Location: Tucumcari
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Tucumcari (pronounced like "TWO-come-carry") is a city in and the county seat of Quay County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 5,363 at the 2010 census. Tucumcari was founded in 1901, two years before Quay County was founded.
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1. Route 66 Townhouse Welcome Center & Gift Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 132 reviews
Route 66 gifts. Jewelry. Handmade. Turquoise, silver, etc. TShirts, Hats/caps Handmade pillows and aprons. Vintage glassware. Coca cola collectibles Antiques Magnets, cups, stickers, key chains. Clocks, metal signs, motorcycle vest AND SO MUCH MORE!! Come say "HEY" to Flora May!
Reviewed By meghant246
Flora is a fantastic sales woman and an absolute joy to meet. There are so many items in this shop to choose from that you won’t leave disappointed. Any Route 66 memorabilia you’re looking for is here from stickers and patches to signs and keychains. On top of the best souvenir shop, Flora has incredibly beautiful jewelry. There are turquoise items and even antique pieces. I couldn’t recommend this shop more. It’s a must stop place in New Mexico. I highly recommend stopping by to meet Flora and support her small business.
2. Mesalands Community College's Dinosaur Museum and Natural Sciences Laboratory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
The Mesalands Community College's Dinosaur Museum and Natural Sciences Laboratory is located in Tucumcari, New Mexico, on old Route 66. Many of the genuine fossils on display were collected by students enrolled in the College's Paleontology program. Also on display are life-sized bronze dinosaur sculptures created through the College's Fine Arts Bronze program. We offer a discount on admission for active military, seniors, and educators. Parking available for RV's.
Reviewed By aly_sulli - Springfield, United States
This was a fun stop on our road trip! Very interactive for kiddos! There is also a nice gift shop. The employees were friendly.
3. Tucumcari Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By Sherpa561085
We stopped to get gas and drove down the street and saw this museum. I have never seen such a diverse collection of old pieces. this town has a fantastic history and the items tell a story of the formation of the railroad, Conchas Dam, mining, fossils, Native American pottery, military room, just about everything you’d expect from a vast collection of antique and historical pieces. DONT MISS THIS!!
4. Murals of Tucumcari
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 280 reviews
Reviewed By tank1050 - Wescosville, United States
This is another town on Route 66 with Murals through out the town. Most of the 40 or so scattered about were done a couple over a 10 year period. We couldn't find a map of them so we just drove around the town a bit a sought out as many as we could find. It was fun and enjoyable.
5. Tee Pee Curios
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 252 reviews
Reviewed By bethbrownl
Slide through Tucumcari on Historic 66 and you can’t miss the Tee Pee Curio shop. Look for the tee pee! Gift shop has all the expected: caps, t-shirts, pins, postcards and some unexpected finds: colored polished stones, cowboy hats, stuckey’s candy, and salt and peppers! We stopped on a Monday morning and they were open and doing brisk business! Nice folks, good prices. What’s not to love about this place?!
6. New Mexico Route 66 Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By C390TFdavidn - Margaretville, United States
This small museum is full of restored cars, old signs, and great photois from the old Route 66. Definitely worth a stop. The video about Route 66 in NM was very interesting.
7. Tucumcari Railroad Museum
8. Route 66 Monument
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By B1714D - Belgrade, Serbia
This modern and unique chromed Rt 66 sign with authentic car stop lights, is in front of the NM route museum in the west part of town. It's a great photo op when visiting the museum. TIP: I would like to advise fellow travelers, apart from driving the street of Tucumcari in search of the famous murals, do drive the main street through (this monument is at the end of it). It is full of 66's era motels and diners, so picturesque and interesting. Tucumcari was a great find on our southwest journey.
