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Natural Features on Route 66

Grand Falls

1. Grand Falls

5685 Riverside Dr, Joplin, MO

Scenic waterfall and natural swimming hole on Shoal Creek.

Natural Features Overlooks Waterfalls
The Blue Hole

2. The Blue Hole

1085 Blue Hole Rd, Santa Rosa, NM

Crystal-clear natural spring and popular diving spot.

Natural Features River/Lake Access
Continental Divide

3. Continental Divide

1 NM-122, Continental Divide, NM

Geographic high point where waters flow to opposite coasts.

Natural Features Overlooks
Sitgreaves Pass - AZ

4. Sitgreaves Pass - AZ

Historic Rte 66, Golden Valley, AZ

Mountain pass with winding roads and sweeping vistas.

Natural Features Overlooks
Shaffer Fish Bowl - AZ

5. Shaffer Fish Bowl - AZ

Oatman Highway, Golden Valley, AZ

Natural rock formation resembling a giant fish bowl.

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Pinnacles - AZ

6. Pinnacles - AZ

162 Main St, Oatman, AZ

Tall jagged rock formations in the center of town.

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The Palms

7. The Palms

304 W Broadway St, Needles, CA

Tall palm trees line this historic Route 66 street corner.

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Jensen Point Overlook

8. Jensen Point Overlook

1039 E Osage St, Pacific, MO

Scenic overlook offering panoramic views of Pacific and the Meramec River Valley.

Natural Features Overlooks