60. NATIONAL ROUTE 66 MUSEUM( ELK CITY): A sprawling museum complex dedicated to preserving the history, culture, and spirit of America’ s most famous highway.
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61. PHILLIPS 66 STATION( SHAMROCK): A classic Route 66 fuel stop that reflects the golden age of roadside service stations in Texas.
62. BIG RED BOOT( SHAMROCK): A playful oversized roadside attraction that adds a touch of humor and photo- worthy charm to the town.
63. BLARNEY STONE( SHAMROCK): A small but iconic Route 66 stop celebrating Shamrock’ s Irish namesake with a quirky roadside landmark.
64. PIONEER WEST MUSEUM( SHAMROCK): A local museum preserving regional history, pioneer artifacts, and early Route 66 heritage.
65. U- DROP INN / CONOCO TOWER STATION( SHAMROCK): An Art Deco landmark and one of the most photographed buildings on Route 66, known for its neon tower and restored design.
66. DEVIL’ S ROPE MUSEUM( MCLEAN): A one- of- a- kind museum dedicated to barbed wire history and its role in shaping the American West.
67. LEANING WATER TOWER( GROOM): A famously tilted roadside water tower that has become one of the most recognizable oddities on Route 66.
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68. CADILLAC RANCH( AMARILLO): A public art installation featuring half- buried Cadillacs, constantly transformed by layers of visitor graffiti.
69. BIG TEXAN STEAK RANCH( AMARILLO): A legendary roadside restaurant known for its oversized 72- ounce steak challenge.
70. CACTUS HOTEL( AMARILLO): A historic downtown landmark that once served Route 66 travelers with grand lodging and Art Deco style.
71. MIDPOINT CAFE( ADRIAN): The symbolic halfway point of Route 66, famous for pies and its“ midway between Chicago and Los Angeles” sign.
NEW MEXICO
72. BLUE SWALLOW MOTEL( TUCUMCARI): A glowing neon icon of Route 66, famous for its restored vintage signage and classic motor court charm.
73. TUCUMCARI MURALS( TUCUMCARI): A vibrant collection of outdoor murals that tell the story of the town’ s Route 66 heritage and local culture.
74. TEE PEE CURIOS( TUCUMCARI): A quirky roadside shop shaped like teepees, packed with souvenirs and classic Route 66 memorabilia.
75. ROUTE 66 AUTO MUSEUM( SANTA ROSA): A collection of vintage cars celebrating the golden age of American road travel.
76. BLUE HOLE( SANTA ROSA): A crystal-clear
natural spring popular with divers and travelers seeking a refreshing stop.
77. EL REY COURT( SANTA FE): A retro- style roadside motor lodge blending Southwestern design with modern Route 66 revival charm.
78. KIMO THEATRE( ALBUQUERQUE): A beautifully preserved Pueblo Deco theater and cultural landmark on Route 66 in downtown Albuquerque.
79. ROUTE 66 ARCH( GRANTS): A welcoming gateway arch marking your journey along the historic highway through western New Mexico.
80. RICHARDSON’ S TRADING COMPANY( GALLUP): A historic trading post showcasing Native American jewelry, crafts, and Route 66- era commerce.
81. EL RANCHO HOTEL( GALLUP): A legendary“ Home of the Stars” hotel that once hosted Hollywood legends traveling Route 66.
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