Land of extremes and contrasts, capped by high mountains and home to extensive desert plateaus, small towns and large megacities, blending of Indian, Spanish and Mexican traditions, a territory of savory specialties and craft that Route 66 covers end-to-end over 400 miles.

Along the way you will and one of the best strips of neon signs you’ll see anywhere on old Route 66, abandoned motels, restored Route 66 motels, and an eclectic mix of ancient and contemporary cultures.

In Albuquerque, Route 66 runs through the center of the city with many interesting places to stop.  Albuquerque’s history dates back 12,000 years when the Ancient Puebloan Indians settled in the area.

Western New Mexico has interesting topography, with sandstone mesas looming in the foreground and high, pine-forested peaks rising in the distance. Large portions of the Route 66 run parallel to I-40 as it moves across the State of New Mexico, through the center of the State along the 35th Parallel.