Route 66 Road Trip

^{Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop boasts the first drive-through window in the U.S.}

Springfield, Illinois

Springfield embodies the small-town character of Route 66 communities in the middle of the last century.

• Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop, built in 1924, home of the loose-meat sandwich and first drive-through window in the U.S.
• Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum tells President Lincoln’s story through state-of-the-art exhibits and original artifacts.
• Off the Beaten Path – Mahan’s Filling Station is a unique example of the earliest filling station and great photo op!
• Check out more things to do in Springfield, IL.

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^{Meramec Caverns is 60 degrees year round and offers guided tours by trained rangers.}

St. Louis, Missouri

St. Louis is the largest city on Route 66 between Los Angeles and Chicago and boasts a big variety of the best Route 66 attractions.

• Meramec Caverns Located about an hour out of St. Louis, this natural wonder offers guided tours and has been a Route 66 attraction since 1933.
• Ted Drewes Frozen Custard Built on Route 66 in 1941 and serving St. Louis’ favorite frozen custard. Be sure to try a Concrete!  
• Museum of Transportation “One of the largest and best collections of transportation vehicles in the world” according to the Smithsonian Institution.  
• Off the Beaten Path: Take a walking tour of Bellefontaine Cemetery with elaborate mausoleums from prominent local families.
• Check out more things to do in St. Louis.

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^{See the authentic Batmobile and other classics at the Route 66 Car Museum.}

Springfield, Missouri

Springfield is officially recognized as the birthplace of what became known as the "Mother Road."

• Air and Military Museum of the Ozarks a patriotic, hands-on museum with vintage military aircraft & jeeps, & uniforms.
• Pythian Castle Built in 1913 by the Knights of Pythias and later housed WWII prisoners.  
• Route 66 Car Museum is home to nearly 70 classic and sports cars from America and Europe.
• Off the Beaten Path: Caspar’s has been serving up chili, burgers, and shakes in a Quonset hut since 1909.
• Check out more things to do in Springfield, MO. 

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^{Since 1929, Wilder’s has been a gambling hall, burger joint, and now a fine-dining steakhouse.}

Joplin, Missouri

The original Route 66 runs right through the heart of Joplin’s downtown.

• Route 66 Mural Park Tile murals celebrate the early hey-day of Route 66.
• Wilder’s Steakhouse A massive neon sign welcomes you to this classic, 1929 cocktail and steak house.
• Joplin History and Mineral Museum Get an up-close glimpse into the late 1800’s mining boom that gave birth to the city of Joplin.
• Off the Beaten Path: The World’s Largest Small Electrical Appliance Museum in JR’s Western Store with over 4,000 unique, electrical appliances.
• Check out more things to do in Joplin, MO.

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^{View the famous Lighthouse Rock at Palo Duro Canyon State Park.}

Amarillo, Texas

The U.S. Route 66–Sixth Street Historic District is the perfect mix of old and new with its art deco and Spanish Revival buildings.

• Big Texan Steak Ranch Try the 72 OZ. challenge at this world famous steakhouse.
• Cadillac Ranch See the 10 up-ended Cadillacs that have become a world-famous landmark.
• Palo Duro Canyon State Park Tour the largest, drivable canyon in the U.S. with vistas of color and rock formations.
• Off the Beaten Path: The Second Amendment Cowboy is a giant muffler man turned NRA supporter that embodies the golden age of roadside attractions.
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^{Discover the enchanting Loretto Chapel, a true architectural gem in Santa Fe.}

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe’s downtown, made up of authentic adobe buildings, is one of the most charming along Route 66.

• Museum of International Folk Art Visitors love the collections of handmade objects and toys that fill one wing of this world-class museum.
• Santa Fe Plaza – Experience the historic heart of the city where local, native artisans sell their amazing creations.
• Museum of Indian Arts and Culture tells the ongoing story of Native Americans and their contribution to our culture.
• Off the Beaten Path: Loretto Chapel – See the mysterious spiral staircase which is said to be held up by a miracle as it appears to defy physics.
• Check out more things to do in Santa Fe, NM.

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^{See more than 30 species of rattlesnakes at the American International Rattlesnake Museum.}

Albuquerque, New Mexico

The only place where the original Route 66 meets the new stretch at Fourth and Central in Downtown Albuquerque.

• Central Avenue With buzzing neon signs and unique restaurants, this stretch of Route 66 travels through the city’s most notable neighborhoods.  
• Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway Be transported above steep canyons and breathtaking terrain. 
• The American International Rattlesnake Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of live rattlesnake species.
• Off the Beaten Path: “Breaking Bad” Tour Check out locations from the well-known TV series.
• Check out more things to do in Albuquerque, NM.

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^{Charming, restored buildings in downtown Flagstaff are home to restaurants, breweries, and unique shops.}

Flagstaff, Arizona

In Flagstaff, cruise Route 66 through downtown and capture the feeling of an earlier time.

• Museum Club Onetime Route 66 roadhouse and taxidermy shop is now a country western nightclub.
• Walk This Talk – Route 66 Tour the historic Southside with a pedestrian audio tour that features local structures, events and people.
• Off the Beaten Path – Meteor Crater Take a guided rim tour of a one mile-wide crater that’s the spectacular result of a meteor hitting the earth.
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