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ANGEL'S BARBER SHOP AND ROUTE 66 GIFT SHOP - Welcome to the Birthplace of Historic Route 66. Discover the colorful history of Route 66 at Angel's Barbershop in Seligman, Arizona. Recapture the past at the Original Route 66 Gift Shop, Museum and Visitor Center.
THE
MIDPOINT CAFÉ - One of the Best Eatin' Places east or west of the Pecos! Stop
in at Adrian, Texas, for a serving of great food, down-home hospitality and
friendly conversation. Visit our Gift Shop and celebrate your halfway journey
across Route 66, at the "MidPoint" between Chicago and Los
Angeles.
FUNKS
GROVE PURE MAPLE SIRUP FARM
RR#
1, Box 41A, Shirley,
Illinois 61772
Phone:
309-874-3220
COZY
DOG DRIVE IN - Home of the famous "Cozy Dog" on a stick in
Springfield, Illinois. A must stop for all Route 66 roadies.
2935 South Sixth Street, Springfield, Illinois 62703
Phone: 217-525-1992
HENRY'S
RABBIT RANCH - Route 66 information center for past, present, and future
travelers. Very quirky and unusual stop, being Rabbit orientated with
Volkswagens and bunnies. Many Route 66 souvenir and gift items.
1107
Historic Old Route 66
Phone:
618-635-5655
LUCILLE'S
HISTORIC ROUTE 66 HIGHWAY AND STORE
Old
Highway Route 66
THE
ROUTE 66 MALT SHOP
1720
Central Avenue
Phone:
505-242-7866
WINSLOW
VISITORS CENTER
300
West North Road
Phone:
928-289-2434
BIG
TEXAN STEAK RANCH
7701
I-40 East, Amarillo,
Texas 79120
Phone: 806-372-6000
HACKBERRY
VISITOR CENTER AND GENERAL STORE
P.O.
Box 46
Phone:
928-769-2605
THE
SANDHILLS CURIOSITY SHOP - Harley and Annabelle Russell invite you to come by
for LIVE entertainment in their shop filled with original artworks, antiques,
collectibles, fun and much, much more! Free refreshments! Send us an Email.
201
S. Sheb Wooley Avenue, Erick,
Oklahoma 73645
Phone:
580-526-3738 Email: arus@dobsonteleco.com
EISLER
BROTHERS OLD RIVERTON STORE
P.O.
Box 169
Phone: 620-848-3330
ROUTE
66 STATE PARK
97
North Outer Road
Phone:
636-938-7198
ROCK
CAFE - This unique building was built with rock unearthed during the
paving of Route 66. It houses the same atmosphere of yesteryear's cafe
hospitality mixed with world class menus. The Rock Cafe is listed on the
National Register of Historical Places. Open 7 days a week from 6AM until
9PM for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
"From Chicago to L.A....Don't miss the Rock Cafe."
114 W. Main Street, Stroud, OK 74079
Phone: 918-968-3990
SEABA STATION
- The Seaba Station in Warwick, OK. is housed in a building
listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is filled with antiques,
gift items, original artwork, florals, candles, tee-shirts, Route 66
memorabilia, snacks, and more! Originally a Nevr-Nox Gasoline Station, it now
provides a contemporary Route 66 experience richly laced with memories of old.
FAST
FANNY'S GIFT SHOP - Original Route 66 goods created and made on
Route 66 in Oatman, Arizona. You will find a vast assortment and variety
of pillows, quillows, scrub shirts, ties, Route 66 books, souvenirs, and many
other interesting and very unique products. Located in downtown Oatman on Route
66.
Jackie Rowland - Owner
Phone: 1-928-768-7400
E-mail: oatie10@yahoo.com
ROY ROGERS DOUBLE R BAR RANCH - Come back to simpler times in America.
TEE
PEE CURIOS - Last of the old Route 66 curio shops. The Tee Pee Curios Shop has a
large selection of Route 66 memorabilia and fine arts and crafts. Visit owners
Mike and Betty Callens at the Tee Pee next time you pass through Tucumcari, New
Mexico. Mike boasts that the curios shop has some "damn fine stuff"!
924 East Tucumcari Blvd., Tucumcari, NM Phone: 505-461-3773
Email: callens@plateautel.net
COVER-UP
UPHOLSTERY - "We Cover Anything". Furniture, automobile interiors,
boat seats and covers, motorcycle seats and covers, and everything else that you
may have that needs new covering.
