Things to do on Route 66

Local museum showcasing the history of Needles and Route 66.

Historic train display celebrating Needles' railroad legacy.

Roadside liquor store known for quirky Route 66 stop photos.

Vintage motor inn with Route 66 vibes.

Closed classic Mexican cafe once popular with Route 66 travelers.

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

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.

Once thriving motel and cabin camp on the Mother Road.

Iconic neon-lit motel offering classic Route 66 lodging.

Display of a borax wagon paying homage to mining heritage.

Famous welcome sign greeting Route 66 travelers entering Needles.

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

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.