5.6 KiB
5.6 KiB
| 1 | title | content | lat | lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Route 66 Begin Sign | The symbolic start of the Mother Road located on Adams Street in downtown Chicago. | 41.8794 | -87.6245 |
| 3 | Ambler's Texaco Gas Station | The longest operating gas station on Route 66 now serves as a visitor center. | 41.0924 | -88.4271 |
| 4 | Chain of Rocks Bridge | Famous for its 22-degree bend this bridge carried travelers over the Mississippi River. | 38.7601 | -90.1764 |
| 5 | Gateway Arch | The 630-foot monument to westward expansion is a primary landmark for Missouri travelers. | 38.6247 | -90.1848 |
| 6 | Meramec Caverns | Advertised for decades on barns across the country as a legendary outlaw hideout. | 38.2431 | -91.0903 |
| 7 | Wagon Wheel Motel | The oldest continuously operating motel on the route with original stone cottages. | 38.0011 | -91.3914 |
| 8 | Gay Parita Sinclair Station | A lovingly recreated 1930s gas station that is a favorite for photo ops. | 37.2642 | -93.7142 |
| 9 | 66 Drive-In Theatre | A classic neon-lit outdoor cinema that has been showing movies since 1949. | 37.1856 | -94.3353 |
| 10 | Cars on the Route | A restored station featuring the tow truck that inspired the character Mater. | 37.0753 | -94.6361 |
| 11 | Rainbow Bridge | The last remaining Marsh Arch bridge on Route 66 built in 1923. | 37.0672 | -94.7075 |
| 12 | Blue Whale of Catoosa | A whimsical waterfront landmark built as an anniversary gift in the early 70s. | 36.1932 | -95.7333 |
| 13 | The Blue Dome | A 1924 Art Deco service station that once offered 24-hour service to travelers. | 36.1539 | -95.9861 |
| 14 | Rock Cafe | A historic eatery built from local stone whose owner inspired Sally in the movie Cars. | 35.7533 | -96.6542 |
| 15 | Arcadia Round Barn | A restored 1898 wooden barn that is a feat of local engineering and design. | 35.6608 | -97.3239 |
| 16 | Pops 66 Soda Ranch | A modern landmark featuring a 66-foot tall neon soda bottle and over 700 sodas. | 35.6606 | -97.3353 |
| 17 | Milk Bottle Grocery | A tiny triangular building topped with a giant metal milk bottle. | 35.4925 | -97.5303 |
| 18 | Lake Overholser Bridge | A critical 1924 link for early motorists crossing the North Canadian River. | 35.4800 | -97.6694 |
| 19 | Route 66 Museum Clinton | An immersive museum that takes visitors through the history of the road by decade. | 35.5122 | -98.9819 |
| 20 | U-Drop Inn | A stunning Art Deco masterpiece that served as both a café and a gas station. | 35.2153 | -100.2483 |
| 21 | Leaning Tower of Texas | A tilted water tower intended as a clever marketing gimmick to draw travelers in. | 35.2014 | -101.1128 |
| 22 | Big Texan Steak Ranch | Home of the free 72-ounce steak challenge if you can finish it in an hour. | 35.1914 | -101.7606 |
| 23 | Cadillac Ranch | An art installation featuring 10 vintage Cadillacs buried nose-first in the dirt. | 35.1872 | -101.9870 |
| 24 | Midpoint Cafe | The geographical halfway point between Chicago and Santa Monica. | 35.0394 | -102.6664 |
| 25 | Blue Swallow Motel | Famous for its stunning neon sign and garages attached to every room. | 35.1764 | -103.7153 |
| 26 | Tee Pee Curios | A whimsical shop shaped like a tipi that has sold souvenirs since the 1940s. | 35.1717 | -103.7317 |
| 27 | Route 66 Auto Museum | A high-quality collection of vintage cars and memorabilia in Santa Rosa. | 34.9383 | -104.6881 |
| 28 | Central Avenue | The longest urban stretch of the original route running through Albuquerque. | 35.0844 | -106.6504 |
| 29 | Yellowhorse Trading Post | A gateway to the Navajo Nation set against massive red sandstone cliffs. | 35.3533 | -109.0556 |
| 30 | Wigwam Motel | One of only two remaining motels on Route 66 where you can sleep in a tipi. | 34.9039 | -110.1586 |
| 31 | Painted Desert Inn | A National Historic Landmark built from petrified wood and native stone. | 35.0833 | -109.7833 |
| 32 | La Posada Hotel | A restored 1929 Harvey House hotel that was a favorite of celebrities. | 35.0242 | -110.6931 |
| 33 | Meteor Crater | The world's best-preserved meteorite impact site located just off the route. | 35.0272 | -111.0225 |
| 34 | Museum Club | A former roadhouse and taxidermy shop that became a famous country music venue. | 35.2047 | -111.5997 |
| 35 | Oatman Ghost Town | A former gold mining camp famous for wild burros that roam the streets. | 35.0264 | -114.3831 |
| 36 | Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch | A unique forest of art installations made entirely from vintage glass bottles. | 34.6908 | -117.3381 |
| 37 | Cucamonga Service Station | A restored 1915 station that represents the earliest days of the route. | 34.1067 | -117.5939 |