Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
West of Vega, we finally reach what is considered the "Midpoint" of Route 66 between Chicago, IL and Santa Monica, CA Adrian has the honor of being the Geo-mathematical Center of Route 66: the original U.S. highway 66 ran 1,139 miles east to Chicago and the same distance west to Los Angeles. This small rural town is the midpoint and halfway point of US Route 66. Fabulous 40 Motel...Kenny and Marjorie Callstrom built and opened the motel in 1967 and was so named because of then-new Interstate 40.
route 66attractionsmother roadAdrian TXMIdpoint CafeFabulous 40 Moteltruckssigns
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
West of Vega, we finally reach what is considered the "Midpoint" of Route 66 between Chicago, IL and Santa Monica, CA Adrian has the honor of being the Geo-mathematical Center of Route 66: the original U.S. highway 66 ran 1,139 miles east to Chicago and the same distance west to Los Angeles. This small rural town is the midpoint and halfway point of US Route 66. Fabulous 40 Motel...Kenny and Marjorie Callstrom built and opened the motel in 1967 and was so named because of then-new Interstate 40.
route 66attractionsmother roadAdrian TXMIdpoint CafeFabulous 40 Moteltruckssigns
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
West of Vega, we finally reach what is considered the "Midpoint" of Route 66 between Chicago, IL and Santa Monica, CA Adrian has the honor of being the Geo-mathematical Center of Route 66: the original U.S. highway 66 ran 1,139 miles east to Chicago and the same distance west to Los Angeles. This small rural town is the midpoint and halfway point of US Route 66. Midpoint Route 66...
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
West of Vega, we finally reach what is considered the "Midpoint" of Route 66 between Chicago, IL and Santa Monica, CA Adrian has the honor of being the Geo-mathematical Center of Route 66: the original U.S. highway 66 ran 1,139 miles east to Chicago and the same distance west to Los Angeles. This small rural town is the midpoint and halfway point of US Route 66. Midpoint Route 66...
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
West of Vega, we finally reach what is considered the "Midpoint" of Route 66 between Chicago, IL and Santa Monica, CA Adrian has the honor of being the Geo-mathematical Center of Route 66: the original U.S. highway 66 ran 1,139 miles east to Chicago and the same distance west to Los Angeles. This small rural town is the midpoint and halfway point of US Route 66. Midpoint Route 66...
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
West of Vega, we finally reach what is considered the "Midpoint" of Route 66 between Chicago, IL and Santa Monica, CA Adrian has the honor of being the Geo-mathematical Center of Route 66: the original U.S. highway 66 ran 1,139 miles east to Chicago and the same distance west to Los Angeles. This small rural town is the midpoint and halfway point of US Route 66. The neighboring former gasoline station is now the Sunflower Station, an antique and souvenir shop.
route 66attractionsmother roadAdrian TXMIdpoint CafeSunflower Station
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
West of Vega, we finally reach what is considered the "Midpoint" of Route 66 between Chicago, IL and Santa Monica, CA Adrian has the honor of being the Geo-mathematical Center of Route 66: the original U.S. highway 66 ran 1,139 miles east to Chicago and the same distance west to Los Angeles. This small rural town is the midpoint and halfway point of US Route 66. The neighboring former gasoline station is now the Sunflower Station, an antique and souvenir shop.
route 66attractionsmother roadAdrian TXMIdpoint CafeSunflower Station
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
The last stop on Route 66 in Texas is Glenrio, TX..Glenrio in TX & NM, is a ghost town that straddles the Texas - New Mexico state line; its Main Street is a Historic District along U.S. Highway Route 66 listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Little Juarez Diner
On the north side of US 66, next to the Texaco service station. Another empty building along the mother road, dusty, silent, remembering better days. It was a diner: Brownlee Diner ⁄ Little Juarez Café (1952).route 66attractionsmother roadGlenrio TXghost townsLittle Juarez Cafe
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
The last stop on Route 66 in Texas is Glenrio, TX..Glenrio in TX & NM, is a ghost town that straddles the Texas - New Mexico state line; its Main Street is a Historic District along U.S. Highway Route 66 listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Little Juarez Diner
On the north side of US 66, next to the Texaco service station. Another empty building along the mother road, dusty, silent, remembering better days. It was a diner: Brownlee Diner ⁄ Little Juarez Café (1952).route 66attractionsmother roadGlenrio TXghost townsLittle Juarez Cafe
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
The last stop on Route 66 in Texas is Glenrio, TX..Glenrio in TX & NM, is a ghost town that straddles the Texas - New Mexico state line; its Main Street is a Historic District along U.S. Highway Route 66 listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Little Juarez Diner
On the north side of US 66, next to the Texaco service station. Another empty building along the mother road, dusty, silent, remembering better days. It was a diner: Brownlee Diner ⁄ Little Juarez Café (1952).route 66attractionsmother roadGlenrio TXghost townsLittle Juarez Cafe
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
The last stop on Route 66 in Texas is Glenrio, TX..Glenrio in TX & NM, is a ghost town that straddles the Texas - New Mexico state line; its Main Street is a Historic District along U.S. Highway Route 66 listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Longhorn Motel and State Line Café & Gas Station
North side of US 66, right beside the state line.
