From the interesting buildings in Pontiac, Illinois, to the historic Soulsby Service station in Mount Olive, Illinois, the Mother Road has some must-see Midwestern stops. Check out all there is to see along the Southern Illinois stretch of Route 66.
There’s plenty to see along the portion of the Mother Road that runs through Eastern Missouri. Route 66 stretches a full 300 miles across the state, and Eastern Missouri provides plenty of great places to stop, including the Chain of Rocks Bridge, Laclede’s Landing, and St. Louis’s Gateway Arch.
The stretch of Route 66 through Western Missouri goes a long way. Along the way are plenty of sights to see and places to visit, including Devil’s Elbow Bridge, the 66 Drive-In Theater, Boots Motel, and plenty more. There are gems everywhere you look.
You could spend all day capturing photos on these 13 miles of Route 66 in Kansas.
Explore Waylan’s Ku Ku Burgers, Route 66 Vintage Iron Motorcycle Museum, Totem Pole Park, and more.
Western Oklahoma showcases some interesting sights, including Arcadia Round Barn, National Route 66 Museum, the Milk Bottle Grocery, and more.
Although Route 66 only passes through the panhandle of Texas, it has plenty to showcase. Along this stretch of the Mother Road, you can see the U Drop Inn, Tower Station, Cadillac Ranch, and more.
Nostalgia runs deep along Route 66 in Western Arizona. The towns, landmarks, and historical sights are home to many familiar and iconic pieces of Americana. If you’re looking for some gorgeous sightings of the Mother Road’s heyday, look no further.
Check out the iconic Wigwam Motel, Joe and Angie’s Café, and the Rainbow Rock Shop on this stretch of Route 66 that goes through Eastern Arizona.
The stretch of Route 66 that runs through Western New Mexico features a variety of landscapes and landmarks, giving you plenty to see and do while traveling along. From the Rio Puerco Bridge to the historic city of Gallup, this portion of the Mother Road is certainly worth seeing.