115 East Main Street, Geary, OK 73040
Phone: 405-884-2271 or 405-884-2545
VISIT BRISTOW OKLAHOMA - THE WOODLAND QUEEN - Thriving with excitement in the southwest corner of Indian Territory. Bristow is situated on America's Mother Road, Route 66. Home of Russ' Ribs, situated in the historic Hamburger King site where Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys frequently dined. Host of June Route 66 Festival and September Route 66 Car Bike and Truck show. Features Historical Museum in restored the Train Depot, Armer's exotic animal farm, and historic downtown. Be sure to view these Route 66 landmark properties: Bristow Motor Company Building at 500 North Main, Bristow Tire Shop at 115 West 4th, the Texaco Service Station at 201 West 4th, and the Gas Station Relic on west edge of town.
JOSEPH'S BAR AND GRILL - In recent years La Fiesta has enjoyed a comeback thanks to many return customers from coast to coast, who once traveled along old Route 66. In 1985, La Fiesta was handed down to the next generation and later became Joseph's Restaurant. Through the years and the many changes along Route 66,there is one thing has remained the same in Santa Rosa, New Mexico - the Campos family's desire to provide the best food and the friendliest service to its customers, the travelers of Old U.S. Route 66.
COOL
SPRINGS CAMP - A Route 66 success story! This early tourist haven in the
wilds of western Arizona's rugged desert fell into ruins decades ago but has
been resurrected by a dedicated family at their own expense. Cool Springs is now
open again serving the Route 66 traveler. Future plans for Cool Springs include
rebuilding a replica of the famous cafe as a Route 66 Cool Springs Museum and
Interpretation center.
THE ROUTE 66 PLACE - Pull on over in Williams, Arizona, and pull up a chair to take a break at Twister's 50's Soda Fountain. Be sure to take a stroll around the Route 66 Place Gift Shop! We specialize in hundreds of great CocaCola and Harley Davidson products.
ICE CAVE AND BANDERA VOLCANO - THE LAND OF FIRE AND ICE - For a real experience in contrast, visit the Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano, 'The Land of Fire and Ice.' Situated on the Continental Divide near Grants, New Mexico, you will walk through the twisted, old-growth Juniper, Fir and Ponderosa Pine trees, over the ancient lava trail to the Ice Cave. Here the natural layers of ice glisten blue-green in the reflected rays of sunlight. Another trail winds around the side of the Bandera Volcano to view one of the best examples of a volcanic eruption in the country. Located in the heart of El Malpais, the historic Ice Cave Trading Post displays ancient artifacts as well as contemporary Indian artwork.
NICK'S PLACE SANDWICH EMPORIUM AND FRESH CHOICES - Unique on all of the Mother Road, Route 66 crosses itself here in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. The old alignment (pre 1937) turned north to Santa Fe after crossing the Pecos River in Santa Rosa and then headed south, running through Albuquerque on 4th Street. The newer alignment went straight west from Santa Rosa running into downtown Albuquerque on Central Street. If you have been traveling down Route 66 from Chicago you might be ready for a change from burgers and fries. This is it. Everything is fresh and home-made. Have a great lunch and take your picture at the corner of Route 66 and Route 66!
66 DINER - A vintage style Route 66 diner with a atmosphere decor of roadside Americana. Dine out at the classy 66 Diner on East Central just blocks west of the University of New Mexico.
ANN'S CHICKEN FRY HOUSE - Ann's Chicken Fry House has been around a long time, since before cars had fins. It's right on old Route 66 so local folks and Route 66 travelers have made Ann's a success. Ann's has a gift shop filled with Route66 goodies plus their own T shirts. Come on down to Ann's and enjoy a nostalgic trip back in time with your whole family.
STEWARTS PETRIFIED WOOD SHOP - Buy the most colorful petrified wood in the world! Petrified wood is 225 million years old, from the Triassic Era, when dinosaurs ruled the earth. This beautiful petrified wood is only found in Arizona. Our wood is cut and polished by artisans in our shop located near the Petrified Forest in Holbrook, Arizona. We sell bookends, slabs, stumps and jewelry made from petrified wood. We also sell meteorites, dinosaur bones, kachina dolls and petrified wood rock concerts!
THE
MUSEUM CLUB - Built in 1931, The Museum Club is Arizona's premiere roadhouse
and dance club! Also known as "The Zoo" in Flagstaff, Arizona, the
Museum Club offers the best in Live Country Western and After Hours
entertainment. Please feel free to browse through the pages of this site, and
take in just
a few of the great things The Zoo has to offer!
