Top 100 popular attractions along Route 66, from Chicago to Santa Monica



Top 100 Popular Attractions on Route 66

There are literally hundreds, actually thousands, of interesting stops and attractions along the eight states that Historic Route 66 traversed. Here are our Top 100 Route 66 Attractions for new travelers to research and possibly add to their road trip itinerary. Cities and attractions are listed by state, east to west, Illinois to California, from start to finish.

Planning a Road Trip on Route 66 for the Centennial in 2026? Here are trip planners and "must see" attractions for all eight states and many cities ... click any image for details! Attractions a listed by state, east to west ...

ILLINOIS ROUTE 66

Route 66 Road Trips in Illinois
◻Braidwood
Polk-A-Dot Drive-in, Braidwood, Illinois		 ◻Gardner
The Shop: Perkins Wood and Glass on Route 66 in Gardner, Illinois		 ◻Dwight
Ambler's Texaco Station in Dwight, Illinois
◻Odell
Standard Oil Station in Odell, Illinois		 ◻Pontiac
Illinois Route 66 Museum and Hall of Fame in Pontiac		 ◻Normal
Ryburn Place, Normal, Illinois
◻Atlanta
American Giants Museum in Atlanta, Illinois		 ◻Springfield
Route 66 Experience at the Fairgrounds, Springfield, Illinois		 ◻Springfield
Lincoln Home in Springfield, Illinois
◻Springfield
Cozy Dog Cafe in Springfield, Illlinois		 ◻Nillwood
Turkey Tracks on Route 66 near Hillwood, Illinois		 ◻Litchfield
Ariston Cafe, Litchfield, Illinois
◻Litchfield
Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Visitor Center, Litchfield, Illinois		 ◻Mt. Olive
Soulsby's Shell Station, Route 66, Mt. Olive, Illinois		 ◻Livingston
The Pink Elephant Antique Mall and Diner in Livingston, Illinois, on Route 66
◻ Collinsville
World's Largest Catsup Bottle, Collinsville, Illinois


 

MISSOURI ROUTE 66

Route 66 road trips in Missouri ... click for details!
◻St. Louis
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge over the Mississippi River in St. Louis		 ◻St. Louis
Gateway Arch overlooking the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Missouri		 ◻St. Louis
Ted Drewes in St. Louis, Missouri
◻Stanton
Meramec Caverns near Route 66 in Missouri		 ◻Cuba
The Route 66 murals in Cuba, Missouri		 ◻Springfield
The Springfield Route 66 Visitor Center in Missouri
◻Halltown
Gary Parita Filling Station in Missouri		 ◻Carthage
Boots Court, Route 66, Carthage, Missouri		 ◻Carthage
Red Oak II in Carthage, Missouri
◻Spencer
Spencer Station in Missouri on Route 66


KANSAS ROUTE 66

Route 66 road trips in Kansas
◻Galena
Luigi's Pit Stop in Galena, Kansas, on Historic US Route 66		 ◻Galena
Cars on the Route in Galena, Kansas		 ◻Galena
Galena Mining and Historical Museum in Kansas
◻Galena
Gearhead Curios in Galena, Kansas		 ◻Riverton
Eisler Brothers in Riverton, Kansas		 ◻Baxter Springs
Rainbow Bridge in Baxter Springs, Kansas



OKLAHOMA ROUTE 66

Route 66 Road Trips Across Oklahoma
◻Commerce
Allen's Conoco Fillin Staton in Commerce, Oklahoma		 ◻Commerce
Dairy King in Commerce, Oklahoma		 ◻Miami
Route 66 Ribbon Road near Miami, Oklahoma
◻Miami
Coleman Theatre in Miami, Oklahoma		 ◻Vinita
Hi-Way Cafe in Vinita, Oklahoma, on Route 66		 ◻Chelsea
Ed Galloway's Totem Pole Park in Oklahoma
◻Chelsea
Pryor Creek Bridge in Chelsea, Oklahoma		 ◻Claremore
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore, Oklahoma		 ◻Catoosa
The Blue Whale of Catoosa on Route 66 in Oklahoma
◻Tulsa
Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza in Tulsa, Oklahoma		 ◻Tulsa
The Land of the Giants on East 11th Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma		 ◻Tulsa
The Meadow Gold sign in Tulsa, Oklahoma
◻Sapulpa
Gasoline Alley Classics on Route 66 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma		 ◻Sapulpa
The Rock Street Bridge on Route 66 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma		 ◻Stroud
Rock Cafe on Route 66 in Stroud, Oklahoma
◻Chandler
McJerry's Route 66 Gallery, Chandler, Oklahoma		 ◻Warwick
Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum on Route 66 in Warwick, Oklahoma		 ◻Luther
Threatt Filling Station on Route 66, Luther, Oklahoma
◻Arcadia
The Round Barn in Arcadia, Oklahoma on Route 66		 ◻Arcadia
John's Place in Arcadia, Oklahoma on Route 66		 ◻Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City National Memorial
◻Oklahoma City
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma		 ◻Oklahoma City
The Milk Bottle Grocery in Oklahoma City on U.S. Route 66		 ◻El Reno
The Filling Station on Route 66 in El Reno, Oklahoma
◻Hydro
Lucille's Service Station on Route 66 in Hydro, Oklahoma		 ◻Clinton
Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton		 ◻Elk City
National Route 66 Museum in Elk City


