Things to do on Route 66

Historic site celebrating travelers’ arrival in Cajon Pass.

Museum at the site of the first McDonald's restaurant.

Family-run Mexican-American diner operating since 1937.

Historic performing arts venue from the 1920s.

Museum focused on rail history and the Inland Empire.

Iconic teepee-style motel and popular Route 66 photo stop.

Fully restored 1915 service station museum on Route 66.

Decorative Route 66 signage and monument display.

Steakhouse with origins tracing back to the 1800s.

Rustic fine-dining restaurant with a glowing lamp icon.

One of 12 monuments honoring pioneer women across the U.S.

Large retro-style coffee cup sign in front of a classic diner.

Historic Mayan Revival-style hotel on Route 66, currently closed.

Familiar American diner chain serving breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Historic 127-acre botanical garden with wildlife and the Queen Anne Cottage.

Casual spot serving Persian cuisine including kebabs & stews.

Longstanding seafood restaurant offering casual dining and fresh fish.

Retro Route 66 motel with classic neon sign, popular with roadtrippers.

Historic auto dealership building, now repurposed.

City tourism hub offering maps, guides, and local recommendations.

British-style pub known for craft beer and hearty fare.

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

First freeway in the western U.S., part of the original Route 66.

Vintage soda fountain, pharmacy, and gift shop with Route 66 charm.

Remaining marquee of a former Route 66 drive-in theater.

Racing museum with vintage cars, memorabilia & history of Justice Bros.

Restored gas station with vintage signage.

Retro soda shop known for rare and vintage sodas.

Iconic rooftop statue known as the 'Statue of Liberty of Los Angeles.'

Living history museum with restored Victorian-era structures.

Home of the original French Dip sandwich, open since 1908.

Historic Mexican marketplace with shops, restaurants, and culture.

Bustling downtown food hall with global vendors and local eats.

Historic funicular railway offering short rides in downtown LA.

Classic mid-century motel with neon signage on Sunset Blvd.

Celebrity cemetery and event venue with rich film history.

Famous movie palace known for celebrity handprints and premieres.

Popular diner stop for travelers along the desert stretch of Route 66.

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

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

Solitary symbolic tree near the former town of Bagdad.

Unique roadside site with quirky Route 66 branding and historical nods.

Famous filming location, now closed but iconic.

Classic Route 66 motel signage standing tall in the desert.

Route 66 sign marking historical significance in the Mojave.

Curiously named roadside stop with desert charm.

Restored Old West mining town, now a tourist attraction.

Local history museum in Daggett.

Oddly designed home featuring ski lodge-style architecture.

Historic general store tied to early Route 66 life.

Historic blacksmith shop once serving travelers and settlers.

Former auto garage from Route 66’s heyday, now a relic.

Once a local lodge, now abandoned but retaining rustic charm.

Local desert town market with nostalgic character.

Central corridor of historic Barstow with preserved architecture.

Historic McDonald's restaurant building featuring railroad dining cars, now associated with the Route 66 Mother Road Museum complex.

Mexican restaurant with steaks, seafood, and a lively atmosphere.

Former roadside motel, now shuttered but still standing.

Simple, budget-friendly stay for Route 66 travelers.

Series of murals depicting Barstow and Route 66 history.