title,content,lat,lng
Route 66 Begin Sign,The symbolic start of the Mother Road located on Adams Street in downtown Chicago.,41.8794,-87.6245
Lou Mitchell's,Known as the "first stop" on the route serving breakfast since before the road opened.,41.8784,-87.6395
Gemini Giant,A 30-foot-tall "Muffler Man" in an astronaut suit named for the Gemini space program.,41.3105,-88.1478
Ambler's Texaco Gas Station,The longest operating gas station on Route 66 now serves as a visitor center.,41.0924,-88.4271
Standard Oil Gas Station,An iconic eight-sided "cottage-style" station that served travelers in the 1930s.,41.0044,-88.5233
Chain of Rocks Bridge,Famous for its 22-degree bend this bridge carried travelers over the Mississippi River.,38.7601,-90.1764
Gateway Arch,The 630-foot monument to westward expansion is a primary landmark for Missouri travelers.,38.6247,-90.1848
Meramec Caverns,Advertised for decades on barns across the country as a legendary outlaw hideout.,38.2431,-91.0903
Wagon Wheel Motel,The oldest continuously operating motel on the route with original stone cottages.,38.0011,-91.3914
Gay Parita Sinclair Station,A lovingly recreated 1930s gas station that is a favorite for photo ops.,37.2642,-93.7142
66 Drive-In Theatre,A classic neon-lit outdoor cinema that has been showing movies since 1949.,37.1856,-94.3353
Cars on the Route,A restored station featuring the tow truck that inspired the character Mater.,37.0753,-94.6361
Rainbow Bridge,The last remaining Marsh Arch bridge on Route 66 built in 1923.,37.0672,-94.7075
Blue Whale of Catoosa,A whimsical waterfront landmark built as an anniversary gift in the early 70s.,36.1932,-95.7333
The Blue Dome,A 1924 Art Deco service station that once offered 24-hour service to travelers.,36.1539,-95.9861
Rock Cafe,A historic eatery built from local stone whose owner inspired Sally in the movie Cars.,35.7533,-96.6542
Arcadia Round Barn,A restored 1898 wooden barn that is a feat of local engineering and design.,35.6608,-97.3239
Pops 66 Soda Ranch,A modern landmark featuring a 66-foot tall neon soda bottle and over 700 sodas.,35.6606,-97.3353
Milk Bottle Grocery,A tiny triangular building topped with a giant metal milk bottle.,35.4925,-97.5303
Lake Overholser Bridge,A critical 1924 link for early motorists crossing the North Canadian River.,35.4800,-97.6694
Lucille's Service Station,A classic "porch-style" station that served travelers for over 60 years.,35.5317,-98.5306
Route 66 Museum Clinton,An immersive museum that takes visitors through the history of the road by decade.,35.5122,-98.9819
U-Drop Inn,A stunning Art Deco masterpiece that served as both a café and a gas station.,35.2153,-100.2483
Leaning Tower of Texas,A tilted water tower intended as a clever marketing gimmick to draw travelers in.,35.2014,-101.1128
Big Texan Steak Ranch,Home of the free 72-ounce steak challenge if you can finish it in an hour.,35.1914,-101.7606
Cadillac Ranch,An art installation featuring 10 vintage Cadillacs buried nose-first in the dirt.,35.1872,-101.9870
Midpoint Cafe,The geographical halfway point between Chicago and Santa Monica.,35.0394,-102.6664
Blue Swallow Motel,Famous for its stunning neon sign and garages attached to every room.,35.1764,-103.7153
Tee Pee Curios,A whimsical shop shaped like a tipi that has sold souvenirs since the 1940s.,35.1717,-103.7317
Route 66 Auto Museum,A high-quality collection of vintage cars and memorabilia in Santa Rosa.,34.9383,-104.6881
Central Avenue,The longest urban stretch of the original route running through Albuquerque.,35.0844,-106.6504
KiMo Theatre,A beautiful "Pueblo Deco" theater that blends Native American and Art Deco styles.,35.0844,-106.6522
El Rancho Hotel,The "Home of the Movie Stars" who filmed Westerns in the nearby desert.,35.5261,-108.7214
Yellowhorse Trading Post,A gateway to the Navajo Nation set against massive red sandstone cliffs.,35.3533,-109.0556
Jack Rabbit Trading Post,Famous for its "HERE IT IS" sign and the giant fiberglass rabbit out front.,34.9800,-110.3347
Wigwam Motel,One of only two remaining motels on Route 66 where you can sleep in a tipi.,34.9039,-110.1586
Painted Desert Inn,A National Historic Landmark built from petrified wood and native stone.,35.0833,-109.7833
Standin' on the Corner Park,Commemorates the famous lyrics from the Eagles song "Take It Easy".,35.0211,-110.6975
La Posada Hotel,A restored 1929 Harvey House hotel that was a favorite of celebrities.,35.0242,-110.6931
Meteor Crater,The world's best-preserved meteorite impact site located just off the route.,35.0272,-111.0225
Museum Club,A former roadhouse and taxidermy shop that became a famous country music venue.,35.2047,-111.5997
Seligman Route 66 Shield,A large painted highway shield on the pavement in the "Birthplace of Historic Route 66".,35.3267,-112.8711
Delgadillo's Snow Cap,A quirky drive-in famous for its practical jokes and vintage "shocker" cars.,35.3261,-112.8756
Hackberry General Store,A "museum" of Route 66 kitsch and vintage gas pumps in the desert.,35.3661,-113.7225
Oatman Ghost Town,A former gold mining camp famous for wild burros that roam the streets.,35.0264,-114.3831
Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch,A unique forest of art installations made entirely from vintage glass bottles.,34.6908,-117.3381
Wigwam Motel San Bernardino,The second "village" of concrete tipis still welcoming guests in California.,34.1069,-117.3456
Cucamonga Service Station,A restored 1915 station that represents the earliest days of the route.,34.1067,-117.5939
Santa Monica Pier,The official symbolic "End of the Trail" where the route meets the Pacific.,34.0101,-118.4961
End of the Trail Sign,The most photographed sign on the route marking the 2,448-mile journey's end.,34.0086,-118.4983