Route 66 Tourist Office, Albuquerque

Condé Nast TravelerJul 25

I Walked Route 66—And Saw What Drivers Miss

In 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.

set up on corner for centennial

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Route 66Traillongest urban stretch in Albuquerque
El DonMotelmotel sign with cowboy on horse
El VadoSightmotel sign with Native American headdress
MontereySightmotel sign with 'Sorry' before 'No Vacancy'
Rio Grande Trading PostMarketlargest purveyor of Native American art
Duran's pharmacyRestaurantrestaurant in back serves New Mexico classics
The Dog HouseRestauranthot dog hut with chili cheese dogs
Good MedicineCafétattoo shop in a former fill station
Arrive HotelHotelnew hotel in downtown 'party central'
Alebrijes & NahualsSighttouring collection of Mexican sculptures
KimoSight1947-built art deco theater
Route 66 Tourist OfficeSightset up on corner for centennial
Heck YeahMarketsells vintage cowboy boots, tees, glassware
66 DinerCaféquintessential Route 66 diner, closed Tuesdays
University of New MexicoSightcampus located on Central Ave
Burque muralSightcolorful mural in postcard font
Anodyne Pool HallBar

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I Walked Route 66—And Saw What Drivers Miss