Route 66 was established in 1926, and it was decommissioned in 1985. Though the bustling two-lane highway once attracted heaps of visitors to the towns along the road, the emergence of Interstate 40 veered them away, leaving many of the once famous attractions that dotted the road in its wake. While there have been many …
Howdy from Route 66! If you’re looking for a fun Route 66 roadside attraction with a western twist, this one is for you! Meet “Dude Man” the cowboy muffler man in Gallup, New Mexico. Muffler men roadside attractions are fiberglass giants who stand anywhere from 14 to 25 feet tall. Each has a similar design …
Craving that classic diner experience while road tripping Route 66? This Albuquerque restaurant has it all: vintage design, neon lights, memorabilia, photos ops, an exemplary menu, and some of the best milkshakes on The Mother Road. Pull over for for lunch or dinner and step into the 1950s at 66 Diner in Albuquerque, New Mexico. …
Standin’ on the Corner Park was one of the busiest roadside attractions I’ve ever visited. Crowds gathered en masse to take photos with the popular tourist attraction based on The Eagles’s hit song. If the crowd gets to be a little too much and you’re looking for something a little more peaceful round the corner …
Let me get to the point: the Giant Red Arrow in Albuquerque, New Mexico is a must-stop roadside attraction on your Route 66 road trip. Find this giant arrow in a parking lot in Albuquerque where it has been enticing travelers from the road since 1961. The 20-foot tall roadside attraction is painted a bright …
Yeehaw! You might have to shout that a little louder to reach the ears of this giant cowboy. Once “Texas’ Biggest Texan” he’s still got a leg up above most others. This is the Tex Randall Statue in Canyon, Texas. It’s one of the best roadside attractions in Texas! The Tex Randall Statue was built …
Tucumcari, New Mexico is a must-stop town on your Route 66 road trip. Known for its neon lights, plethora of classic motel rooms, and vintage Americana charm, the Route 66 Tucumcari, New Mexico attractions can’t be missed! Billboards lining the road once beckoned travelers to pull over and spend the night in this Route 66 …
If you’re planning on staying in “Tucumcari Tonite” on your Route 66 road trip, you’re going to need to eat. And I know just the place to have a satisfying lunch or dinner with a nostalgic twist. Del’s Restaurant in Tucumcari, New Mexico has something for everyone. Just look for the iconic neon sign topped …
Hungry in Tucumcari? Look for the giant sombrero. La Cita Restaurant in Tucumcari, New Mexico serves tasty New Mexican favorites tucked away behind a sombrero-shaped entrance on Route 66. The La Cita Restaurant opened in 1940 on Route 66. Tucumcari was a popular stop for travelers on The Mother Road and became known for its …
If you’re taking a Route 66 road trip and looking for the best motels in Tucumcari, New Mexico, there are plenty to choose from. Tucumcari is one of the most popular stops on Route 66 and the motels there definitely set this tourist destination over the top with their vintage charm and bright neon lights …
Enjoy fun games and challenges to pass the time on your next road trip and have a keepsake to look back on for years to come with this entertaining must-have for your next vacation.
The road trip you’ve been dreaming of starts here! Journal about your stops and get to know your fellow passengers with activities and exercises designed to pass the time and bring you closer together. Instead of “Are we there yet?” you’ll find yourself asking, “We’re there already?”. Complete with prompts you can turn to while driving between locations, this journal will one day be a memento of your life-changing trip.
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