The Most Unforgettable Stops Along Route 66

Few Route 66 buildings are as instantly recognizable as the U-Drop Inn and Tower Station in Shamrock, Texas. Built in 1936 at the crossing of Route 66 and U.S. 83, the Art Deco gas station and café stood out with towers, neon, curved lines, and a futuristic roadside look.

Its importance is easy to see the moment it lights up. The building captures the optimism of highway America, when even a gas station could look glamorous. Restored after years of decline, it is worth seeing as a Texas Panhandle treasure and a shining symbol of Route 66 pride.