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Route 66 stops in New Mexico

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Old Town Albuquerque

1. Old Town Albuquerque

The Plaza Square, Albuquerque, NM

Historic adobe district with shops, museums, and cultural attractions.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Districts
San Felipe de Neri Church

2. San Felipe de Neri Church

2005 N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, NM

Historic adobe church on Route 66.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Roadrunner Lodge

3. Roadrunner Lodge

1023 E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Mid-century modern motel with Route 66 flair

Lodging Motels
Blue Swallow Motel

4. Blue Swallow Motel

815 E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Famous neon-lit Route 66 motel since the 1940s

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
Americana Motel

5. Americana Motel

406 E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM

Traditional Route 66 motel for travelers

Lodging Hotels Motels
Hotel Casteneda

6. Hotel Casteneda

524 Railroad Ave, Las Vegas, NM

Historic Harvey House hotel restored and reopened to guests.

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
Luna Lodge

7. Luna Lodge

Central Ave, Albuquerque, NM

Historic motel with distinct neon, now closed and decaying.

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
Loretto Chapel

8. Loretto Chapel

207 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM

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

Landmarks & Icons Monuments
Santa Fe Espresso Co.

9. Santa Fe Espresso Co.

56 E San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM

Coffee shop and café in downtown Santa Fe.

Restaurants Cafes
Oldest House Museum

10. Oldest House Museum

215 E De Vargas St, Santa Fe, NM

Believed to be the oldest house in the U.S., built around 1646.

Museums
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

11. Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

217 Johnson St, Santa Fe, NM

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

Museums Art Museums
San Miguel Chapel

12. San Miguel Chapel

401 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM

Oldest church structure in the United States.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Santa Fe Village

13. Santa Fe Village

227 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe, NM

Quaint shopping and cultural area in downtown Santa Fe.

Shops & Markets Boutiques
The Pantry

14. The Pantry

1820 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM

Long-running diner famous for New Mexican cuisine.

Restaurants Casual Dining
El Rey Court

15. El Rey Court

1862 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM

Hip boutique motel with mid-century vibes and amenities.

Lodging Hotels
Silver Saddle Motel

16. Silver Saddle Motel

2810 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM

Classic roadside motel with retro style and Route 66 charm.

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
Bottle Shop

17. Bottle Shop

Main St, Newkirk, NM

Once-active shop, now closed and forgotten.

Shops & Markets General Stores
Clines Corners

18. Clines Corners

1 Yacht Club Drive, Clines Corners, NM

Roadside travel center since 1934.

Roadside Attractions Travel Centers
Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum

19. Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum

905 U.S. Rte 66, Moriarty, NM

Classic car and vintage toy collection off Route 66.

Museums Transportation/Auto
U.S. Southwest Soaring Museum

20. U.S. Southwest Soaring Museum

918 Rte 66, Moriarty, NM

Museum preserving the history of motorless flight and gliders.

Museums Specialty/Niche
Sunset Motel - NM

21. Sunset Motel - NM

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

Quaint mid-century motel with nostalgic feel

Lodging Motels
Sputnik Neon

22. Sputnik Neon

1009 West Highway 66, Moriarty, NM

Iconic neon Sputnik sign shining bright on Route 66.

Signs & Neon Classic Neon
Midway Boxcar

23. Midway Boxcar

Old Highway 66, Edgewood, NM

Vintage railroad boxcar repurposed as a roadside landmark.

Roadside Attractions Historic Structures
Midway Trading Post

24. Midway Trading Post

Old Highway 66, Edgewood, NM

Abandoned trading post with retro signage and structures.

Roadside Attractions Historic Trading Posts
Route 66 Murals

25. Route 66 Murals

844 NM-333, Tijeras, NM

Outdoor murals depicting scenes from the Mother Road.

Murals & Public Art Murals
Musical Highway

26. Musical Highway

Rte 66, Tijeras, NM

Stretch of Route 66 that plays “America the Beautiful” at 45mph.

Roadside Attractions Interactive Features
Mountain Lodge

27. Mountain Lodge

Monticello Dr, Carnuel, NM

Abandoned lodge site in the Sandia foothills near Route 66.

Lodging Motels
La Puerta Motor Lodge

28. La Puerta Motor Lodge

9710 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM

Faded Route 66-era motor lodge with vintage signage.

Lodging Motels
Pinon Motel

29. Pinon Motel

8501 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

Simple motel with a classic Route 66 location.

