Opened on Route 66 in 1960 R.J. Lee opened the Big Texan on Route 66 in Amarillo Texas, featuring cowboys, horseback riders and BIG steaks! Route 66 Landmark Legend Since its opening the Big Texan has become one of the most iconic stops on Route 66. Famous for great steaks and West ...
Route 66 "Top Ten" attractions in each state. The most interesting sights and places to see in each state along U.S. 66. Our selection of landmarks and must-see places and stops
Thunderstorms take place frequently in northern and eastern Texas. Tornados strike often; Texas is part ofTornado Alley, and experiences an average of 139 tornados yearly. The Panhandle region (and the alignment of U.S. 66) has a high frequency of tornados too. (Full information on Tornadoes....
11. Devil's Rope Museum in McLean, Texas Getty Images Roughly an hour's drive from Amarillo, theDevil's Rope Museumis an interesting stop, with exhibits dedicated to the history of Route 66 in Texas, as well as the importance of barbed wire and its impact on the American West. Find ou...
include Cadillac Ranch in Texas, Wigwam Village motels in Arizona and California, the Route 66 Museum in Oklahoma, and the famous "Tucumcari Tonight" commercial in New Mexico. Each stop along the way had its own charm and contributed to the rich history and culture that surrounds Route 66. ...
On the East Texas Route 66 Bus Tour, enjoy a day filled with, quirky Route 66 attractions like Britten Leaning Water Tower, and landmarks of deep cultural significance such as The Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. The journey includes stops at iconic spots like the Jerricho ghost town, Devil...
You begin your tour in Chicago, IL and ride for 2400 exciting miles to Los Angeles, CA. Along the way you will pass through 8 states: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California, making stops in some of the most beautiful and historic American cities. You ...
Route 66 was replaced by five Interstates: I-55 southbound from Chicago, I-44 across Missouri and Oklahoma, I-40 in Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, I-15 and finally I-10 into Los Angeles. Route 66 TodayToday, in 2025, several states recognize the historical significance of the...
Route 66 has been called the most famous highway in the world, and it remains the ultimate road trip. The highway runs from Chicago, Illinois, through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona before ending at Santa Monica, California, c
Territory Route 66 RV Park & Campgrounds, 14144 Old 66 Road, Bridgeport, OK (405) 542-6566 Elk CreekRV Park,317 E. 20th St., Elk City, OK (580) 225-7865 (Book now) Texas Texas Route 66 RV Park, 15580 Interstate 40, Shamrock, TX (806) 256-5353 ...