This motel was a kind of "Last Chance", Glenrio was 41 mi. east of Tucumcari, NM, and 73 miles west of Amarillo, TX, a long distance for cars in the 1940s, especially cars lacking air conditioning during the hot summer months. It sported a sign reading "Motel, Last in Texas" greeting those arriving from Amarillo and another, facing west: "Motel, First in Texas" luring in weary travelers coming from New Mexico.route 66attractionsmother roadGlenrio TXghost townsLonghorn Motel and State Line Cafe
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
The last stop on Route 66 in Texas is Glenrio, TX..Glenrio in TX & NM, is a ghost town that straddles the Texas - New Mexico state line; its Main Street is a Historic District along U.S. Highway Route 66 listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Longhorn Motel and State Line Café & Gas Station
North side of US 66, right beside the state line.
This motel was a kind of "Last Chance", Glenrio was 41 mi. east of Tucumcari, NM, and 73 miles west of Amarillo, TX, a long distance for cars in the 1940s, especially cars lacking air conditioning during the hot summer months. It sported a sign reading "Motel, Last in Texas" greeting those arriving from Amarillo and another, facing west: "Motel, First in Texas" luring in weary travelers coming from New Mexico.route 66attractionsmother roadGlenrio TXghost townsLonghorn Motel and State Line Cafe
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
The last stop on Route 66 in Texas is Glenrio, TX..Glenrio in TX & NM, is a ghost town that straddles the Texas - New Mexico state line; its Main Street is a Historic District along U.S. Highway Route 66 listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Longhorn Motel and State Line Café & Gas Station
North side of US 66, right beside the state line.
This motel was a kind of "Last Chance", Glenrio was 41 mi. east of Tucumcari, NM, and 73 miles west of Amarillo, TX, a long distance for cars in the 1940s, especially cars lacking air conditioning during the hot summer months. It sported a sign reading "Motel, Last in Texas" greeting those arriving from Amarillo and another, facing west: "Motel, First in Texas" luring in weary travelers coming from New Mexico.route 66attractionsmother roadGlenrio TXghost townsLonghorn Motel and State Line Cafe
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
The last stop on Route 66 in Texas is Glenrio, TX..Glenrio in TX & NM, is a ghost town that straddles the Texas - New Mexico state line; its Main Street is a Historic District along U.S. Highway Route 66 listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Longhorn Motel and State Line Café & Gas Station
North side of US 66, right beside the state line.
This motel was a kind of "Last Chance", Glenrio was 41 mi. east of Tucumcari, NM, and 73 miles west of Amarillo, TX, a long distance for cars in the 1940s, especially cars lacking air conditioning during the hot summer months. It sported a sign reading "Motel, Last in Texas" greeting those arriving from Amarillo and another, facing west: "Motel, First in Texas" luring in weary travelers coming from New Mexico.route 66attractionsmother roadGlenrio TXghost townsLonghorn Motel and State Line Cafe
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
The last stop on Route 66 in Texas is Glenrio, TX..Glenrio in TX & NM, is a ghost town that straddles the Texas - New Mexico state line; its Main Street is a Historic District along U.S. Highway Route 66 listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
The last stop on Route 66 in Texas is Glenrio, TX..Glenrio in TX & NM, is a ghost town that straddles the Texas - New Mexico state line; its Main Street is a Historic District along U.S. Highway Route 66 listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
The last stop on Route 66 in Texas is Glenrio, TX..Glenrio in TX & NM, is a ghost town that straddles the Texas - New Mexico state line; its Main Street is a Historic District along U.S. Highway Route 66 listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
The last stop on Route 66 in Texas is Glenrio, TX..Glenrio in TX & NM, is a ghost town that straddles the Texas - New Mexico state line; its Main Street is a Historic District along U.S. Highway Route 66 listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In the background you can see the state line on I-40.
