Route 66, United States

Photography Tour in Route 66

The best photos of Route 66 aren't at the obvious landmarks. The real magic is in the side streets, the reflected light, the unexpected angles that only reveal themselves to those exploring on foot.

The 'Mother Road' — 2,400 miles of neon signs, vintage diners, and wide-open desert from Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier.

Top Photography Tour Spots

•Cadillac Ranch — 10 Cadillacs buried nose-first in a wheat field west of Amarillo, Texas, an ever-changing public art installation since 1974
•Blue Whale of Catoosa — a smiling 80-foot blue whale sculpture built in the 1970s beside a swimming hole on the shore of a pond near Tulsa, Oklahoma
•Wigwam Motel — a 1950 motor court in Holbrook, Arizona, where each room is a 28-foot-tall concrete tepee

Hidden Photography Tour Gems

•Elbow Inn Bar & BBQ — a biker bar in Devil's Elbow, Missouri, with dollar bills stapled to the ceiling and live music on a deck overlooking the Big Piney River

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best photo spots in Route 66?+

roamee's photography tour of Route 66 takes you to the most photogenic spots — iconic viewpoints plus hidden locations with unique angles that most photographers miss.

What are the most instagrammable places in Route 66?+

roamee curates a walking route through Route 66's most photogenic locations with tips on the best time of day, angles, and compositions for each spot.

Best sunset spots in Route 66?+

roamee's photography tour includes the best sunset viewpoints in Route 66 — with golden hour timing tips and walking directions to reach each spot.

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