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Tucumcari is a small town in northeastern New Mexico. It is along Interstate 40 and is the first town of significance in New Mexico if driving west from Texas along that route. The town is a highlight for those following the former Route 66 (Tucumcari Boulevard) as it contains a lot of Route 66-era neon and colorful signs.
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Includes a Route 66 exhibit.
On convention centre grounds, near back of parking lot. 1930s-1960s memorabilia and classic motorcars.
Tucumcari has over 30 wall murals throughout town. Each one celebrates a different facet of the city's culture. Wall mural maps are available at the Chamber of Commerce.
Wifi café.
Tex-Mex food truck
Mexican, on Route 66 with large neon sombrero.
Family-run BBQ.
Non-smoking, wi-fi, elaborate neon signage. Twelve rooms and two suites restored to 1940s era with rotary-dial phones. On national historic register; this motel's neon '100% Refrigerated Air' slogan appears on the 'Cozy Cone Motel' in Cars (film).
Mid-century modern, curtain wall, floor to ceiling windows, TV. Cash, credit card, travellers cheques honoured. Some rooms pet-friendly, some rooms with microwave and refrigerator.
Restored vintage/classic 1959 independent motel, wi-fi, 32-inch LCD HDTV, patio, BBQ, no smoking, no pets.
Free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
Full hookups, horse facilities available.
Handicrafts, fabric, quilts, and consignment gifts.
Last of the original Route 66 curio shops in New Mexicow with T-shirts, mugs, pottery, jewelry, post cards, Route 66 items, magnets, pins, patches, and books.
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