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Route 66 stops in New Mexico

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Palace of the Governors

1. Palace of the Governors

105 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM

Oldest public building in continuous use in the U.S., now a museum.

Museums Historic Sites
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi

2. Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi

131 Cathedral Pl, Santa Fe, NM

Prominent Roman Catholic cathedral with French Romanesque design.

Landmarks & Icons Monuments
Loretto Chapel

3. Loretto Chapel

207 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM

Famous for its “miraculous” spiral staircase built without nails.

Landmarks & Icons Monuments
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

4. Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

217 Johnson St, Santa Fe, NM

Museum dedicated to the life and work of Georgia O'Keeffe.

Museums Art Museums
Silver Saddle Motel

5. Silver Saddle Motel

2810 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM

Classic roadside motel with retro style and Route 66 charm.

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
The Pantry

6. The Pantry

1820 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM

Long-running diner famous for New Mexican cuisine.

Restaurants Casual Dining
El Rey Court

7. El Rey Court

1862 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM

Hip boutique motel with mid-century vibes and amenities.

Lodging Hotels
Clines Corners

8. Clines Corners

1 Yacht Club Drive, Clines Corners, NM

Roadside travel center since 1934.

Roadside Attractions Travel Centers
U.S. Southwest Soaring Museum

9. U.S. Southwest Soaring Museum

918 Rte 66, Moriarty, NM

Museum preserving the history of motorless flight and gliders.

Museums Specialty/Niche
Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum

10. Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum

905 U.S. Rte 66, Moriarty, NM

Classic car and vintage toy collection off Route 66.

Museums Transportation/Auto
Sunset Motel - NM

11. Sunset Motel - NM

East, 501 U.S. Rte 66, Moriarty, NM

Quaint mid-century motel with nostalgic feel

Lodging Motels
Sputnik Neon

12. Sputnik Neon

1009 West Highway 66, Moriarty, NM

Iconic neon Sputnik sign shining bright on Route 66.

Signs & Neon Classic Neon
Midway Boxcar

13. Midway Boxcar

Old Highway 66, Edgewood, NM

Vintage railroad boxcar repurposed as a roadside landmark.

Roadside Attractions Historic Structures
Midway Trading Post

14. Midway Trading Post

Old Highway 66, Edgewood, NM

Abandoned trading post with retro signage and structures.

Roadside Attractions Historic Trading Posts
Blunt Bros Coffee

15. Blunt Bros Coffee

4400 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM

Local coffee shop and casual hangout in the Nob Hill area.

Restaurants Cafes
De Anza Motor Lodge

16. De Anza Motor Lodge

4301 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

Historic Route 66 motor lodge, now abandoned.

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
Town Lodge

17. Town Lodge

4101 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

Classic Route 66-era motel with vintage charm.

Lodging Motels
Premiere Motel

18. Premiere Motel

Central Ave, Albuquerque, NM

Simple roadside motel serving budget travelers.

Lodging Motels
Kellys Food Service Station

19. Kellys Food Service Station

3222 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM

Historic gas station turned brewpub with Route 66 appeal.

Nightlife Breweries
Tucumcari Inn

20. Tucumcari Inn

1700 E Tucumcari Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Former motel along Route 66, now closed

Lodging Motels
Historic Route 66 Motel - NM

21. Historic Route 66 Motel - NM

1620 Rte 66, Tucumcari, NM

Classic Route 66 motel with vintage charm

Lodging Motels
Palomino Motel

22. Palomino Motel

1215 E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Retro-style motel offering basic roadside lodging

Lodging Motels
Texaco Trade Station

23. Texaco Trade Station

1201-1207 E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Vintage Texaco station and Route 66 photo favorite.

Roadside Attractions Historic Gas Stations Photo Ops
Dels Restaurant & Gifts

24. Dels Restaurant & Gifts

1202 E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Longstanding Route 66 diner with a gift shop.

Restaurants Casual Dining
Glenrio Visitor Center

25. Glenrio Visitor Center

37315 I-40 C, Glenrio, NM

Welcome center with exhibits and traveler info.

Community & Visitor Centers Welcome Centers
Russells Truck & Travel Center

26. Russells Truck & Travel Center

1583 Frontage Road 4132, Glenrio, NM

Museum and diner combo with classic cars and memorabilia.

Museums Specialty/Niche
Historic ground beacon for airmail pilots

Historic beacon used for early airmail navigation.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Markers
Old Service Station - NM

28. Old Service Station - NM

115-223 Main Ave, San Jon, NM

Abandoned vintage service station from Route 66’s heyday.

Roadside Attractions Historic Gas Stations
Western Motel - NM

29. Western Motel - NM

2nd St, San Jon, NM

Defunct Route 66 motel with visible ruins.

Lodging Motels
Old Shop

30. Old Shop

E Main Ave, San Jon, NM

Empty structure, once a Route 66 roadside shop.

Roadside Attractions Historic Structures
Steve Gore Trading

31. Steve Gore Trading

E Main Ave, San Jon, NM

Former trading post, now abandoned.

