The Threatt Filling Station in Luther, Oklahoma, was the only known Black-owned and operated gas station along Route 66 during the Jim Crow era. Built in 1915, it served as a safe stop for Black travelers facing segregation and discrimination.
The Magnolia Gas Station in Shamrock, Texas, is a restored 1929 service station that once served early Route 66 travelers. It’s located next to the Pioneer West Museum.
The 66 Super Service Station in Alanreed, Texas, is a historic Route 66 gas station built in 1930. Once a major stop before the Jericho Gap, it’s now a preserved piece of roadside history undergoing restoration.
Make a pit stop at Pete’s Route 66 Gas Station Museum: a vintage service station turned museum in Williams, Arizona, located in the heart of Route 66 and the Gateway to the Grand Canyon.
Nestled right along America’s Mother Road, Spencer Station looks like it was lifted straight out of the 1930s, complete with an old-fashioned gas pump, a general store, a garage, and enough vintage charm to fill your tank twice over.
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.
Mahan’s Filling Station in Springfield, Illinois is a gas station on the move. While the building has seen many owners, many businesses, and many locations, over the years, it’s been a popular stop for travelers since the early 1900s.
Red Oak II in Carthage, Missouri is a curated ghost town, open-air museum, historical landmark, art project, and roadside attraction in one. Located just off of Route 66 it’s a must-see road trip stop.
Gary’s Gay Parita on Route 66 in Ash Grove, Missouri is a replica of a 1934 Sinclair service station complete with original pumps, Route 66 memorabilia, and one of the largest road shields on Route 66.
Built by J.W. Thompson for M.G. Wagner, Old Trails Garage in Kingman, Arizona, originally served travelers on the National Old Trails Road before Route 66 expanded.
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