GALAXY DINER - Get
Your Eats on Route 66 in Flagstaff, Arizona! Plenty of parking for RV's and
Campers. We serve breakfast all the time. Ask about our Group Rates. Open 6 AM -
10 PM every day.
FAIR
OAKS PHARMACY AND SODA FOUNTAIN - Fair Oaks Pharmacy & Soda Fountain has
been South Pasadena's friendly corner drug store since 1915. When Michael and
Meredith Miller purchased Fair Oaks in 1989, they became enchanted with the idea
of restoring the pharmacy to its original turn-of-the-century style, complete
with a soda fountain and lunch counter. For the hungry travelers on Historic
Route 66, this eatery serves lunch menu items such as the "Vintage
Vegetarian" or the "Roadside Special". The Fair Oaks Pharmacy is
a great roadside stop for a chance to refuel and relax.
U-DROP INN - YESTERDAY AND
TODAY - In the 1930's, U.S. Highways 66 and 83 were completed through
Shamrock. After these highways were completed, businesses sprouted all
along them, specifically the Tower Service Station and U-Drop Inn Restaurant.
This unique building was erected by brick and green-glazed tile in 1936. The
building and tower were designed by architect J. C. Berry of Pampa, Texas and
represent the art-deco style that was popular in the 20's
and 30's.
JACK RABBIT TRADING POST - JOSEPH CITY, ARIZONA - Not to be missed, the famous Jack Rabbit Trading Post is located between Holbrook and Winslow, Arizona on Route 66. This is your chance to browse and select from authentic Indian arts and crafts. Check out Route 66 souvenirs and curios. Minnetonka Moccasins are a must have.
ROADWORKS
- Located on Route 66 in downtown Winslow, Arizona, we carry a wide variety of
memorabilia, souvenirs, and other fun stuff. Route 66, The Eagles, Santa Fe,
Burlington Northern, Harley Davidson, and Burma Shave items are our specialties.
DELL RHEA'S CHICKEN
BASKET - Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket got its humble beginnings sometime
in the late 1930's or early 1940's in an old gas station with a lunch counter.
Because the fried chicken was so good and the highway so busy, the Chicken
Basket outgrew its lunch counter and the two car repair bays were turned into a
dining room. The Chicken Basket as it is today opened in the summer of 1946 on
Illinois Route 66 and 79th Street in Hinsdale right next door to its original
location.
WHITE FENCE FARM - The White Fence Farm has been serving loyal customers since the 1920's. In 1954 the business was purchased by Bob Hassert, Sr. and is run today by his son, Bob Jr. As the business grew, the restaurant building was enlarged, today comprising 35 separate additions.
POLK-A-DOT DRIVE-IN - Food, Fun & Nostalgia! The Polk-a-Dot Drive In was founded over 40 years ago. The Drive-In was originally a school bus painted in Rainbow Polk-a-Dots. Lunch was served from a mini-sized kitchen inside the bus. Today, it is a beautiful 50's Style Drive-In that has become one of the most memorable attractions along Illinois Route 66. Check out our download Polk-A-Dot menu.
GARDNER HAUS INN - Gardener Haus Inn is a great place to stop and partake in the atmosphere as well as their specialty - German food. Take a break at the Gardener House Inn. A great restaurant for lunch or dinner while bringing a little bit of Europe to the Mother Road. Gardner is on Route 66 about sixty miles South of Chicago. The Gardner Haus Inn is in downtown Gardner, just off Route 66.
ARISTON CAFE - Owners Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas P. Adam welcome you to the Ariston Cafe. Please relax and enjoy your meal as you join travelers from all over the world discovering Route 66. We wish to provide the best of food and service.
ST. LOUIS CAR MUSEUM AND SALES - Since 1994 The St. Louis Car Museum & Sales has sold thousands of antique, classic and special interest vehicles all over the world. All vehicles in the inventory are currently owned by the car museum with the utmost quality in mind. The St. Louis Car Museum & sales can arrange financing and shipping and will help out in any way to ease your automobile purchasing experience.
OLLIE'S STATION RESTAURANT - The Friendly Neighborhood Restaurant located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Our food is cooked and seasoned like Mom and Grandma would prepare it. We have a comfortable "mom and pop" atmosphere. The old cafe style is enhanced by the railroad motif. Ten running trains, from G-scale to Z-scale, run the length of the dining room and through scale model cities and towns. Ollie's is located in old downtown Redfork on a corner that's been here since 1894. Railroads, oil wells, and the famous Route 66 all merge at Redfork Corner to give young and old a touch of history and some of the best food in Oklahoma.
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All images and text copyrighted © 1993 - 2005 by Kenneth N. Turmel