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Things to do on Route 66

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Historic Plaza Hotel

1. Historic Plaza Hotel

230 Plaza Park, Las Vegas, NM

Victorian-style hotel built in 1882 overlooking the plaza.

Lodging Hotels
Our Lady of Sorrows Church

2. Our Lady of Sorrows Church

403 Valencia St, Las Vegas, NM

Historic Catholic church in downtown Las Vegas, NM.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Montezuma Castle

3. Montezuma Castle

State Rte 65, Montezuma, NM

Former hotel turned educational campus in Montezuma.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Abandoned Route 66 Bridge

4. Abandoned Route 66 Bridge

County Rd, San Jose, NM

Abandoned bridge along the historic Route 66 corridor.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Bridges
San Jose Catholic Church

5. San Jose Catholic Church

Camino De Los Peirdas, San Jose, NM

Traditional adobe Catholic church in rural New Mexico.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Mayela's Restaurant

6. Mayela's Restaurant

E Pecos Rd, East Pecos, NM

Once-popular local eatery, now closed.

Restaurants Mexican
Pecos National Historical Park

Preserved ruins and trails of the Pecos Pueblo and mission.

Parks & Outdoors Trail/Trailheads
Pecos National Monument Marker

Marker highlighting importance of the Pecos Pueblo site.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Markers
Pigeon Ranch

9. Pigeon Ranch

NM-50, Glorieta, NM

Historic Civil War site near Glorieta Pass.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Sites
Nuestra Senora de Luz Church

10. Nuestra Senora de Luz Church

21 Sleeping Dog Rd, Santa Fe, NM

Peaceful historic adobe church in the hills of Santa Fe.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi

11. Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi

131 Cathedral Pl, Santa Fe, NM

Prominent Roman Catholic cathedral with French Romanesque design.

Landmarks & Icons Monuments
Palace of the Governors

12. 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
Santa Fe Plaza

13. Santa Fe Plaza

63 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM

Historic central plaza with shops, vendors, and cultural events.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Districts
Loretto Chapel

14. 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.

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. Santa Fe Village

227 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe, NM

Quaint shopping and cultural area in downtown Santa Fe.

Shops & Markets Boutiques
The Pantry

20. The Pantry

1820 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM

Long-running diner famous for New Mexican cuisine.

Restaurants Casual Dining
El Rey Court

21. El Rey Court

1862 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM

Hip boutique motel with mid-century vibes and amenities.

Lodging Hotels
Silver Saddle Motel

22. 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

23. Bottle Shop

Main St, Newkirk, NM

Once-active shop, now closed and forgotten.

Shops & Markets General Stores
Clines Corners

24. Clines Corners

1 Yacht Club Drive, Clines Corners, NM

Roadside travel center since 1934.

Roadside Attractions Travel Centers
Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum

25. 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

26. 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

27. Sunset Motel - NM

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

Quaint mid-century motel with nostalgic feel

Lodging Motels
Sputnik Neon

28. Sputnik Neon

1009 West Highway 66, Moriarty, NM

Iconic neon Sputnik sign shining bright on Route 66.

Signs & Neon Classic Neon
Midway Boxcar

29. Midway Boxcar

Old Highway 66, Edgewood, NM

Vintage railroad boxcar repurposed as a roadside landmark.

Roadside Attractions Historic Structures
Midway Trading Post

30. Midway Trading Post

Old Highway 66, Edgewood, NM

Abandoned trading post with retro signage and structures.

Roadside Attractions Historic Trading Posts
Route 66 Murals

31. Route 66 Murals

844 NM-333, Tijeras, NM

Outdoor murals depicting scenes from the Mother Road.

Murals & Public Art Murals
Musical Highway

32. Musical Highway

Rte 66, Tijeras, NM

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

Roadside Attractions Interactive Features
Mountain Lodge

33. Mountain Lodge

Monticello Dr, Carnuel, NM

Abandoned lodge site in the Sandia foothills near Route 66.