route 66attractionsmother roadGlenrio TXghost townsstate linetexasnew mexico
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
The last stop on Route 66 in Texas is Glenrio, TX..Glenrio in TX & NM, is a ghost town that straddles the Texas - New Mexico state line; its Main Street is a Historic District along U.S. Highway Route 66 listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
We have now crossed into New Mexico..this is an older section of Route 66..Glenrio, TX through Endee, NM to San Jon Old wooden post bridges on "Old 66"
route 66attractionsmother roadGlenrio TXDirt 66Endee NMSan Jon NM
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
We have now crossed into New Mexico..this is an older section of Route 66..Glenrio, TX through Endee, NM to San Jon Old wooden post bridges on "Old 66"
route 66attractionsmother roadGlenrio TXDirt 66Endee NMSan Jon NM
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
We have now crossed into New Mexico..this is an older section of Route 66..Glenrio, TX through Endee, NM to San Jon
route 66attractionsmother roadGlenrio TXDirt 66Endee NMSan Jon NM
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
We have now crossed into New Mexico..this is an older section of Route 66..Glenrio, TX through Endee, NM to San Jon. Visual remains of the CRI&P Railroad can still be seen.
route 66attractionsmother roadGlenrio TXDirt 66Endee NMSan Jon NMrailroadCRIP RR
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
We have now crossed into New Mexico..this is an older section of Route 66..Glenrio, TX through Endee, NM to San Jon
route 66attractionsmother roadGlenrio TXDirt 66Endee NMSan Jon NM
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
We have now crossed into New Mexico..this is an older section of Route 66..Glenrio, TX through Endee, NM to San Jon. Route 66 going through San Jon.
route 66attractionsmother roadGlenrio TXDirt 66Endee NMSan Jon NM
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
After traveling through San Jon on "Dirt 66" we come to Tucumcari, NM...
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
After traveling through San Jon on "Dirt 66" we come to Tucumcari, NM...here we see the Route 66 Motel complete with an airplane.
route 66attractionsmother roadTucumcari NMsignsairplanemotels
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
After traveling through San Jon on "Dirt 66" we come to Tucumcari, NM... We had the pleasure of staying in a true motel classic in Tucumcari...The Blue Swallow
route 66attractionsmother roadTucumcari NMmotelsneon lightsneonBlue Swallow Motel
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
After traveling through San Jon on "Dirt 66" we come to Tucumcari, NM... We had the pleasure of staying in a true motel classic in Tucumcari...The Blue Swallow
route 66attractionsmother roadTucumcari NMmotelsneon lightsneonBlue Swallow Motel
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
After traveling through San Jon on "Dirt 66" we come to Tucumcari, NM... Teepee Curio Shop
990 E. Tucumcari Blvd.
This used to be Jene's Tepee Trading Post, with its eye-catching teepee.route 66attractionsmother roadTucumcari NMTEPEE Curiosroadside giantneon lightsneon
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
After traveling through San Jon on "Dirt 66" we come to Tucumcari, NM... Teepee Curio Shop
990 E. Tucumcari Blvd.
This used to be Jene's Tepee Trading Post, with its eye-catching teepee.route 66attractionsmother roadTucumcari NMTEPEE Curiosroadside giantneon lightsneon
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
After traveling through San Jon on "Dirt 66" we come to Tucumcari, NM... Teepee Curio Shop
990 E. Tucumcari Blvd.
This used to be Jene's Tepee Trading Post, with its eye-catching teepee.route 66attractionsmother roadTucumcari NMTEPEE Curiosroadside giantneon lightsneon
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
After traveling through San Jon on "Dirt 66" we come to Tucumcari, NM... Teepee Curio Shop
990 E. Tucumcari Blvd.
This used to be Jene's Tepee Trading Post, with its eye-catching teepee.route 66attractionsmother roadTucumcari NMTEPEE Curiosroadside giantneon lightsneon
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
After traveling through San Jon on "Dirt 66" we come to Tucumcari, NM...TePee Curios
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
After traveling through San Jon on "Dirt 66" we come to Tucumcari, NM... Denny’s Tucumcari Diner
1102 E Tucumcari Blvd.
It has the classic "Boomerang Roof" designed by Armet & Davis in the ealry 1960s with the diamond neon sign.route 66attractionsmother roadTucumcari NMKix 66dinersdining
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
After traveling through San Jon on "Dirt 66" we come to Tucumcari, NM...Apache Motel..This 22-room motel located on the historic Route 66 was constructed in 1960. Now boarded...let's hope for restoration.
