing westward expansion.

One of the largest collections of transportation vehicles in the world.

Historic truss bridge crossing the Des Plaines River — photo-worthy stop.

Vintage cinema with small-town charm still in operation.

Notorious historic curve once considered dangerous on Route 66.

Restored courthouse from Lincoln’s circuit days.

Memorial honoring the historic Pig Hip Restaurant.

Famous Route 66 station with museum-like displays.

Immersive museum chronicling the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.

World-renowned art museum with an extensive collection including "American Gothic" and more.

Interactive video sculpture in Millennium Park featuring faces of Chicagoans and water features.

Iconic public park home to Cloud Gate, outdoor art, and performances.

Grand fountain centerpiece of Chicago’s Grant Park.

Welcome sign marking entry into McCook’s Route 66 corridor.

Preserves and showcases Illinois' rock music history.

City history museum with interactive Route 66 exhibits.

Route 66 themed eatery inspired by the Pixar Cars character Tow Tater located in historic Galena.

Museum highlighting Galena’s mining past with exhibits on local and Route 66 history.

Historical museum covering the Civil War, Route 66, and Baxter’s boomtown era.

Welcome center with exhibits and brochures on Route 66 attractions.

Massive statue celebrating Tulsa’s oil heritage.

Museum featuring Route 66 and barbed wire history.

Iconic tilted water tower landmark on Route 66.

Historic adobe district with shops, museums, and cultural attractions.

A vibrant collection of five individual murals painted side-by-side, each showcasing a different artistic style and theme

A vibrant, comic-book style "Kustom Kulture" masterpiece featuring a giant Frankenstein pizza chef and a roaring red rat rod hot rod car

Three stunning, side-by-side public mural panels showcasing a mystical night rabbit, modern geometric figures, and a native bobcat.

A magnificent, long-form collective wall showcasing a striking mosaic bison, modern geometric abstractions, and a vibrant tropical portrait.

Historic Route 66 motel sign and popular roadside photo opportunity.

A colorful nature mural featuring oversized insects, butterflies, dragonflies, fireflies, grasses, and a striking green luna moth.

A colorful multi-artist mural wall featuring abstract imagery, a monarch butterfly, expressive portraiture and surreal contemporary artwork.

A dramatic large-scale mural by Native artist Yatika Starr Fields, filled with flowing color, movement and Indigenous-inspired imagery in downtown Miami

Frank Lloyd Wright–designed home with original furnishings.

Historic limestone jail used from 1869 to 1988.

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

Historic lakefront pier with attractions, views and entertainment.

Historic drilling rig displayed along Route 66.

Classic Route 66 motel signage standing tall in the desert.

Local café popular with travelers and residents alike.

Iconic historic landmark sevring gas and snacks located along a desolate stretch of the Route 66.

Historic general store tied to early Route 66 life.

Historic blacksmith shop once serving travelers and settlers.

Series of murals depicting Barstow and Route 66 history.

Dedicated to preserving Route 66 history and memorabilia.

Railroad museum featuring locomotives and artifacts.

Local museum focused on Mojave Desert history.

Historic inn now closed but still standing along the highway.

Historic steel bridge along the Route 66 alignment.