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Route 66: The Mother Road
America’s Historic Route 66—the Mother Road—has become a drive of legend. Join us to see what keeps travelers coming back.
Ash Fork, Arizona
Ash Fork Free Museum
A fantastic resource for information on both Route 66 and the local area.
Itinerary
The Golden State via Route 66: An Adventurer’s Guide
Play for days across Southern California, where epic beaches, classic restaurants, and vintage roadside Americana are on tap every day of the year.
Amarillo, Texas
Big Texan Steak Ranch & Brewery
Whether or not you take the 72-ounce steak challenge, there’s plenty of history, fun and Texas-style food at this legendary stop along Route 66.
Gallup, New Mexico
Richardson Trading Post
This historic trading post has been serving the community since 1913.
St. Robert, Missouri
Route 66 Neon Park
Vintage neon signs illuminate highway history.
Holbrook, Arizona
Rainbow Rock Shop Dinosaurs
Giant steel and concrete dinosaurs near Route 66 invite passerbys into a mineral shop.
Flagstaff, Arizona
World’s First Muffler Man
The first of the iconic American roadside attractions lives on as a college mascot.
Joplin, Missouri
OKKAMO Tri-State Marker
This monument marks the point where Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri intersect.
Kingman, Arizona
Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum
The world’s first museum dedicated solely to electric vehicles.
Gallup, New Mexico
Historic El Rancho Hotel
John Wayne, Ronald Reagan, and other Hollywood actors have resided in this picturesque Route 66 hotel.
San Bernardino County, California
Mitchell Caverns
An improbable set of attractive limestone caverns forms the centerpiece of Providence Mountains State Recreation Area, in the heart of the Mojave Desert.
route 66
Dear Atlas: What Parts of Route 66 Are Worth the Drive?
A curated guide to the stretches and stops that truly deserve your time.
South Pasadena, California
South Pasadena Historical Museum
This building has lived several lives and now houses the history of South Pasadena.
Cedar Crest, New Mexico
Sandia Medallion Trees
Mysterious markers have been giving the public a lesson in dendrochronology for over a century.
McLean, Illinois
Arcadia
Just off I-55 in McLean, Illinois, is a place where you can play over 100 arcade and pinball machines for 25-75 cents a pop.
Los Angeles, California
The Palms Rooftop Hot Dog
This beloved, whimsical weiner topped an eclectic variety of Los Angeles buildings, including a Thai restaurant and an advertising agency.
Elk City, Oklahoma
National Route 66 Museum
An Oklahoma museum that celebrates the history of the "Mother Road."
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