Route 66 Road Map

Plan the mother of all road trips.

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Plan the mother of all road trips with Route 66 Road Map!

Are you planning a bucket-list worthy Route 66 road trip? Want to get the most out of your travels and find the best things to see, eat, and explore? Route 66 Road Map is here to help you plan an epic adventure that you will never forget! Read our Route 66 blog to find informative articles that will answer all your questions about the road and browse our directories to find all the best roadside attractions, restaurants, motels, parks, museums, and more to add to your road trip roster. Find something you like? Sign up for a free account to bookmark attractions and build your own Route 66 itinerary.

Roadside Attractions

The Best ROute 66 Roadside Attractions

Some of the best roadside attractions in America are Route 66 roadside attractions. Across all eight states of The Mother Road you’ll find a variety of fun, weird, quirky, and thoughtful attractions that are designed to get you to pull off the road to stay awhile.

Route 66 Roadside Attractions - Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas

Museums

The best museums on ROute 66

You can’t road trip on Main Street of America without stopping at at least one of the many informative and fun Route 66 museums along the way.

Route 66 Museums - National Route 66 Museum in Clinton, Oklahoma

Motels & Hotels

Where to Stay on Route 66

If there’s one thing you need after a long day on the road it is a good motel or hotel to retire to for the night. Luckily, there are plenty of options for Route 66 accommodations to choose from. Plus, on The Mother Road, many of the best motels and hotels are attractions in and of themselves.

Route 66 Accommodations - Motel Safari in Tucumcari, New Mexico

Dining

The Best Places to Eat on ROute 66

Road trips are synonymous with fast food drive throughs. But, when it comes to a road trip on The Mother Road, there are plenty of other options for Route 66 dining that you won’t find anywhere else.

Route 66 Dining - 66 Diner in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Shopping

Where to find the best ROute 66 Souvenirs

No road trip is complete without bringing home a souvenir to commemorate your journey. And you especially can’t travel The Mother Road without doing a little Route 66 shopping along the way.

Route 66 Shopping - Road Trip Souvenirs at Buck Atoms Cosmic Curios in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Tours & Excursions

Let someone else drive

Sometimes it is nice to have a little help or let someone else take the wheel for once. Across the drive there are plenty of opportunities to take a city tour, day trip, or excursion.There are plenty of full Route 66 tours too.

Route 66 Tours & Excursions - Tour groups at Copper Cart in Seligman, Arizona

Outdoor Activities

The best places to stretch your legs on route 66

Being cooped up in a car on a road trip can make even the best travelers a little antsy. So it’s always a good idea to plan some time out of the car and in the great outdoors. Luckily there are plenty of outdoor activities to add to your road trip itinerary.

Route 66 Outdoor Activities - Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona

Latest Attractions

Whatever you love to do on a road trip you’ll find plenty of those fun and unique things to do on Route 66. Explore all of the best things to do on Route 66 to build your perfect road trip itinerary.

Your Route 66 Trip

Plan your own Route 66 road trip! Explore this website for everything to see and do on The Mother Road! Find a place you want to visit? Tap the “Save to My Trip” buttons on attraction profiles and articles throughout the site to start planning your own adventure. When you’re ready to see your itinerary, click “My Route 66 Trip” at the top or bottom of any page to browse everything you saved! (Free Account Required)

My Route 66 Trip - Route 66 Drive Thru Sign in Kingman, Arizona
Route 66 Road Trip Checklist - the must-see attractions to add to your Route 66 road trip itinerary. Route 66 E-Book cover.

Route 66 Road Trip Checklist

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Plan Your Route 66 Road Trip

Plan your Route 66 road trip and learn more about The Main Street of America! Explore our blog full of informative articles, travel itineraries, and tips and tricks that will help you make the most of your time on The Mother Road.

