Things to do on Route 66

Natural rock formation resembling a giant fish bowl.

Historic gas station and museum on scenic Route 66.

Charming small-town post office still in operation.

Tall jagged rock formations in the center of town.

Classic welcome sign marking Oatman's historic entrance.

T-shirt and apparel shop with vintage roadwear.

Old West trading post with unique handmade goods.

Once thriving motel and cabin camp on the Mother Road.

Iconic neon-lit motel offering classic Route 66 lodging.

Tall palm trees line this historic Route 66 street corner.

Display of a borax wagon paying homage to mining heritage.

Family-run Mexican joint offering hearty meals for road trippers.

Shaded community park with RV accommodations along Route 66.

Restored historic hotel and former railroad depot from 1908.

Local sweet shop offering snacks, drinks, and ice cream.

Local museum showcasing the history of Needles and Route 66.

Vintage motor inn with Route 66 vibes.

Famous welcome sign greeting Route 66 travelers entering Needles.

Historic train display celebrating Needles' railroad legacy.

Closed classic Mexican cafe once popular with Route 66 travelers.

Roadside liquor store known for quirky Route 66 stop photos.

Once a charming stop for travelers, now permanently closed.

Closed roadside inn.

Classic gas station with restored pumps and signage.

Roadside art installation of stacked desert rock formations.

Iconic Route 66 road sign near the California border crossing.

Scenic point where Route 66 once crossed into Arizona.

Abandoned dead-end section of old Route 66 near Needles.

Preserved desert schoolhouse with Route 66 and mining exhibits.

Memorial installation commemorating Route 66 travelers and history.

Desert roadside stop with old-school charm.

Old general store from a bygone era of Route 66 commerce.

Unexpected roadside statue offering a unique stop for travelers.

Route 66 sign marking historical significance in the Mojave.

Once a lifeline to travelers, now a shell of its former self.

128 timber trestle bridges built from 1929 to 1935 along the Mojave Desert stretch of Route 66, under ongoing preservation efforts.

Popular diner stop for travelers along the desert stretch of Route 66.

Deserted Route 66 diner and gas stop from the Mother Road’s heyday.

Simple tribute along Route 66 marking memory and loss in the Mojave.

Distinctive dual Route 66 sign, a popular photo-op spot.

Solitary symbolic tree near the former town of Bagdad.

Faded gas stop standing as a desert relic on Route 66.

Unique roadside site with quirky Route 66 branding and historical nods.

Vintage signage marking a once-thriving stopover.

Once part of a gas station empire, now a fading memory.

Famous filming location, now closed but iconic.

Classic Route 66 motel signage standing tall in the desert.

Route 66 sign marking historical significance in the Mojave.

Curiously named roadside stop with desert charm.

Restored Old West mining town, now a tourist attraction.

Local history museum in Daggett.

Oddly designed home featuring ski lodge-style architecture.

Historic general store tied to early Route 66 life.

Historic blacksmith shop once serving travelers and settlers.

Former auto garage from Route 66’s heyday, now a relic.

Once a local lodge, now abandoned but retaining rustic charm.

Local desert town market with nostalgic character.

Central corridor of historic Barstow with preserved architecture.

Mexican restaurant with steaks, seafood, and a lively atmosphere.

Former roadside motel, now shuttered but still standing.