route 66attractionsmother roadTucumcari NMApache Motelmotelssigns
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
After traveling through San Jon on "Dirt 66" we come to Tucumcari, NM... La Cita
SE corner of Main and Route 66
With its kitschy Mexican sombrero so typical of Route 66, this Mexican food restaurant is still open. The name means "the appointment", "the date".route 66attractionsmother roadTucumcari NMLa Cita Mexican RestaurantLa Citadiningroadside giantsignsneon
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
After traveling through San Jon on "Dirt 66" we come to Tucumcari, NM... La Cita
SE corner of Main and Route 66
With its kitschy Mexican sombrero so typical of Route 66, this Mexican food restaurant is still open. The name means "the appointment", "the date".route 66attractionsmother roadTucumcari NMLa Cita Mexican RestaurantLa Citadiningroadside giantsignsneon
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
After traveling through San Jon on "Dirt 66" we come to Tucumcari, NM... We had the pleasure of staying in a true motel classic in Tucumcari...The Blue Swallow
route 66attractionsmother roadTucumcari NMmotelsneon lightsneonBlue Swallow Motel
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
After traveling through San Jon on "Dirt 66" we come to Tucumcari, NM... We had the pleasure of staying in a true motel classic in Tucumcari...The Blue Swallow
route 66attractionsmother roadTucumcari NMmotelsneon lightsneonBlue Swallow Motel
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
After traveling through San Jon on "Dirt 66" we come to Tucumcari, NM... We had the pleasure of staying in a true motel classic in Tucumcari...The Blue Swallow
route 66attractionsmother roadTucumcari NMmotelsneon lightsneonBlue Swallow Motel
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
After traveling through San Jon on "Dirt 66" we come to Tucumcari, NM... We had the pleasure of staying in a true motel classic in Tucumcari...The Blue Swallow
route 66attractionsmother roadTucumcari NMmotelsneon lightsneonBlue Swallow Motel
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
After traveling through San Jon on "Dirt 66" we come to Tucumcari, NM... We had the pleasure of staying in a true motel classic in Tucumcari...The Blue Swallow
route 66attractionsmother roadTucumcari NMmotelsneon lightsneonBlue Swallow Motel
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
After traveling through San Jon on "Dirt 66" we come to Tucumcari, NM... We had the pleasure of staying in a true motel classic in Tucumcari...The Blue Swallow
route 66attractionsmother roadTucumcari NMmotelsneon lightsneonBlue Swallow Motel
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
After traveling through San Jon on "Dirt 66" we come to Tucumcari, NM... We had the pleasure of staying in a true motel classic in Tucumcari...The Blue Swallow
route 66attractionsmother roadTucumcari NMmotelsneon lightsneonBlue Swallow Motel
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
After traveling through San Jon on "Dirt 66" we come to Tucumcari, NM... Teepee Curio Shop
990 E. Tucumcari Blvd.
This used to be Jene's Tepee Trading Post, with its eye-catching teepee.route 66attractionsmother roadTucumcari NMTEPEE Curiosroadside giantneon lightsneon
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
After traveling through San Jon on "Dirt 66" we come to Tucumcari, NM... Teepee Curio Shop
990 E. Tucumcari Blvd.
This used to be Jene's Tepee Trading Post, with its eye-catching teepee.route 66attractionsmother roadTucumcari NMTEPEE Curiosroadside giantneon lightsneon
Route 66 Part 2...Tulsa OK to Lupton AZ.
After traveling through San Jon on "Dirt 66" we come to Tucumcari, NM... Teepee Curio Shop
990 E. Tucumcari Blvd.
This used to be Jene's Tepee Trading Post, with its eye-catching teepee.route 66attractionsmother roadTucumcari NMTEPEE Curiosroadside giantneon lightsneon
