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Things to do on Route 66

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Neon Museum of Saint Louis

Collection of restored neon signs from mid-century STL.

Museums Specialty/Niche
National Museum of Transportation

One of the largest collections of transportation vehicles in the world.

Museums Transportation/Auto
Pioneer Gothic Church

1857 Gothic-style church open for tours.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
European Café

4. European Café

Springfield, MO

European-inspired café and bakery in downtown Springfield.

Food & Drink Cafes
Roadrunner Lodge

5. Roadrunner Lodge

Tucumcari, NM

Mid-century modern motel with Route 66 flair

Lodging Motels
Beacon Car Wash

6. Beacon Car Wash

Pacific, MO

Retro-themed car wash on Route 66.

Roadside Attractions Quirky Stops
Woodruff Building

7. Woodruff Building

Springfield, MO

Historic multi-story downtown building

Landmarks & Icons Historic Main Streets
J.H. Hawes Grain Elevator

Historic grain elevator museum in Atlanta.

Museums Specialty/Niche
Barney's Beanery

9. Barney's Beanery

West Hollywood, CA

Historic rock 'n' roll bar & grill, open since 1920.

Nightlife Historic Bars
The Normal Theater

Restored historic movie theater in downtown Normal.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Cinemas
Rock Fountain Court

11. Rock Fountain Court

Springfield, MO

Former motor court, now closed.

Lodging Historic Motel/Hotels
Hotel Casteneda

12. Hotel Casteneda

Las Vegas, NM

Historic Harvey House hotel restored and reopened to guests.

Lodging Historic Motel/Hotels
Boxcar Museum

13. Boxcar Museum

Williamsville, IL

Museum housed in an old rail boxcar with unique displays.

Museums Specialty/Niche
Skyview Drive-in

14. Skyview Drive-in

Litchfield, IL

Historic open-air cinema still in operation on Route 66.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Cinemas
Amboy Crater

15. Amboy Crater

Amboy, CA

Extinct cinder cone volcano offering hiking and views.

Roadside Attractions Natural Features
1867 Macoupin County Jail

Historic limestone jail used from 1869 to 1988.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
1860 Arizona Jail

17. 1860 Arizona Jail

Seligman, AZ

Old West jail exhibit from Arizona’s frontier days.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
McCook Sign

18. McCook Sign

McCook, IL

Welcome sign marking entry into McCook’s Route 66 corridor.

Signs & Neon Iconic Signs
Hackberry General Store

Beloved vintage shop loaded with Route 66 memorabilia.

Shops & Markets General Stores
Mr D'z Route 66 Diner - AZ

Retro diner serving burgers, shakes, and fries.

Food & Drink Diners