Lodging Motels
La Puerta Motor Lodge

34. La Puerta Motor Lodge

9710 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM

Faded Route 66-era motor lodge with vintage signage.

Lodging Motels
Pinon Motel

35. Pinon Motel

8501 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

Simple motel with a classic Route 66 location.

Lodging Motels
Pioneer Motel

36. Pioneer Motel

7600 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM

Vintage motor court on historic Route 66.

Lodging Motels
Loma Verde Motel

37. Loma Verde Motel

7503 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

Colorful old-school motel with iconic neon.

Lodging Motels
Unser Racing Museum

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. Tewa Lodge

5715 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

Southwest-style motel with adobe architecture.

Lodging Motels
Lazy Motel

42. Lazy Motel

5601 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

Classic roadside motel serving travelers since mid-century.

Lodging Motels
Roger Miller Museum

43. Roger Miller Museum

101 S Sheb Wooley Ave, Erick, OK

Museum honoring singer and songwriter Roger Miller—now closed.

Museums Specialty/Niche
GR _ Old Alignment Rte 66

44. GR _ Old Alignment Rte 66

Historic Route 66, Erick, OK

Historic roadway segment of old Route 66.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Alignments
Sandhill Curiosity Shop

45. Sandhill Curiosity Shop

201 S Sheb Wooley Ave, Erick, OK

Famous roadside curiosity shop and Route 66 attraction.

Shops & Markets Novelty Shops
GR One Room Jail

46. GR One Room Jail

Main Ave, Texola, OK

One-room jail attraction along Route 66.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Sites
S Tumbleweed Bar & Grill

47. S Tumbleweed Bar & Grill

16726 Rt66S, Texola, OK

Restaurant along Route 66.

Restaurants Casual Dining
Mesquite Canyon Steakhouse

48. Mesquite Canyon Steakhouse

6511 US-83, Shamrock, TX

Popular local steakhouse serving hearty Texan meals.

Restaurants Steakhouses
Shamrock Country Inn

49. Shamrock Country Inn

711 E 12th St, Shamrock, TX

Comfortable budget-friendly motel in a central Route 66 location.

Lodging Motels
Route 66 Inn

50. Route 66 Inn

800 E 12th St, Shamrock, TX

Classic roadside lodging offering a vintage Route 66 stay experience.

Lodging Motels
Hot Rods Pizza

51. Hot Rods Pizza

709 E 12th St, Shamrock, TX

Former pizza joint, now closed but remembered by locals.

Restaurants Pizza
Road Service Car Sign

52. Road Service Car Sign

700 E 12th St, Shamrock, TX

Retro roadside sign from a classic auto service station.

Signs & Neon Classic Neon
States of Route 66 Mural

53. States of Route 66 Mural

600 E 12th St, Shamrock, TX

Colorful mural representing the states along Route 66.

Murals & Public Art Murals
Blarney Inn

54. Blarney Inn

402 E 12th St, Shamrock, TX

Local inn known for Route 66 traveler hospitality.

Lodging Hotels
Rusty's

55. Rusty's

207 State Spur 556, Shamrock, TX

Local eatery serving classic comfort food near Route 66.

Restaurants Casual Dining
Bill Mack Marker

56. Bill Mack Marker

1206-1242 N Main St, Shamrock, TX

Marker commemorating artist Bill Mack on Route 66.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Markers
Tesla Supercharger

57. Tesla Supercharger

107 E 12th St, Shamrock, TX

Electric vehicle charging station located on Route 66.

Gas & Services EV Charging
U-Drop-Inn Cafe

58. U-Drop-Inn Cafe

1242 N Main St, Shamrock, TX

Art Deco landmark featured in Pixar’s Cars.

Roadside Attractions Historic Buildings
Western Motel - TX

59. Western Motel - TX

104 E 12th St, Shamrock, TX

Traditional Route 66-era motor lodge.

Lodging Motels
Old Gas Station - TX

60. Old Gas Station - TX

Route 66, Shamrock, TX

Abandoned service station with faded Route 66 charm.

Roadside Attractions Historic Gas Stations