Condé Nast TravelerJul 25I Walked Route 66—And Saw What Drivers MissIn Albuquerque, home to the largest urban section of Route 66, writer Megan Spurrell takes it slow, stopping into tattoo shops, hot dog joints, and forgotten landmarks.17 things in this storyRoute 66Traillongest urban stretch in AlbuquerqueEl DonMotelmotel sign with cowboy on horseEl VadoSightmotel sign with Native American headdressMontereySightmotel sign with 'Sorry' before 'No Vacancy'Rio Grande Trading PostMarketlargest purveyor of Native American artDuran's pharmacyRestaurantrestaurant in back serves New Mexico classicsThe Dog HouseRestauranthot dog hut with chili cheese dogsGood MedicineCafétattoo shop in a former fill stationArrive HotelHotelnew hotel in downtown 'party central'Alebrijes & NahualsSighttouring collection of Mexican sculpturesKimoSight1947-built art deco theaterRoute 66 Tourist OfficeSightset up on corner for centennialHeck YeahMarketsells vintage cowboy boots, tees, glassware66 DinerCaféquintessential Route 66 diner, closed TuesdaysUniversity of New MexicoSightcampus located on Central AveBurque muralSightcolorful mural in postcard fontAnodyne Pool HallBarRead the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →