Things to do on Route 66

Classic mom-and-pop diner loved by locals.

Casual eatery serving burgers and comfort food.

Long-standing Route 66 motel now closed to the public.

Faded signage from a once-popular drive-in.

Local diner serving comfort food in a classic Route 66 setting.

Former BBQ stop on Route 66, now permanently closed.

Distinctive abandoned gas station known for its curved architecture.

Classic Route 66 lodging for travelers in the Texas panhandle.

Famous cafe at the midpoint of Route 66, known for pies and nostalgia.

Small shop featuring Route 66 souvenirs and artisan goods.

Ruins of a once-thriving town on the Texas & New Mexico border.

Derelict diner with nostalgic signage along an abandoned town strip.

Faded motel emblematic of Glenrio’s ghost-town atmosphere.

Former motel along Route 66, now closed

Classic Route 66 motel with vintage charm

Retro-style motel offering basic roadside lodging

Vintage Texaco station and Route 66 photo favorite.

Longstanding Route 66 diner with a gift shop.

Welcome center with exhibits and traveler info.

Museum and diner combo with classic cars and memorabilia.

Abandoned vintage service station from Route 66’s heyday.

Defunct Route 66 motel with visible ruins.

Former trading post, now abandoned.

Old Route 66 cafe, now closed and decaying.

Abandoned gas station now a popular photo stop.

Vintage movie theater showcasing classic charm.

Railroad history museum with artifacts and exhibits.

Local coffee shop and eatery in downtown Tucumcari.

Colorful Route 66 Mexican restaurant known for its sombrero roof.

Charming B&B with whimsical décor and cozy rooms.

Local smoke shop and Route 66 stop.

Classic diner and lounge offering southwestern cuisine.

Old Whiting Bros station, now a Route 66 landmark.

Abandoned retro-style Route 66 diner.

Long-closed motel with vintage Route 66 vibes

BBQ joint serving smoked meats and sides.

Fifties-style diner offering breakfast and American eats.

Center celebrating Pueblo culture through exhibits, art, and food.

Affordable Route 66 motel undergoing revitalization.

Zoo, aquarium, and botanical gardens in one family-friendly destination.

Abandoned vintage motel with classic Route 66 roadside charm.

Iconic neon motel sign from Route 66’s mid-century golden age.

Vintage motel with classic charm and historic Route 66 vibes.

Historic mid-century gas station on Route 66.

Historic mansion-turned-restaurant, now closed but preserved.

Natural rock formation resembling an owl.

Abandoned trading post and gas station.

Former cafe or gas stop on Route 66, now closed.

Vintage roadside bar from Route 66’s heyday.

Historic trading post from the Route 66 era with cultural significance.

Abandoned eatery on the Mother Road with faded signage and history.

Vintage curio shop with souvenirs and Route 66 memorabilia.

Once-busy garage now abandoned along Route 66.

Iconic faded Whiting Bros. sign, a relic of the roadside past.

Classic American diner serving hearty meals and nostalgia.

Cozy roadside café with breakfast and coffee staples.

Historic eatery known for Native crafts and local cuisine.

Retro-style Route 66 motel with modern comforts.

Quaint Route 66-era lodge with southwestern charm.

Shuttered Route 66 bar with western flair.