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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 Mexico

A 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!

Entering the Arch
Entering the Route 66 arch in Grants, New Mexico ... be sure to stop for a selfie!
The "Selfie" side
The Route 66 arch in Grants, New Mexico ... be sure to stop for a selfie!

Instructions on how to take photos in the arch!
Instructions on how to take photos in the Route 66 neon arch in Grants, New Mexico


The Route 66 Drive-Thru Shield in Kingman, Arizona

Route 66 Drive-thru Arch in Kingman, Arizona


For years, during the annual Route 66 Fun Run, car enthusiasts could take a photo under a temporary drive-thru shield.

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!

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Permanent Route 66 Drive-Thru Shield in Kingman AZ debuts on July 24,2021


Galena, Kansas Drive-thru Arch

A 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.

Route 66 Drive-thru Arch in Galena, Kansas