Large Black and White Route 66 shield with cutouts in the circles of the sixes for photos. Across the top it says "SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI" with a red banner that says "BIRTHPLACE OF ROUTE 66." Birthplace of Route 66 Monument in Springfield, Missouri

Springfield, Missouri Route 66 Itinerary: How to Spend 1, 2, or 3 Days

Springfield, Missouri, is the Birthplace of Route 66. It’s where, on April 30, 1926, local businessman John T. Woodruff and highway advocate Cyrus Avery sent a telegram that cemented Sixty-Six as the moniker of the new highway that would connect Chicago to Los Angeles. Springfield celebrates its position in history …
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Buck Atom Space Cowboy Muffler Man in Tulsa Oklahoma's Land of the Giants

Land of the Giants: Muffler Men in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Tulsa, Oklahoma, is quickly becoming known as Route 66’s Land of the Giants. And once you see these roadside figures, it’s easy to understand why. Muffler Men are classic roadside attractions: fiberglass figures that stand between 14 and 25 feet tall. They were built between 1963 and 1972 by International …
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Lucille's Historic Highway Gas Station in Hydro, Oklahoma Route 66 Attraction

Top Ten Things to Do on Route 66 in Oklahoma

If there’s one state that truly embraces the spirit of Route 66, it’s Oklahoma. With more drivable miles of the Mother Road than any other state, this stretch is packed with neon-lit motels, towering roadside giants, historic museums, classic diners, and enough quirky attractions to keep your camera roll full …
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Kansas Route 66 Shield Sign in Galena, Kansas

Top Ten Things to Do on Route 66 in Kansas

Stretching from Chicago to Los Angeles, the legendary Route 66 covers more than 2,400 miles of classic Americana. But tucked between Missouri and Oklahoma lies its smallest—and perhaps most surprising—stretch. With just around thirteen miles to explore, Kansas may have the shortest section of the Mother Road, but what it …
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Is road trip planning driving you crazy?

Let the Route 66 Road Trip Planning Toolkit be your guide.

Are you ready to hit the Mother Road but feeling overwhelmed with planning? The Route 66 Road Trip Planning Toolkit is your one-stop solution! Spanning 2,448 miles of pure Americana, Route 66 is packed with quirky attractions, historic sites, and unforgettable experiences—so why settle for a generic, outdated itinerary? Our toolkit offers a customizable travel spreadsheet with over 1,300 stops, a detailed eBook, and a step-by-step video guide to help you craft your dream Route 66 road trip. Don’t miss out—start planning your perfect Route 66 adventure today!

Planning your Route 66 road trip? Our Route 66 Road Trip Planning Toolkit is your go-to resource for crafting the perfect itinerary! With over 1,300 stops, including quirky roadside attractions, historic sites, and classic diners, our toolkit helps you prioritize what matters most to you. It’s the ultimate guide to making your road trip truly unique and memorable. Ready to hit the road? Start planning your adventure now! #Route66 #Route66RoadTrip #Route66TravelPlanning
Planning your Route 66 road trip? Our Route 66 Road Trip Planning Toolkit is your go-to resource for crafting the perfect itinerary! With over 1,300 stops, including quirky roadside attractions, historic sites, and classic diners, our toolkit helps you prioritize what matters most to you. It’s the ultimate guide to making your road trip truly unique and memorable. Ready to hit the road? Start planning your adventure now! #Route66 #Route66RoadTrip #Route66TravelPlanning

Is road trip planning driving you crazy?

Let the Route 66 Road Trip Planning Toolkit be your guide.

Are you ready to hit the Mother Road but feeling overwhelmed with planning? The Route 66 Road Trip Planning Toolkit is your one-stop solution! Spanning 2,448 miles of pure Americana, Route 66 is packed with quirky attractions, historic sites, and unforgettable experiences—so why settle for a generic, outdated itinerary? Our toolkit offers a customizable travel spreadsheet with over 1,300 stops, a detailed eBook, and a step-by-step video guide to help you craft your dream Route 66 road trip. Don’t miss out—start planning your perfect Route 66 adventure today!