Roadside Attractions Historic Trading Posts
Smith's Cafe

32. Smith's Cafe

E Main Ave, San Jon, NM

Old Route 66 cafe, now closed and decaying.

Restaurants Casual Dining
Old Wooden Bridge - Original 1926 US 66

33. Old Wooden Bridge - Original 1926 US 66

Frontage Rd 4102 (CR C020), Bard, NM

Surviving 1926 timber bridge on the original Route 66 alignment.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Bridges
Abandoned Rest Area ("Modern Restrooms" / Endee Motor Court)

34. Abandoned Rest Area ("Modern Restrooms" / Endee Motor Court)

Old Route 66 / Frontage Rd (County Rd C020) just east of NM-93 Exit 369, Bard (ghost-town cluster that includes Endee), NM

1930s restrooms and motel slab at Bard/Endee ghost-town cluster.

Roadside Attractions Historic Sites
Tucumcari Mountain Marker

Iconic marker near Tucumcari Mountain on Route 66.

Landmarks & Icons Monument / Markers
Prolly Gas

36. Prolly Gas

1823 Rte 66, Tucumcari, NM

Abandoned gas station now a popular photo stop.

Roadside Attractions Historic Gas Stations Photo Ops
Odeon Theatre

37. Odeon Theatre

123 S 2nd St, Tucumcari, NM

Vintage movie theater showcasing classic charm.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Theaters
Tucumcari Railroad Museum

38. Tucumcari Railroad Museum

100 W Railroad Ave, Tucumcari, NM

Railroad history museum with artifacts and exhibits.

Museums Transportation/Auto
Carlson Coffee Company

39. Carlson Coffee Company

115 E Smith Ave, Tucumcari, NM

Local coffee shop and eatery in downtown Tucumcari.

Restaurants Cafes
La Cita

40. La Cita

821 S 1st St, Tucumcari, NM

Colorful Route 66 Mexican restaurant known for its sombrero roof.

Restaurants Mexican
Dollhouse Bed & Breakfast

41. Dollhouse Bed & Breakfast

401 S. First Street, Tucumcari, NM

Charming B&B with whimsical décor and cozy rooms.

Lodging B&Bs
Route 66 Smoke Shop

42. Route 66 Smoke Shop

202 Rte 66, Tucumcari, NM

Local smoke shop and Route 66 stop.

Shops & Markets Novelty Shops
Pow Wow Restaurant & Lizard Lounge

43. Pow Wow Restaurant & Lizard Lounge

801 W Tucumcari Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Classic diner and lounge offering southwestern cuisine.

Restaurants Casual Dining
Whiting Bros

44. Whiting Bros

384 W Tucumcari Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Old Whiting Bros station, now a Route 66 landmark.

Roadside Attractions Historic Gas Stations
Rubee's Diner

45. Rubee's Diner

W Tucumcari Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Abandoned retro-style Route 66 diner.

Restaurants Diners
Apache Motel

46. Apache Motel

1134-1166 I-40BL, Tucumcari, NM

Long-closed motel with vintage Route 66 vibes

Lodging Motels
Watson's BBQ

47. Watson's BBQ

502 S Lake St, Tucumcari, NM

BBQ joint serving smoked meats and sides.

Restaurants BBQ
Kix On 66

48. Kix On 66

1102 E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Fifties-style diner offering breakfast and American eats.

Restaurants Diners
El Camino Motel

49. El Camino Motel

6851 4th St NW, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, NM

Old-school motor inn offering basic rooms.

Lodging Motels
Flying Star Cafe

50. Flying Star Cafe

3416 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM

Eclectic café with bakery items and comfort food staples.

Restaurants Cafes
Hotel Andaluz

51. Hotel Andaluz

125 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM

Upscale historic hotel with modern amenities.

Lodging Hotels
Turquoise Museum

52. Turquoise Museum

400 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM

Museum showcasing turquoise jewelry, history, and mining.

Museums Specialty/Niche
Buffet Restaurant Sign

53. Buffet Restaurant Sign

4th SW St, Albuquerque, NM

Retro neon sign from a bygone Route 66 restaurant.

Signs & Neon Classic Neon
Murals

54. Murals

4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

Vibrant street art and murals celebrating local culture.

Murals & Public Art Murals
Church

55. Church

4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

Historic adobe church on Route 66.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Red Ball Cafe

56. Red Ball Cafe

1303 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

Long-running diner with classic New Mexican fare.

Restaurants Casual Dining
Park

57. Park

Central Ave, Albuquerque, NM

Public park with Route 66 ties and a shaded rest area.

Parks & Outdoors City Parks
The Panderosa

58. The Panderosa

Central Ave, Albuquerque, NM

Retro roadside motel along the Central Ave strip.

Lodging Motels
La Puerta Motor Lodge

59. La Puerta Motor Lodge

9710 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM

Faded Route 66-era motor lodge with vintage signage.

Lodging Motels
Pinon Motel

60. Pinon Motel

8501 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

Simple motel with a classic Route 66 location.

Lodging Motels