Now, the Route gets varied…flatlands to the 9-mile Climb, arroyos and mesas. Sunsets are stunning, and Albuquerque is full of great old neon motel signs. Or take the original alignment and head to Santa Fe for amazing eateries and Southwest art galleries galore.
A few highlights from New Mexico Route 66 (from east to west) include:
| Tee Pee Curios | Tucumcari |
| Blue Swallow Motel | Tucumcari |
| La Cita Restaurant | Tucumcari |
| Tucumcari Mountain | Tucumcari |
| Joseph’s Cantina | Santa Rosa |
| Blue Hole | Santa Rosa |
| Bobcat Bite | Santa Fe |
| San Miguel Mission | Santa Fe |
| La Bajada Hill | Santa Fe |
| Whiting Bros. Gas Station | Moriarty |
| Bow & Arrow Lodge | Albuquerque |
| Route 66 | Albuquerque |
| Tewa Motor Lodge | Albuquerque |
| Jones Motor Company | Albuquerque |
| Route 66 Diner | Albuquerque |
| Standard Diner | Albuquerque |
| Kimo Theatre | Albuquerque |
| Lindy’s Coffee Shop | Albuquerque |
| Skip Maisel’s Indian Jewelry | Albuquerque |
| El Vado Motel | Albuquerque |
| Deadman’s Curve | Mesita |
| Budville Trading Co | Budville |
| Villa De Cubero | Cubero |
| Route 66 Billboard | Grants |
| Grants Cafe | Grants |
| Continental Divide Indian Market | Continental Divide |
| El Rancho Hotel and Motel | Gallup |
| Here We are On Route 66 Neon Sign | Gallup |
New Mexico 66 Associations
New Mexico Route 66 Association
New Mexico Department of Tourism
