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Things to do in New Mexico

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Americana Motel

1. Americana Motel

Tucumcari, NM

Traditional Route 66 motel for travelers

Lodging Hotels Motels
Roadrunner Lodge

2. Roadrunner Lodge

Tucumcari, NM

Mid-century modern motel with Route 66 flair

Lodging Motels
Hotel Casteneda

3. Hotel Casteneda

Las Vegas, NM

Historic Harvey House hotel restored and reopened to guests.

Lodging Historic Motel/Hotels
Blue Swallow Motel

4. Blue Swallow Motel

Tucumcari, NM

Famous neon-lit Route 66 motel since the 1940s

Lodging Historic Motel/Hotels
Luna Lodge

5. Luna Lodge

Albuquerque, NM

Historic motel with distinct neon, now closed and decaying.

Lodging Historic Motel/Hotels
Hiway House

6. Hiway House

Albuquerque, NM

Retro motel with mid-century flair near university district.

Lodging Motels
ABQ BioPark

7. ABQ BioPark

Albuquerque, NM

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

Attractions Aquariums Zoos
Tucumcari Inn

8. Tucumcari Inn

Tucumcari, NM

Former motel along Route 66, now closed

Lodging Motels
Historic Route 66 Motel - NM

Classic Route 66 motel with vintage charm

Lodging Motels
Palomino Motel

10. Palomino Motel

Tucumcari, NM

Retro-style motel offering basic roadside lodging

Lodging Motels
Texaco Trade Station

11. Texaco Trade Station

Tucumcari, NM

Vintage Texaco station and Route 66 photo favorite.

Roadside Attractions Historic Gas Stations Photo Ops
Dels Restaurant & Gifts

Longstanding Route 66 diner with a gift shop.

Food & Drink Casual Dining
Glenrio Visitor Center

Welcome center with exhibits and traveler info.

Community & Visitor Centers Welcome Centers
Russells Truck & Travel Center

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

Abandoned vintage service station from Route 66’s heyday.

Roadside Attractions Historic Gas Stations
Western Motel - NM

Defunct Route 66 motel with visible ruins.

Lodging Motels
Old Shop

18. Old Shop

San Jon, NM

Empty structure, once a Route 66 roadside shop.

Roadside Attractions Historic Structures
Steve Gore Trading

Former trading post, now abandoned.

Roadside Attractions Historic Trading Posts
Smith's Cafe

20. Smith's Cafe

San Jon, NM

Old Route 66 cafe, now closed and decaying.

Food & Drink Casual Dining