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Route 66 suggestions
Posted on 10/9/25 at 8:44 am
Posted on 10/9/25 at 8:44 am
A couple of weeks ago, we drove from Shreveport to Las Vegas. We got on I-40 in Amarillo and went west all the way to Kingman, AZ before heading north on Hwy 93/I-11 to Vegas. We stopped at a few times along the original Route 66, mostly in Arizona. Winslow, Meteor Crater, Williams, and Kingman. I really like the vibe of the older neon signs and touristy stuff. We're going to make that trip again in the future, and I'd like to try other places on that road. Do you have any tips or suggestions?
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Posted on 10/9/25 at 9:44 am to Donkus
Get your kicks.
Posted on 10/9/25 at 9:53 am to geauxpurple
People think AZ and NM is flat and only sand and cacti, but it's full of mountains that will make you feel small. The four corners area is where I will move to next, so much to do in driving distance.
Posted on 10/9/25 at 2:54 pm to Donkus
If you went through Kingman you were 1/2 hour away from Oatman, an old gold mining town on 66. Shops, restaurants and burros wondering the streets.
This post was edited on 10/9/25 at 4:01 pm
Posted on 10/9/25 at 7:07 pm to Donkus
Blue Whale of Catoosa Oklahoma. Captures the spirit of Route 66 perfectly. I used to do a lot of work near it . Don't expect a lot but it is perfect for a Route 66 trip which is all about the nostalgia.
Posted on 10/10/25 at 7:39 am to Tigris
The number of HUGE animals at gas stations, souvenir shops and the like out west is staggering. 
Posted on 10/10/25 at 7:54 am to Donkus
Tucumcari and Gallup. Both in New Mexico. We stayed at the Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari and the El Rancho motel in Gallup.
This post was edited on 10/10/25 at 10:27 am
Posted on 10/10/25 at 9:43 am to Donkus
Russel’s Truck Stop in I40 just inside the NM line at Texas. Rt. 66 runs across. The stop has a great free museum and is a clean RR
Posted on 10/10/25 at 12:40 pm to Donkus
I have traveled several sections of Rte 66. So far, I rank the following from best to least favorite by state::
1. Kansas - short trip, great storied sites, great breakfast, decent dinners, and a double-handful of interesting characters.
2. Oklahoma - eastern side has sites such as the blue whale. Of all the stops I took, the whale was meh by comparison. I always tried the 'Gas Station' museums.
3. Arizona - the natural sites, such as meteor crater, was great. Winslow was what one would expect and be far from disappointing.
3. Illinois - good stops, what I would call the average Rte 66 experience.
4. California - good drive, yet not fully developed as I expected for the upcoming 100 year anniversary in 2026.
5. New Mexico, Texas, Missouri and western Oklahoma - either haven't been through them or not explored as a Rte66 trip.
1. Kansas - short trip, great storied sites, great breakfast, decent dinners, and a double-handful of interesting characters.
2. Oklahoma - eastern side has sites such as the blue whale. Of all the stops I took, the whale was meh by comparison. I always tried the 'Gas Station' museums.
3. Arizona - the natural sites, such as meteor crater, was great. Winslow was what one would expect and be far from disappointing.
3. Illinois - good stops, what I would call the average Rte 66 experience.
4. California - good drive, yet not fully developed as I expected for the upcoming 100 year anniversary in 2026.
5. New Mexico, Texas, Missouri and western Oklahoma - either haven't been through them or not explored as a Rte66 trip.
Posted on 10/10/25 at 5:00 pm to rbiggarjr
How was Blue Swallow Motel?
We have looked at that stop for 2yrs but still havent been.
We have looked at that stop for 2yrs but still havent been.
Posted on 10/10/25 at 6:38 pm to IndianPower
Stayed last year. It was great. No luxury around but a real vintage road motel feel. Would stay again.
Posted on 10/12/25 at 1:49 pm to IndianPower
Blue swallow is definitely worth a stay. Tucumcari is pretty run down but definitely worth it. Also the wigwam motel in Arizona is fun too.
Posted on 10/13/25 at 10:02 am to Nyquillus Dillwad
Took an RV from Chicago to the end of Rte 66 in Santa Monica California. We took 10 days and it was a memoriable experience. 
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