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  • 2026 Road Trip Home – Day 3

    2026 Road Trip Home – Day 3

    Much of Route 66 in Texas has been built over by interstate highway 40 (I-40). Hubs and I managed to find a few sections of the original Mother Road, and chose to drive on them as much as possible, just to be able to say we did. It had a wonderful stepping back in time feel to it. My feature photo is of one such segment.

    Yesterday was full of fun and interesting stops to check out many well-known attractions along the Texas section of Historic Route 66.

    Our first sighting on Good Friday was The Groom Cross
    A small town with a big spirit
    The Leaning Tower of Britten has an interesting history
    No matter where you look along 66, you’re time traveling
    McLean, TX Museum was an amazing find
    Hubs checking farming implements from days gone by
    Another iconic Rte 66 stop
    The Devils Rope Museum is massive inside
    Cute mock up of a 40’s Diner
    This guy had a long trip
    Juxtaposition in Shamrock, TX
    Shamrock, TX is the first Texas town along Rte 66 when coming from the East
    The iconic Conoco Tower Station and U Drop In Cafe
    A tribute garden to Bill Mack, who was born in Shamrock
    Outside the U Drop In Cafe
    Look who I found inside the cafe!
    Memories
    One must keep a watchful eye because the roadside history is continuous

    Hubs and I thoroughly enjoyed every second of our last day (for now) celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Route 66. The anniversary lasts all year (the actual 100th birthday is in November), so we have plans for exploration of other sections later this year.