Route 66 Drive-thru Arches & Shields
Let's face it ... all of us traveling on Route 66 love selphies! A popular locale for selphies are drive-thru arches, offering an opportunity to capture on film not only travelers, but their vehicle, whether it be a car, motorcycle, bicycle, SUV ... whatever.
Here are three popular drive-through arches and shields that Route 66 travelers will encounter during their road trips!
Route 66 Arch in Grants, New MexicoA popular attraction today in Grants is the 18-foot tall neon drive-thru Route 66 Arch, completed in 2016. The arch is located on Route 66 (Santa Fe Avenue) between the Fire & Ice Park, and the New Mexico Mining Museum, and features a circle driveway. Park under the arch, and take "selfies". At dusk, the neon illuminates, making for even more fun pictures. Don't miss it!
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The Route 66 Drive-Thru Shield in Kingman, Arizona
A permanent drive-thru shield was dedicated on July 24, 2021, near the Powerhouse. At sundown the shield is illuminated with neon lights. Be sure to stop and take some photos ... a camera stand for selfies is even provided! Read the details at ... |
Galena, Kansas Drive-thru ArchA popular, new attraction in Galena, Kansas is the 16-foot tall Drive-thru Arch, located on East Front street across from Luigi's Pit Stop. The 10-foot-by-10-foot driveway allows cars to drive through, pause and take selphies! The colorful arch features a number of artfully painted Kansas sunflowers.
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EZ66 Guide for Travelers (5th Edition) by Route 66 Authority Jerry McClanahan  |
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