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  • Route 66 Must-Visit: Tee Pee Curios

    A must stop for 66 souvenirs! Located on Route 66 in Tucumcari, NM this shop has a long heritage. Originally a Gulf gas station in the 1940’s, it has transformed over the years into a grocery, and then a trading post. The iconic teepee was added to the front of the store in 1960 when […] More
  • Lou Mitchell’s: “The First Stop on the Mother Road”

    A hearty breakfast, a friendly wait staff, and a hundred years of history are what earns Lou Mitchell’s its title as 66’s first stop. Oh and did we mention the donut holes? Since 1923 Lou Mitchell’s has been serving breakfast and lunch to everyone and anyone in the Chicago area. It’s location at 565 W. […] More
  • Blue Whale of Catoosa

    Did you know that the Blue Whale of Catoosa is one of the most iconic Route 66 attractions in popular culture? Read until the end for the full list, you won’t believe the last one! Hugh Davis built the blue whale in the early 1970’s as an anniversary gift to his wife, who, as you […] More