Roy’s Motel & Cafe in Amboy, California, is a must-stop Route 66 icon. Though the motel and café are closed, the restored neon sign, gas station, and gift shop make this desert landmark a favorite for travelers.
The Goffs Schoolhouse Museum in California preserves the history of a tiny desert town along Route 66 with a restored 1914 classroom, 75 acres of outdoor exhibits, and plenty of quirky relics to explore.
The Bagdad Cafe, made famous by the 1987 film of the same name, is a quirky Route 66 landmark in Newberry Springs. Though no longer a full-service diner, it welcomes travelers for photos, souvenirs, and a dose of movie history.
Visit El Garces in Needles, California, once the “Crown Jewel” of the Harvey House chain. This historic depot now serves Amtrak and Route 66 travelers.
The oldest operating Del Taco, known as Del Taco #1, has been serving customers in Barstow since 1964. Still run by the founder, it’s a unique stop with local-only menu items and a bit of fast-food history.
The Casa del Desierto in Barstow, California, is a restored 1911 Harvey House hotel and train depot that now serves as an Amtrak station and museum. It remains one of the finest surviving examples of a Harvey House along Route 66.
The Shamrock Water Tower in Shamrock, Texas, was built in 1915 and remains the tallest water tower of its kind in the state. Originally part of the town’s first water system, it still stands today as a historic landmark and roadside attraction.
The Jasper County Courthouse in Carthage, Missouri, is a historic Romanesque Revival courthouse located just off Route 66. Built in the 1890s, it features castle-like architecture, Civil War history, and exhibits inside and out.
The Old Stagecoach Stop in Waynesville, Missouri, is a restored 1850s building that now serves as a museum showcasing the site’s diverse history. Once a tavern, hotel, post office, and Civil War hospital, each of its ten rooms represents a different chapter in its story.
The Crowell Bank Building in Baxter Springs, Kansas, is the town’s oldest brick structure, once robbed by Jesse James and later home to the Café on the Route. Today, it hosts a Mexican restaurant and remains a notable Route 66 stop.
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