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Things to do on Route 66
1. Dels Restaurant & Gifts
Longstanding Route 66 diner with a gift shop.
2. Kix On 66
Fifties-style diner offering breakfast and American eats.
3. Tee Pee Curios
Iconic souvenir shop with a teepee façade.
4. Carlson Coffee Company
Local coffee shop and eatery in downtown Tucumcari.
5. Tucumcari Railroad Museum
Railroad history museum with artifacts and exhibits.
6. Odeon Theatre
Vintage movie theater showcasing classic charm.
7. Dollhouse Bed & Breakfast
Charming B&B with whimsical décor and cozy rooms.
8. Joe's Restaurant
Closed diner on historic Route 66.
9. Mesalands Dinosaur Museum
Dinosaur museum with fossils, replicas, and exhibits.
10. La Cita
Colorful Route 66 Mexican restaurant known for its sombrero roof.
11. Tucumcari Mountain Marker
Iconic marker near Tucumcari Mountain on Route 66.
12. Apache Motel
Long-closed motel with vintage Route 66 vibes
13. Route 66 Smoke Shop
Local smoke shop and Route 66 stop.
14. Whiting Bros
Old Whiting Bros station, now a Route 66 landmark.
15. Pow Wow Restaurant & Lizard Lounge
Classic diner and lounge offering southwestern cuisine.
16. Buckaroo Motel
Western-themed roadside motel with cowboy vibe.
17. Route 66 Sculpture
Sculpture display honoring Route 66 legacy.
18. New Mexico Route 66 Museum
Museum celebrating Route 66 history in New Mexico.
19. Mercantile 29:11
Quaint shop offering Route 66 merchandise and gifts.
20. Tucumcari Trading Post
Gift shop with Route 66 memorabilia and western goods.
21. Rubee's Diner
Abandoned retro-style Route 66 diner.
22. Abandoned Drive-in
Former drive-in theater, now closed and unused.
23. Ranch House Cafe
Deserted Route 66 café and classic roadside relic.
24. Magnolia Station
Closed service station from Route 66’s heyday.
25. Esso Gas Station
Vintage Esso station preserved for Route 66 travelers.
26. Paradise Cafe
Long-abandoned roadside cafe on Route 66.
27. Paradise Motel - NM
Empty vintage motel along historic Route 66
28. Wilkerson's Trade
Old trading post now abandoned.
30. La Mesa Motel
Affordable stopover motel for Route 66 travelers
31. Route 66 Restaurant
Closed restaurant that once served Route 66 patrons.
33. Visitor Info Center
Information stop for Santa Rosa visitors and travelers.
34. The Blue Hole
Crystal-clear natural spring and popular diving spot.
35. Sun 'N Sand Motel
Classic Route 66 roadside motel with retro charm.
36. Bless Me Ultima Park
Community park honoring author Rudolfo Anaya.
37. Sunset Motel - NM
Quaint mid-century motel with nostalgic feel.
38. Joseph's Bar & Grill
Classic Route 66 diner known for hearty food and neon signage.
39. La Loma Lodge & RV Park
Family-run lodge and RV park along Route 66.
40. Clubcafe Sign
Iconic neon sign from a bygone Route 66 diner.
42. Acoma Pueblo
Historic mesa-top Native American village known as Sky City.
43. Grants Cafe Sign
Classic neon sign from the heyday of Route 66 diners.
44. Wayside Motel
Abandoned vintage motel with classic Route 66 roadside charm.
45. Franciscan Lodge
Abandoned lodge on Route 66 once known for hospitality.
46. Desert Sun Motel
Faded motel structure from Route 66’s heyday.
47. Outlaws Saloon
Shuttered Route 66 bar with western flair.
48. Sands Motel - NM
Vintage motel with classic charm and historic Route 66 vibes.
49. Sands Motel Sign
Iconic neon motel sign from Route 66’s mid-century golden age.
50. Old Cars on Route 66
Outdoor display of vintage cars celebrating Route 66 history.
51. Painted Satellites
Colorful satellite dishes painted along Route 66.
52. The Roarin' 20's Sign
Vintage neon sign reminiscent of 1920s glamour.
53. Pat's Lounge
Closed Route 66 bar once frequented by locals.
54. Mining Museum
Interactive museum highlighting Grants’ uranium mining past.
55. Route 66 Neon Drive Thru
Glowing neon display where cars drive through Route 66 signage.
56. Swap Meets Route 66
Defunct flea market site on historic Route 66.
57. Charlie's Radiator Service
Old radiator shop now defunct along Route 66.
58. Los Alamos Motel Sign
Vacant signage from the long-gone Los Alamos Motel.
59. Dinosaur Rock
Large rock formation resembling a dinosaur along Route 66.
60. Tomahawk Bar
Western-themed bar now closed but still visible from the highway.