Click any city dot to see its Route 66 stops. 292 hand-picked attractions from Chicago to Santa Monica.
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The iconic "Begin Route 66" sign at Adams Street and Michigan Avenue, marking the official start of the Mother Road.
Fiberglass "Muffler Man" astronaut at the Launching Pad, one of the most photographed Route 66 attractions.
Historic bridge with a unique 22-degree bend, now a pedestrian walkway offering stunning views of the Mississippi River.
St. Louis institution serving thick frozen custard "concretes" since 1929, a beloved Route 66 tradition.
Underground cave system heavily advertised along Route 66, featuring tours and Jesse James outlaw history.
A rare one-lane concrete "Marsh Arch" bridge built in 1923. Photo op icon of Kansas Route 66.
Former Kan-O-Tex gas station turned café/gift shop with "Tow Tater" — the inspiration for Tow Mater from Pixar's Cars.
One of Route 66's most iconic photo stops, a giant blue whale sculpture built in the 1970s.
1898 round barn restored and filled with exhibits, now a Route 66 interpretive center.
Iconic public art installation of 10 Cadillacs buried nose-first in a field. Bring spray paint to add your mark!
1936 Art Deco gas station and café; featured in Cars as Ramone's Body Shop. A stunning example of roadside architecture.
Exactly halfway between Chicago and Santa Monica on Route 66. Try the famous "ugly crust pie."
One of Route 66's most iconic and continuously operating motels since 1939, featuring vintage neon and authentic motor court charm.
Neon-lit gift shop with original pueblo-style architecture, a classic Route 66 trading post experience.
Historic hotel where Western movie stars stayed, featuring vintage Hollywood glamour and Southwestern hospitality.
Iconic "sleep in a teepee" motel (inspiration for Cars' Cozy Cone), featuring concrete teepees and authentic Route 66 charm.
Giant impact site with visitor center and observation platforms, best preserved meteorite crater on Earth.
Desert oasis with restored gas station representing the challenges of desert travel on early Route 66.
One of the most iconic signs and mid-century modern buildings on the entire route, a true Route 66 legend.
Iconic oceanfront landmark where Route 66 officially ends, featuring amusement rides and Pacific Ocean views.
Filming location of the 1987 cult movie; still serving Route 66 travelers with desert hospitality.
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