The Most Unforgettable Stops Along Route 66

Glenrio straddles the Texas-New Mexico border, giving it one of the most memorable locations on Route 66. The community began as a railroad stop, shifted toward automobile travel in the 1910s and 1920s, and became part of Route 66 when the highway was designated in 1926.

Today, Glenrio feels like a quiet ghost town with a powerful sense of place. Its old roadbed, abandoned motels, gas stations, and state-line identity show how quickly American highways could build a town, then leave it behind. It is worth seeing for its haunting beauty and Western road history.