Things to do on Route 66

Simple, budget-friendly stay for Route 66 travelers.

Series of murals depicting Barstow and Route 66 history.

Dedicated to preserving Route 66 history and memorabilia.

Built in 1911 as a Santa Fe Railroad depot and Harvey House hotel; now listed on the National Register and housing the Route 66 Mother Road Museum and Western America Railroad Museum.

Railroad museum featuring locomotives and artifacts.

Local favorite diner with a retro vibe and hearty portions.

Nature and science center highlighting desert ecology.

Iconic neon-lit motel offering classic Route 66 lodging.

Local museum focused on Mojave Desert history.

Roadside trailer attraction along the Lenwood stretch of Route 66.

Historic stop along the desert stretch of Route 66.

Family-style restaurant chain known for hearty American comfort food.

Historic inn now closed but still standing along the highway.

Rustic saloon offering Wild West charm in the high desert.

Former fueling station now weathered and empty.

Whimsical forest of bottle trees, a Route 66 icon.

Former bank structure with faded signage and Route 66 history.

Regional museum featuring local culture and Route 66 artifacts.

Biker-friendly eatery with hearty meals and Route 66 flair.

Historic rail station blending past and present.

Museum filled with Route 66 memorabilia and exhibits.

Colorful mural depicting Route 66 scenes in Victorville.

Rustic Route 66-era motel with historical charm and signage.

Casual Mexican restaurant along the 66 corridor in Victorville.

Classic Route 66 diner known for hearty breakfasts and burgers.

Historic steel bridge along the Route 66 alignment.

Desert mini mart now abandoned, a relic of roadside commerce.

Gift and antique shop filled with Route 66 memorabilia.

Classic metal sign marking Victorville’s old Route 66 district.

Local shop offering Native American crafts and unique goods.

Roadside motel offering affordable lodging with a retro vibe.

Historic marker commemorating an old Route 66 gas stop.

Surviving sign of the iconic Summit Inn, destroyed by fire.

Museum at the site of the first McDonald's restaurant.

Historic performing arts venue from the 1920s.

Museum focused on rail history and the Inland Empire.

Family-run Mexican-American diner operating since 1937.

Historic site celebrating travelers’ arrival in Cajon Pass.

Commemorative monument marking a historic trail junction.

Iconic teepee-style motel and popular Route 66 photo stop.

Monument marking the historic Blue Cut pass area.

Several bridges along Route 66 through the Cajon Pass built between 1920 and 1952, with years stamped into the railings.

Steakhouse with origins tracing back to the 1800s.

Fully restored 1915 service station museum on Route 66.

Decorative Route 66 signage and monument display.

Rustic fine-dining restaurant with a glowing lamp icon.

One of 12 monuments honoring pioneer women across the U.S.

Large retro-style coffee cup sign in front of a classic diner.

Botanical garden featuring diverse native California plant species.

Casual deli and market serving fresh, local fare.

Regional museum preserving Claremont's local history.

Auto museum dedicated to NHRA and racing history.

Museum showcasing the history of drag racing & hot rod culture.

Retro motel offering lodging with tropical flair.

Remaining marquee of a former Route 66 drive-in theater.

Racing museum with vintage cars, memorabilia & history of Justice Bros.

Restored gas station with vintage signage.

Historic Monrovia residence with architectural significance.

Historic Mayan Revival-style hotel on Route 66, currently closed.

Familiar American diner chain serving breakfast, lunch & dinner.