EddieWorld in Yermo, California
EddieWorld in Yermo, California, is the state’s largest gas station and a quirky roadside attraction marked by a towering 65-foot ice cream sundae. It’s a popular stop for snacks, candy, and road trip photos.
Attraction Type: Shopping
Bagdad Cafe in Newberry Springs, California
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.
Barstow Station in Barstow, California
Barstow Station in Barstow, California is a quirky Route 66 stop built from old rail cars. With food, shops, souvenirs, and even bus and Tesla stations, it’s a true desert pit stop.
Galco’s Old World Grocery (Galco’s Soda Pop Stop) in Los Angeles, California
Galco’s Soda Pop Stop in Los Angeles has over 700 sodas from around the world, a mix-your-own soda station, vintage candies, and a deli serving classic sandwiches. It’s a fizzy, flavorful stop that’s anything but ordinary.
66-To-Cali in Santa Monica, California
66-to-Cali is a souvenir stand on the Santa Monica Pier offering Route 66 merchandise and the official Certificate of Completion for finishing the route. Open daily, it’s the perfect final stop for travelers celebrating the end of the Mother Road.
Buc-ee’s in Amarillo, Texas
Buc-ee’s opened its first Panhandle location in Amarillo, Texas, in December 2024. Convenient to Route 66, it offers fuel, snacks, and famously clean bathrooms.
The Candy Lady in Albuquerque, New Mexico
The Candy Lady in Albuquerque, New Mexico takes no half-measures when it comes to her sweets. She’s in the empire business, making mouth-watering homemade confections, risque treats, and a special blue sky candy that has Breaking Bad fans knocking.
Wally’s in Pontiac, Illinois (Home of the Great American Road Trip)
Wally’s was founded by cousins Michael Rubenstein and Chad Wallis who came up with the idea on a drive home from Colorado. They wanted to open their own gas station and store that would also attract visitors as a tourist attraction. What they came up with was Wally’s, a concept similar to Buc-ee’s but with a theme concentrating on the Great American Road Trip.
DECOPOLIS Discovitorium in Tulsa, Oklahoma
The Decopolis Discovitorium and the TulsaRama Town Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma is a fun spot that offers unique gifts in an even more unique location. Stroll through the living dioramas and shop for rocks, fossils, dinosaurs, steampunk treasures, Tulsa souvenirs, local interest books, art, and more!
Gearhead Curios: Restored Texaco Station in Galena, Kansas
At Gearhead Curios in Galena, Kansas you’ll find a Big Boy statue, a Betty Boop statue, an American flag mural made from license plates, and a brand new custom 22-foot tall Texaco Man that was installed in 2024.
