Top 100 Popular Attractions on Route 66

Popular Attractions Along Route 66
Illinois	Missouri
Kansas	Oklahoma
Texas	New Mexico
Arizona	California

There are literally hundreds, actually thousands, of interesting stops and attractions along the eight states that Historic Route 66 traversed.

Every traveler along Historic Route 66 has a special interest, whether it be museums, geography, the serenity of the open road, festivals, vintage motels or just plain quirky attractions! Some are interested in history, others like shopping or exploring new cities and towns.

Others love natural attractions like the Meramec Caverns in Missouri, classic service stations, fun iconic attractions like the Blue Whale of Catoosa, and quaint motels such as the Blue Swallow, while some roadies enjoy exploring the many museums along the route. Many seek out the many different bridges or murals on Route 66.

And there are many of us that love exploring nature and enjoying outdoor recreation.

Then there are roadtrippers that prefer larger cities, with more museums, restaurants, attractions, nightlife and lodging options. Others like the small towns with a more personable feel, a sense of safety, and ease of getting around. Route 66 has something for all these roadtrippers, from Chicago with over 2,700,000 residents to towns like Seligman, Arizona with only about 800 residents.

There is defintely something for everyone to see and enjoy on Route 66!

Planning a Road Trip on Route 66 for the Centennial in 2026? Here are our Top 100 Route 66 Attractions for new travelers to research and possibly add to their road trip itinerary.

Attractions are listed for all eight states, east to west, Illinois to California, from start to finish. Click any image for details!

ILLINOIS ROUTE 66
◻Braidwood	◻Gardner	◻Dwight
◻Odell	◻Pontiac	◻Normal
◻Atlanta	◻Springfield	◻Springfield
◻Springfield	◻Nillwood	◻Litchfield
◻Litchfield	◻Mt. Olive	◻Livingston
	◻ Collinsville

 

MISSOURI ROUTE 66
◻St. Louis	◻St. Louis	◻St. Louis
◻Stanton	◻Cuba	◻Springfield
◻Halltown	◻Carthage	◻Carthage
	◻Spencer

KANSAS ROUTE 66
◻Galena	◻Galena	◻Galena
◻Galena	◻Riverton	◻Baxter Springs

OKLAHOMA ROUTE 66
◻Commerce	◻Commerce	◻Miami
◻Miami	◻Vinita	◻Chelsea
◻Chelsea	◻Claremore	◻Catoosa
◻Tulsa	◻Tulsa	◻Tulsa
◻Sapulpa	◻Sapulpa	◻Stroud
◻Chandler	◻Warwick	◻Luther
◻Arcadia	◻Arcadia	◻Oklahoma City
◻Oklahoma City	◻Oklahoma City	◻El Reno
◻Hydro	◻Clinton	◻Elk City

TEXAS ROUTE 66
◻Shamrock	◻McLean	◻McLean
◻Amarillo	◻Amarillo	◻Vega
◻Adrian		◻Glenrio

NEW MEXICO ROUTE 66
◻Glenrio NM	◻Tucumcari	◻Tucumcari
◻Santa Rosa	◻Santa Fe	◻Albuquerque
◻Grants		◻Gallup

ARIZONA ROUTE 66
◻Holbrook	◻Holbrook	◻Joseph City
◻Winslow	◻Winslow	◻Meteor City
◻Flagstaff	◻Williams	◻Ash Fork
◻Seligman	◻Seligman	◻Seligman
◻Peach Springs	◻Hackberry	◻Kingman
	◻Oatman

CALIFORNIA ROUTE 66
◻Needles	◻Amboy	◻Amboy
◻Ludlow	◻Newberry Springs	◻Oro Grande
◻Victorville	◻Victorville	◻San Bernardino
◻San Bernardino	◻Cucamonga	◻Santa Monica

Best-Selling Route 66 Books and Maps at our Amazon Store
Route 66 Travel Guide - 202 Amazing Places by Mark Watson	Route 66 Full-throttle Adventure Handbook, by Drew Knowles
EZ66 Guide for Travelers (5th Edition) by Jerry McClanahan	Rand McNally 2026 Road Atlas Large Scale Spiral Bound
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