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 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.
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!
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.
If you’re on a Missouri road trip and are craving something sweet, you could stop at a gas station to pick up your typical Twizzlers or peanut butter cups. Or you could stop here, at Redmon’s Candy Factory in Phillipsburg, Missouri, for homemade fudge, candy by the pound, popcorn, fun sodas, and more.
The World’s Largest Gift Store has just about any souvenir you could imagine, all neatly organized and displayed by type in sectioned-off booths. Find toys, socks, coffee mugs, puzzles, T-shirts, home décor, Coca-Cola memorabilia, and more. And, due to its close proximity, you’ll find plenty of souvenirs devoted to Route 66 and Branson.
You can’t drive Route 66 in Arizona without passing by a petrified wood shop or two, each trying to outdo each other with weirder and bigger roadside attractions and gimmicks that catch the eye of passersby. One of the best of these Route 66 rock shops you can find is Jim Gray’s Petrified Wood Co in Holbrook, Arizona. Look for the dinosaurs, the 2.9 million year old alligator, and impressive selection of natural souvenirs.
Cars of the Mother Road in Williams, Arizona is a fun stop for souvenirs, tours, and more.
You don’t have to be the one who knocks to enjoy this attraction, the door is open! At least, from 10am to 5pm. At the Breaking Bad Store and Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico (The Breaking Bad Store ABQ) you can pick up a souvenir and explore props and memorabilia from your favorite show.
Cherokee Trading Post in Calumet, Oklahoma has been operating on Route 66 since 1958. The truck stop features a gift shop, art gallery, restaurant, and 24-hour travel mart.
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