Route 66 in Texas - Boomer Road Trips

Route 66 is a legendary highway that spans across the United States, and the stretch in Texas is full of sights and sounds you won’t want to miss. From Shamrock to Glenrio, there are plenty of places to explore and things to do along the way. Let’s take a look at some of the best stops on your journey down Route 66 in Texas!

Shamrock

Visit the historic Tower Station and U-Drop Inn Cafe for a bite to eat and explore its iconic Art Deco architecture. Inside you’ll fine a cafe that is now open for lunch and ice cream as well as a museum and visitor’s center where you can learn more about the history of this iconic building.

Other sites to see in Shamrock include the Western Motel, across the street from the U-Drop Inn, the Pioneer West Museum, a 1934 restored Magnolia Service Station, and more.

Mclean

Check out one of oldest buildings on Route 66, The Devil’s Rope Museum. It’s full of interesting artifacts from barbed wire’s early American history, perfect for any history buff. You’ll also find a restored Phillips 66 Service Station, an old city hall building, several former 1950s service stations, and old motels.

Alanreed

See the Alanreed Cemetery, an old Magnolia Gas Station and Cafe ruins, Kiser’s 66 Super service station, which was build in 1939, and the oldest Baptist Church on Route 66 in Texas, built in 1904.

Groom

Head over to Groom’s Cross which is said to be one of the world’s largest crosses located right off Route 66 in Groom. This towering cross stands tall at 190 feet high! Also near Groom is the famous Britton Learning Tower, the Ranch House Cafe and the L.A. Motel.

Adrian

Make sure you get some great photos at Historic Midpoint Cafe, as it is an original stop along Route 66 with a classic sign that reads “1/2 way between Chicago and Los Angeles”. Adrian is the midpoint between Chicago and Santa Monica and they want you to know it.

Don’t forget Adrian’s “The Big Texan Steak Ranch”. You can find delicious food here as well as see some quirky attractions like Outhouse Races!

Conway

Conway was established in 1905. The remnants of an old Phillips 66 Gas Station sit on a corner just north of town. There is also the old Conroy School, a couple of abandoned motels and the former Longhorn Trading Post and Bug Ranch.

Amarillo

The Cadillac Ranch and the Big Texan Steak House are just two of many sites to see in Amarillo. Be sure to stop by Historic Sixth Street in Amarillo for unique shops and eateries or don’t forget to check out the Big Texan Steak House and see if you can eat one of their 72 ounce steaks in less than an hour. There are several old service stations and motels including the Triangle Motel and the Cowboy Motel with a very cool cowboy sign overhead.

Vega

Adrian

Glenrio

Finally, don’t forget Glenrio which is home to some interesting ruins like abandoned motels and service stations that were once booming businesses during its time as part of route 66! It’s sits on both sides of the Texas and New Mexico state line. It’s also in two time zones.

Whether you’re looking for an adventure or just want to experience what life was like back in the day when people traveled on route 66, there are plenty of places to see and things to do along this iconic highway in Texas! From Shamrock all the way down to Glenrio, travelers can explore everything from roadside attractions and museums to parks and historical sites, ghost towns, and more—all while getting a taste of what life was like before interstates took over. So grab your friends or family and hop on route 66 for an unforgettable journey through Texas’ fascinating past!