Things to do on Route 66

Historic mid-century gas station on Route 66.

Historic mansion-turned-restaurant, now closed but preserved.

Casino, hotel, and entertainment complex themed around Route 66.

Route 66 intersection point noted by historians and enthusiasts.

Natural rock formation resembling an owl.

Abandoned trading post and gas station.

Former cafe or gas stop on Route 66, now closed.

Vintage roadside bar from Route 66’s heyday.

Historic trading post from the Route 66 era with cultural significance.

Abandoned eatery on the Mother Road with faded signage and history.

Vintage curio shop with souvenirs and Route 66 memorabilia.

Once-busy garage now abandoned along Route 66.

Iconic faded Whiting Bros. sign, a relic of the roadside past.

Former motel signage from the Whiting Bros. chain.

Crumbling old gas station with vintage pumps.

Official visitor hub offering Route 66 info and exhibits.

Historic theater signage from Amarillo’s cinema era.

Vintage roadside motel serving Route 66 travelers.

Gallery showcasing local Route 66-themed art.

One of Texas’s oldest bars still in operation on Route 66.

Classic American diner with Route 66 memorabilia.

Historic stretch of Route 66 lined with shops and eateries.

Antique store and Route 66 photo op steeped in history.

Biker-themed bar and grill popular with Route 66 travelers.

Hot dog spot with a fun, funky atmosphere along Route 66.

Abandoned neon sign from a long-closed motel.

Dealership offering new and used Volkswagens, financing, and service options.

Oversized cowboy statue and gift shop near Route 66.

Convenient RV park near Cadillac Ranch.

Iconic row of half-buried Cadillacs — major Route 66 landmark.

Abandoned gas station with faded Route 66 charm.

Vintage gas station capturing early Route 66 spirit.

Local museum showcasing cultural artifacts from Vega and Route 66.

Personal collection of quirky Route 66 memorabilia.

Classic mom-and-pop diner loved by locals.

Long-standing Route 66 motel now closed to the public.

Faded signage from a once-popular drive-in.

Decorative Route 66 sign perfect for traveler selfies.

Casual eatery serving burgers and comfort food.

Local diner serving comfort food in a classic Route 66 setting.

Distinctive abandoned gas station known for its curved architecture.

Vintage Phillips 66 station preserved as a roadside icon.

Classic Route 66 lodging for travelers in the Texas panhandle.

Small shop featuring Route 66 souvenirs and artisan goods.

Former BBQ stop on Route 66, now permanently closed.

Famous cafe at the midpoint of Route 66, known for pies and nostalgia.

Ruins of a once-thriving gas stop on the Texas–New Mexico border.

Derelict diner with nostalgic signage along an abandoned town strip.

Faded motel emblematic of Glenrio’s ghost-town atmosphere.

Marked dead end of Route 66 near the Texas–New Mexico line.

Welcome center with exhibits and traveler info.

Surviving 1926 timber bridge on the original Route 66 alignment.

Museum and diner combo with classic cars and memorabilia.

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

Empty structure, once a Route 66 roadside shop.

Former trading post, now abandoned.

Old Route 66 cafe, now closed and decaying.

Historic beacon used for early airmail navigation.

Abandoned vintage service station from Route 66’s heyday.

Defunct Route 66 motel with visible ruins.