If you put the pedal to the metal you can drive Route 66 in a matter of days. But what would be the fun in that? You’ll most likely want to take your time and fill your road trip itinerary with all the amazing stops on The Mother Road. And there are plenty of amazing stops on The Mother Road. Not sure what you want to see or how to get there? This map of Route 66 attractions has just about every place you’d want to pull your car over to explore.
We’ve mapped out more than 1,200 of the biggest and best roadside attractions, landmarks, visitor centers, museums, parks, outdoor activities, tours, excursions, classic service stations, shops, restaurants, diners, fast food drive-throughs, drive-in theaters, vintage motels, and other iconic stops on this Route 66 road trip map.
The map takes you through from start to finish, with all eight states on Route 66: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. Starting at the Historic Route 66 Begin Sign in Chicago and finishing at the Route 66 End Sign in Santa Monica, it includes hundreds of road trip stops in between.
Each stop on this Route 66 map is marked with an address (some are approximate), a photo, and a link that you can follow to find more information. Attractions are broken up into nine categories, each with a corresponding color and icon:
- Roadside Attraction (Yellow Camera)
- Dining (Bright Green Knife and Fork)
- Landmark (Bright Blue Star)
- Museum (Bright Orange Museum)
- Outdoors (Red Hiker)
- Mural/Sign (Olive Green Art Palette)
- Accommodation (Dark Orange Bed)
- Shopping (Dark Pink Shopping Bag)
- Tour/Excursion (Purple Binoculars)
Plus, if you have the Google Maps app installed on your mobile phone, the downloadable link will open directly in the app so you can easily see what stop is coming up next and get real time directions to your next stop.
Explore the map below to find inspiration for items to add to your road trip itinerary or load it on your phone to find all the best Route 66 attractions near you!
Map of Route 66 Attractions
Explore our full map of Route 66 attractions below. For easy browsing it is categorized and color-coded by category: roadside attraction, dining, landmark, museum, outdoors, mural/sign, accommodation, shopping, and tour/excursion.
Paper Route 66 Maps
On a road trip you never know when you’ll hit a stretch of bad cell reception or deplete your phone’s battery from taking photo after photo. So, when it comes to navigation, it is always good to have a backup. Grab a road-ready map or atlas that you can actually unfold, mark up, and take with you to navigate Route 66.
Route 66 Map Set
A must-have purchase for your Route 66 road trip is a set of these Here It Is! Route 66 Map Series paper maps. The packaged set of eight fold-out road maps contains one for every state on The Mother Road and provides an easy to follow route that leads you straight to some of the best points of interest on the way.
Official Map of the Route 66 Centennial
The Official Map of the Route 66 Centennial, produced by Rand McNally in partnership with the Route 66 Centennial Commission, is the definitive guide to the Mother Road’s 100th anniversary in 2026. This foldable 28” x 40” paper map highlights essential Route 66 stops while blending practical navigation with rich history, hidden lore, and expert travel tips. Integrated QR codes connect travelers to official Centennial events, festivals, and celebrations happening along the entire route.
Rand McNally 2026 Road Atlas
Created to celebrate the USA’s 250th anniversary and Route 66’s 100th year, the Rand McNally 2026 Road Atlas introduces brand-new editorial content, including 11 original culinary road trips showcasing America’s regional flavors. Partnerships with Atlas Obscura and acclaimed chefs add off-the-beaten-path discoveries and insider food itineraries, making this atlas both a practical planning tool and an inspiration for the open road.
All Route 66 Maps
Driving only part of The Mother Road? Explore these individual maps for each state on Route 66:
- Illinois Route 66 Map
- Missouri Route 66 Map
- Kansas Route 66 Map
- Oklahoma Route 66 Map
- Texas Route 66 Map
- New Mexico Route 66 Map
- Arizona Route 66 Map
- All Interactive Route 66 Maps
Want to Create Your Own Custom Route 66 Map?
Learn how to map out every nostalgic stop from Illinois to California with a custom Google map you can use right from your phone.
