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These sites are gathered for further research in aid of versilimilitude for my Rick Walker series of 50's noir detective novels, and are available to my readers who may envision a trip along Route 66 'someday'. You can take a virtual trip among the links below, or better yet, get off yer butt and jump in the old Chevy and mosey out on a real road trip.
Most of the travel on Route 66 was East-to-West, especially during the migrations of the Great Depression the 'Dust Bowl' Era and of World War II and the post-war boom. The route thus officially begins on Adams Street in Chicago, Ilinois and wends its way along 2,448 miles and thru eight states to terminate at the bluffs in Santa Monica, California overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
The highway was established in 1926 and was eventually replaced by the Interstate highway system. Official deactivation of Route 66 in 1984 stirred up grass roots enthusiasm, and many state and local associations were formed, fancy signs installed, and now there are dozens of celebrations outdoor fairs, antique car meets & parades, conventions along Route 66 every year.
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"Route 66 Across New Mexico: A Wanderer's Guide" [1991] by Jill Schneider; photography by D. Nakii Univ NM Press 8¾x6½ pb [8/91] out of print/used |
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detailed directions thru New Mexico
Manuelito, NM
Ghost Town of Mentmore, NM
Gallup, NM
Gallup - McKinley County [NM] Chamber of Commerce
City of Gallup, New Mexico [est. 1881]
Din้ Grill on Old Route 66 in Gallup, NM
Lexington Hotel on Old Route 66 in Downtown Gallup, NM
historic El Rancho Hotel [est. 1937] on Old Route 66 in Gallup, NM
Route 66 Drive-In & Diner on Old Route 66 in Gallup, NM
Avalon Restaurant on Old Route 66 in Gallup, NM
Roadrunner Motel on Old Route 66 in Gallup, NM
Rehoboth, NM
Coolidge, NM
Thoreau, NM
Zuni Mountain Lodge near Thoreau, NM
Prewitt, NM
Bluewater, NM
Milan, NM
map of Route 66 thru Grants, NM
Grants / Cibola County [NM] Chamber of Commerce
Sands Motel on Old Route 66 in Grants, NM
The Mission coffeehouse & gallery & guest house in Grants, NM
New Mexico Mining Museum in Grants, NM
Cibola Arts Council [est. 1974] / Double Six Gallery in Grants, NM
El Morro Area Arts Council / Old School Gallery in Grants, NM
San Fidel, NM
Cubero, NM
Laguna, NM
Route 66 Casino on the Laguna Indian Reservation east of Albuquerque
Mesita, NM
direct route (post-1937)
Mesita, NM to Albuquerque, NM down Nine-Mile Hill
Southern Route (pre-1937)
Ghost Town of Correo, NM
Los Lunas, New Mexico
Teofilo's Restaurant [built 1914, opened 1985] in Los Lunas, NM
Village of Bosque Farms [est. April 1975]
The Pueblo of Isleta Tuei [est. circa 1300]
Community of Pajarito, NM
Albuquerque, New Mexico Travel Page
Route 66 Central of Albuquerque, NM
Western View Diner & Steakhouse on Old Route 66 in Albuquerque, NM
El Rey Theatre [est. 1941] on Old Route 66 in Albuquerque, NM
Lindy's Diner [est. 1929] on Old Route 66 in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
66 Diner on Old Route 66 in Albuquerque, NM
Club Rhythm & Blues in Albuquerque, NM
Old Route 66 Car Show [June] in Albuquerque, NM
Route 66 Malt Shop in Albuquerque, NM
Duke City Route 66 Diner in Albuquerque, NM
Dog House Route 66 Drive-In on Old Route 66 in Albuquerque, NM
Santa Fe Loop (pre-1937)
Bernalillo, NM [incorp. 1948]
Greater Bernalillo [NM] Chamber of Commerce
The Range Cafe & Bakery [est. 1992] in Bernalillo, NM
Algodones, NM
La Cienega, NM
Santa Fe, New Mexico Travel Page
Community of Glorieta, NM
City of Las Vegas, New Mexico [est. 1835] 87701
El Fidel Hotel [built 1920] in Las Vegas, NM
Palomino Motel in Las Vegas, NM
Plaza Hotel [est. 1882] in Las Vegas, NM
Thunderbird Motel in Las Vegas, NM
US Highway 84 south
NE New Mexico Route 66 Tour
post-1937 Cutoff Route [eastward from Albuquerque]
Tijeras, NM
Town of Edgewood, New Mexico 87015 [incorp. August 1999]
East Mountain Grill in Edgewood, NM
Moriarty, NM
[Loop Route & Cutoff Route rejoin]
City of Santa Rosa, New Mexico 88435
Silver Moon Cafe [new 2005] in Santa Rosa, NM
Santa Rosa [NM] Route 66 Auto Museum
Comet Cafe on Old Route 66 in Santa Rosa, NM
La Loma Motel on Old Route 66 in Santa Rosa, NM
Cuervo, NM
Newkirk, NM
Ghost Town of Montoya, NM
Tucumcari, New Mexico [est. 1903]
official City of Tucumcari website
Tucumcari - Quay County [NM] Chamber of Commerce
historic Blue Swallow Motel on Route 66 in Tucumcari, NM
Tucumcari [NM] Historical Museum [built 1903]
Del's Family Restaurant in Tucumcari, NM
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