Plan Your Route 66 Road Trip
New Mexico’s stretch of this historic highway offers a rich tapestry of Americana.
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ALBUQUERQUE
Opened in 1937, El Vado is a historic landmark near Old Town Albuquerque, offering modern amenities, local eats, and a stay as iconic as its past.
➤ 2500 Central Ave. SW, Albuquerque; 505-361-1667, elvadoabq.com
4. URBANMAMA505 KOMBUCHERY AND ELIXIR BAR
Local brew-tique kombucha is made with love and 9.5 pH alkalized water, a healthy daily addition. Mention this listing for a free three-flavor flight.
➤ 1014 Central Ave. SW, Albuquerque; 505-259-6194, urbanmama505.com
2. ENCHANTED TRAILS RV PARK & TRADING POST
On Route 66, Enchanted Trails RV Park has full-service RV sites, a vintage camper exhibit, and the only hubcap tree on Route 66.
➤ 14305 Central Ave. NW, Albuquerque; 505-831-6317, enchantedtrails.com
Kei & Molly Textiles hand-prints eco-friendly home goods in New Mexico, blending folk-art design with social purpose to create meaningful jobs for immigrants and refugees.
➤ 4400 Silver Ave. SE, Suite A, Albuquerque; 505-268-4400, keiandmolly.com
GALLUP
Richardson’s Trading Post is an iconic establishment founded in 1913 that serves as a cultural hub and a premier source for authentic Native American art.
➤ 223 W. Historic Highway 66, Gallup; 505-722-4762, richardsontrading.com
SANTA FE
Shop for unique handcrafted jewelry, hip T-shirts, rare vintage finds, and plenty of other cool items inspired by the West in Santa Fe’s modern mercantile.
➤ 121 W. San Francisco St., Santa Fe; 505-690-0953, blackdiamondcurio.com
The Rodeo de Santa Fe, established in 1949, celebrates Western heritage with a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association–sanctioned rodeo held every June. The event runs for four nights and showcases traditional rodeo competitions, community spirit, and cultural pride.
➤ 3237 Rodeo Road at Paseo de Los Pueblos, Santa Fe; 505-471-4300, rodeodesantafe.org
La Fonda on the Plaza stands as an enduring landmark of Santa Fe’s history, continuing the tradition of hospitality that has welcomed travelers along the Mother Road for generations.
➤ 100 E. San Francisco St., Santa Fe; 505-982-5511, lafondasantafe.com
In the heart of downtown Santa Fe, not far from the historic plaza, this boutique hotel blends classic Southwestern charm with a modern, laid-back vibe.
➤ 201 Montezuma St., Santa Fe; 505-995-0800, pinoncourt.com
SANTA ROSA
Joseph’s Bar & Grill was established in 1956 by the Campos family. A Route 66 staple, it serves Americana, New Mexican food, and pizza.
➤ 1775 Historic Route 66, Santa Rosa; 575-472-3361, josephsbarandgrill.com
Serving authentic Hatch green chile cheeseburgers and great boba drinks, this spot also features a huge Route 66 gift shop.
➤ 123 S. Fourth St., Santa Rosa; 575-472-2747, lavillanm.com