Experience Route 66 through Texas
Route 66 cuts across the wide-open plains of the Texas Panhandle, offering big skies, bold landscapes, and a mix of roadside stops and historic icons. Stretching from Shamrock to Adrian, this 180-mile portion of the Mother Road features classic neon signs, retro cafés, restored service stations, and larger-than-life art installations. See a blend of nostalgia and Texas personality, with towns like Amarillo, McLean, Groom, and Vega offering memorable stops along the way.
As you make your way across the Panhandle, Choice Hotels offers convenient places to stay in key Texas Route 66 communities, giving you easy access to the most iconic attractions.
Top Route 66 stops in Texas
U-Drop Inn (Shamrock) — A 1930s Art Deco service station turned visitor center, famous for its towering green spire.
Cadillac Ranch (Amarillo) — A legendary roadside art installation featuring ten half-buried, brightly painted Cadillac tail fins.
The Big Texan Steak Ranch (Amarillo) — Home of the famous “72-ounce steak challenge” and a must-visit Route 66 dining stop.
Bugg Ranch (Conway) — A playful spin on Cadillac Ranch, featuring old Volkswagen Beetles buried nose-down.
Midpoint Café (Adrian) — The official midpoint of Route 66, exactly 1,139 miles from both Chicago and Los Angeles.
Scenic and historic highlights
Phillips 66 Station (McLean) — A restored 1920s gas station representing early Route 66 architecture.
Historic neon signs — A long Amarillo’s Sixth Street district.
Choice Hotels along Route 66 in Texas
With Route 66 stretching through several Panhandle communities, you’ll find Choice Hotels locations in cities like Amarillo, Shamrock, and others along the route, offering reliable stays close to major attractions.