TEXAS ROUTE 66

Route 66 road trips across Texas
◻Shamrock
Tower Station and U-Drop Inn Cafe in Shamrock, Texas		 ◻McLean
Phillips Gas Station in McLean, Texas		 ◻McLean
Texas Route 66 Museum and Devil's Rope Museum in McLean
◻Amarillo
Cadillac Ranch just west of Amarillo, Texas		 ◻Amarillo
Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, Texas		 ◻Vega
Milburn-Price Culture Museum in Vega, Texas
◻Adrian
Midpoint Cafe in Adrian, Texas on Route 66		 ◻Glenrio
Route 66 ghost town in Glenrio, Texas



NEW MEXICO ROUTE 66

Route 66 road trip Across New Mexico
◻Glenrio NM
Russell's Travel Center in Glenrio, New Mexico, on Historic US Route 66		 ◻Tucumcari
Blue Swallow Motel, Tucumcari, New Mexico, on Historic US Route 66		 ◻Tucumcari
Tee Pee Curios in Seligman, Arizona, on Historic US Route 66
◻Santa Rosa
Route 66 Auto Museum in Santa Rosa, New Mexico		 ◻Santa Fe
Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe, New Mexico		 ◻Albuquerque
Route 66 Diner in Albuquerque, New Mexico
◻Grants
Route 66 Drive-Thru Arch in Grants, New Mexico		 ◻Gallup
Hotel El Rancho on Route 66, in Gallup, New Mexico


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ARIZONA ROUTE 66

Route 66 road trips across Arizona
◻Holbrook
Petrified Forest National Park on Route 66, near Holbrook, Arizona		 ◻Holbrook
Wigwam Village Number 6 in Holbrook, Arizona		 ◻Joseph City
Jack Rabbit Trading Post on Route 66 near Joseph City, Arizona
◻Winslow
LaPosada Hotel in Winslow, Arizona, on Route 66		 ◻Winslow
Standin' on the Corner in Winslow, Arizona, on Route 66		 ◻Meteor City
Meteor City in Arizona
◻Flagstaff
Route 66 Visitor Center in Flagstaff, Arizona		 ◻Williams
Pete's Gas Station Museum in Williams, Arizona		 ◻Ash Fork
Ash Fork Route 66 Museum in Arizona
◻Seligman
Snow Cap Drive-In on Route 66 in Seligman, Arizona		 ◻Seligman
Angel and Vilma's Original Route 66 Gift Shop in Seligman, Arizona		 ◻Seligman
The Rusty Bolt Gift Shop in Seligman, Arizona
◻Peach Springs
Route 66		 ◻Hackberry
Hackberry General Store in Arizona		 ◻Kingman
Powerhouse Museum & Visitor Center in Kingman, Arizona on Historic U.S. Route 66
◻Oatman
The Arizona Sidewinder on Route 66 near Oatman, Arizona


CALIFORNIA ROUTE 66

Route 66 road trip across California
◻Needles
Route 66 California Gateway Site		 ◻Amboy
Roy's Cafe on Route 66 in Amboy, California		 ◻Amboy
Amboy Crater National Landmark
◻Ludlow
Ludlow Cafe on Route 66 in California		 ◻Newberry Springs
Bagdad Cafe on Route 66 in California		 ◻Oro Grande
Elmer Long's Bottle Tree Ranch on Route 66 in California
◻Victorville
California Route 66 Museum in Victorville		 ◻Victorville
Emma Jean's Holland Burger Cafe in Victorville, California		 ◻San Bernardino
Original McDonalds near Route 66 in San Bernardino, California
◻San Bernardino
Wigwam Village Motel #7 in San Bernardino, California		 ◻Cucamonga
Cucamonga Service Station in Rancho Cucamonga, California		 ◻Santa Monica
End of the Trail, at the Santa Monica Pier, California


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