What to See and Do 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.
Travelers often ask ... "What is there to see and do on Route 66?"
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. There is something for everyone!
Here are our Top 200 Route 66 Attractions for new travelers to research and possibly add to their road trip itinerary. Cities and attractions are listed by state, east to west, from its beginning in Illinois to the end point in California.
Planning a Road Trip on Route 66? Included on this page are trip planners and "must see" attractions for all eight states and many cities.
Shown below is an interactive Google map of over 200 popular cities, attractions, motels and points of interest along Historic Route 66 across the USA.
Is this all of them? Certainly not, as there are literally thousands of places to see along the Mother Road! Hopefully this map will help you plan your next Route 66 road trip.
Zoom / pan map for more detail, and click on icons for information on points of interest and photos. Click on this icon You can enable/disable the following layers by checking/unchecking the layer in the left column of the map... |
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| 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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