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Things to do on Route 66
1. Blue Swallow Motel
Tucumcari, NM
Famous neon-lit Route 66 motel since the 1940s
2. Standard Oil Gas Station
Odell, IL
Restored 1932 filling station — one of the most-photographed on Route 66.
3. Gay Parita Sinclair Station
Everton, MO
Fully restored Sinclair gas station turned museum.
4. Standin On The Corner Park
Winslow, AZ
Park honoring the Eagles lyric with statue and mural.
5. Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Elwood, IL
National cemetery honoring U.S. veterans.
6. Leaning Tower of Texas
Groom, TX
Iconic tilted water tower landmark on Route 66.
7. 66 Drive-In Theatre
Carthage, MO
Classic outdoor movie theater showing double features.
8. Roubidoux Bridge
Waynesville, MO
Bridge over Roubidoux Creek along Route 66.
9. Sunset Motel - MO
Villa Ridge, MO
Another abandoned Route 66 motel—sun-faded signage and overgrown lots echo its former glory.
10. Rialto Square Theatre
Joliet, IL
Ornate 1920s theater known for its architecture and performances.
11. Shamrock Court
Sullivan, MO
Once a motor court for Route 66 travelers, now a crumbling relic of mid-century roadside stays.
12. Gardenway Motel
Villa Ridge, MO
Deserted but iconic roadside motel—now a ghostly marker of Route 66's golden era.
13. Moonrise Hotel
St. Louis, MO
Boutique hotel with space-themed decor and rooftop bar.
14. Donut Drive-In
St. Louis, MO
Classic roadside donut shop serving fresh donuts and coffee since 1952.
15. Munger Moss Motel
Lebanon, MO
Historic Route 66 motel with neon signage
16. Wagon Wheel Motel
Cuba, MO
One of the oldest continuously operating motels on Route 66, beautifully restored.
17. The Gateway Arch
St. Louis, MO
Iconic 630-foot monument symbolizing westward expansion.
18. Big Chief Roadhouse
Wildwood, MO
Rustic steakhouse and tavern-style dining in a historic 1920s Route 66 stop.
19. Spencer's Grill
Kirkwood, MO
Historic diner known for breakfast and burgers, now closed.
20. Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
St. Louis, MO
Famed frozen custard stand and Route 66 institution since the 1930s.