Lodging Motels
Pioneer Motel

30. Pioneer Motel

7600 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM

Vintage motor court on historic Route 66.

Lodging Motels
Loma Verde Motel

31. Loma Verde Motel

7503 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

Colorful old-school motel with iconic neon.

Lodging Motels
Unser Racing Museum

32. Unser Racing Museum

1776 Montaño Rd NW, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, NM

Museum honoring the Unser racing family with cars and memorabilia.

Museums Transportation/Auto
El Camino Motel

33. El Camino Motel

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

Old-school motor inn offering basic rooms.

Lodging Motels
Kaps Coffee Shop & Diner

34. Kaps Coffee Shop & Diner

5801 Central Ave NE #1701, Albuquerque, NM

Casual diner known for hearty breakfasts and Route 66 vibe.

Restaurants Diners
Tewa Lodge

35. Tewa Lodge

5715 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

Southwest-style motel with adobe architecture.

Lodging Motels
Lazy Motel

36. Lazy Motel

5601 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

Classic roadside motel serving travelers since mid-century.

Lodging Motels
Loyola's Family Restaurant

37. Loyola's Family Restaurant

4500 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM

Beloved diner offering New Mexican comfort food since the 1980s.

Restaurants Diners
Blunt Bros Coffee

38. 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

39. De Anza Motor Lodge

4301 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

Historic Route 66 motor lodge, now abandoned.

Lodging Historic Motels & Hotels
Town Lodge

40. Town Lodge

4101 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

Classic Route 66-era motel with vintage charm.

Lodging Motels
Flying Star Cafe

41. Flying Star Cafe

3416 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM

Eclectic café with bakery items and comfort food staples.

Restaurants Cafes
Kellys Food Service Station

42. Kellys Food Service Station

3222 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM

Historic gas station turned brewpub with Route 66 appeal.

Nightlife Breweries
Hiway House

43. Hiway House

3200 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM

Retro motel with mid-century flair near university district.

Lodging Motels
66 Diner

44. 66 Diner

1405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

1950s-style diner with classic American food and nostalgic decor.

Restaurants Diners
Imperial Inn Motel

45. Imperial Inn Motel

701 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

Affordable Route 66 motel undergoing revitalization.

Lodging Motels
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

46. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

2401 12th St NW, Albuquerque, NM

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

Museums Local History
Hotel Andaluz

47. Hotel Andaluz

125 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM

Upscale historic hotel with modern amenities.

Lodging Hotels
Turquoise Museum

48. Turquoise Museum

400 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM

Museum showcasing turquoise jewelry, history, and mining.

Museums Specialty/Niche
Museum of Natural History and Science

49. Museum of Natural History and Science

1801 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM

Interactive museum with exhibits on dinosaurs, space, and the Southwest.

Museums Specialty/Niche
Buffet Restaurant Sign

50. Buffet Restaurant Sign

4th SW St, Albuquerque, NM

Retro neon sign from a bygone Route 66 restaurant.

Signs & Neon Classic Neon
Murals

51. Murals

4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

Vibrant street art and murals celebrating local culture.

Murals & Public Art Murals
Red Ball Cafe

52. Red Ball Cafe

1303 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

Long-running diner with classic New Mexican fare.

Restaurants Casual Dining
Monica's El Portal Restaurant

53. Monica's El Portal Restaurant

321 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM

Classic New Mexican cuisine served in a cozy, colorful setting with a patio.

Restaurants Mexican
Rio Grande Trading

54. Rio Grande Trading

1920 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM

Eclectic trading post with souvenirs, Route 66 goods, and curios.

Shops & Markets Trading Posts
ABQ BioPark

55. ABQ BioPark

903 10th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

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

Attractions Aquariums Zoos
Glenrio Visitor Center

56. Glenrio Visitor Center

37315 I-40 C, Glenrio, NM

Welcome center with exhibits and traveler info.

Community & Visitor Centers Welcome Centers
Old Wooden Bridge - Original 1926 US 66

57. 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
Russells Truck & Travel Center

58. Russells Truck & Travel Center

1583 Frontage Road 4132, Glenrio, NM

Museum and diner combo with classic cars and memorabilia.

Museums Specialty/Niche
Old Shop

59. Old Shop

E Main Ave, San Jon, NM

Empty structure, once a Route 66 roadside shop.

Roadside Attractions Historic Structures
Steve Gore Trading

60. Steve Gore Trading

E Main Ave, San Jon, NM

Former trading post, now abandoned.

Roadside Attractions Historic Trading Posts