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Things to do on Route 66

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The Berghoff Restaurant

Historic Chicago German-American restaurant operating since 1898.

Food & Drink German
Museum of Ice Cream

A playful, immersive museum centered on ice cream and childhood nostalgia.

Museums Specialty/Niche
Route 66 Begin Sign

The official eastern terminus sign where travelers begin Route 66.

Signs & Neon Iconic Signs
Road Runner's Retreat

Historic 1960s Route 66 café and service station ruins.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Sites
Roy's Motel and Cafe

Iconic Route 66 stop with retro neon and a preserved 1950s aesthetic.

Lodging Historic Motel/Hotels
Blue Whale

6. Blue Whale

Catoosa, OK

Beloved giant blue whale sculpture photo op.

Roadside Attractions Roadside Sculptures
Robert's Automotive

7. Robert's Automotive

Springfield, IL

Springfield auto repair and service center.

Gas & Services Auto Repair
The Railyard

8. The Railyard

Springfield, IL

Outdoor food court with local eats on Route 66.

Food & Drink Family-Friendly
Gearhead Curios

9. Gearhead Curios

Galena, KS

Vintage shop and Route 66 tourist stop with art cars and nostalgic finds.

Shops & Markets Novelty Shops
Parkhurst Ranch

10. Parkhurst Ranch

Arcadia, OK

Family-friendly ranch with mazes, animals, pony rides & more.

Attractions Family Fun
Cain's Ballroom

Legendary Tulsa venue and home of Western swing.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Live Music Venues
Mother Road Market

Marketplace-style venue with food stalls and shops.

Food & Drink Family-Friendly
Coleman Theater

Lavish 1929 Spanish Revival theater, fully restored and operational.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Theaters
Fat Daddy's Pub & Grille

Neighborhood pub with burgers, beer, trivia, and games.

Nightlife Bars
The Art Institute of Chicago

World-renowned art museum with an extensive collection including "American Gothic" and more.

Museums Art Museums
The World-Famous Sultana Bar

Historic 1912 Route 66 bar with neon, music, and nightlife.

Nightlife Bars
Bourbon Cafe and Coffee Saloon

Cozy café serving hearty breakfasts and coffee.

Food & Drink Cafes
Hiway House

18. Hiway House

Albuquerque, NM

Retro motel with mid-century flair near university district.

Lodging Motels
ABQ BioPark

19. ABQ BioPark

Albuquerque, NM

Zoo, aquarium, and botanical gardens in one family-friendly destination.

Attractions Aquariums Zoos
Castle Car Wash

20. Castle Car Wash

Chicago, IL

Retro castle-style mid-century car wash with quirky architecture.

Roadside Attractions Historic Structures