Excursions & Highlights

Discover engaging stops offering culture, history, and charm.

Your Guide to Unforgettable Route 66 Excursions

Explore curated stops along Route 66, featuring food, activities, historic landmarks, merchandise, and lodging. Each destination highlights the culture and charm of the communities that keep the Mother Road alive.

Victorville

Route 66 Museum

  • Learn the history of the Mother Road through artifacts, displays, and restored memorabilia.
  • Categories: Activities, Historic Landmarks, Merchandise

Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Café

  • A classic roadside diner known for hearty meals and nostalgic charm.
  • Categories: Food, Activities

Victor Valley Museum and Gallery

  • Showcasing regional history, art, and cultural heritage.
  • Categories: Activities

San Bernardino

Mitla Café

  • A historic Mexican restaurant operating since 1937.
  • Categories: Food, Activities

Original McDonald’s Site & Museum / Veterans Museum

  • Visit the birthplace of a global brand and explore local veteran history.
  • Categories: Historic Landmarks, Activities

San Bernardino Asistencia

  • A historic mission-era site preserving early California culture.
  • Categories: Historic Landmarks

San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum

  • Discover rail history, landmark exhibits, and community archives.
  • Categories: Historic Landmarks, Activities

Rialto

Wigwam Motel

  • A unique Route 66 lodging icon featuring teepee-style rooms.
  • Categories: Activities, Lodging

Adobe Structure

  • A preserved historic building offering a glimpse into early settlement design.
  • Categories: Historic Landmarks

Fontana

Peppi’s

  • A local dining stop known for comfort food and classic roadside vibes.
  • Categories: Food

Al Capone House

  • A residence tied to the gangster era—a well-known local point of interest.
  • Categories: Historic Landmarks

Certo Texaco (The Man Cave)

  • A retro-style stop reminiscent of 50s–60s service stations.
  • Categories: Activities

Auto Club Speedway

  • High-energy motorsport venue offering major racing events.
  • Categories: Activities

Kaiser Steel Plant Site

  • Historic industrial grounds important to regional development.
  • Categories: Historic Landmarks

Bono’s and Roadside Motels

  • Classic 66-era stops showcasing vintage architecture.
    Categories: Historic Landmarks, Lodging

Rancho Cucamonga

Virginia Dare Winery Site

  • A landmark from California’s early wine industry.
  • Categories: Historic Landmarks

Carl’s Liquor / The Deli

  • Local favorites offering snacks, sandwiches, and refreshments.
  • Categories: Food, Activities

Rancho Cucamonga Gas Station Museum

  • A preserved historic fueling stop reflecting early auto travel culture.
  • Categories: Historic Landmarks

Thomas Vineyards

  • Wine tasting, local grapes, and scenic grounds.
  • Categories: Food, Activities, Merchandise

George’s Liquor and The Deli

  • Classic neighborhood stop with grab-and-go bites.
  • Categories: Food

Redhill Coffee Shop

  • A popular breakfast and coffee stop with long-standing roots.
  • Categories: Food

Route 66 Trailhead Park

  • Enjoy outdoor recreation with trail access and scenic views.
  • Categories: Activities

Sycamore Inn

  • Historic steakhouse offering vintage ambience.
  • Categories: Food

Jose Philippi Winery

  • Local winery offering tastings and regional wine varieties.
  • Categories: Activities

Magic Lamp

  • Iconic restaurant known for its unique architecture and atmosphere.
  • Categories: Food, Activities

Guiliano Winery

  • Family-run winery offering tastings and local wine products.
  • Categories: Activities

Upland

Taco King Sign

  • Classic neon signage representing vintage roadside dining culture.
  • Categories: Activities

Madonna of the Trail

  • Monument honoring pioneering women of American history.
  • Categories: Historic Landmarks

Historic Downtown Upland

  • Explore boutiques, dining, and historic architecture.
  • Categories: Activities

Citrus Packing Houses

  • Sites reflecting the region’s rich agricultural and citrus-industry past.
  • Categories: Historic Landmarks



Claremont

Wolfe’s Market

  • Local grocery and eatery with generations of history.
  • Categories: Food, Activities

Claremont Botanical Gardens

  • Peaceful gardens showcasing California’s natural beauty.
  • Categories: Activities

Downtown Claremont

  • A lively cultural hub with restaurants, shops, and small-town charm.
  • Categories: Activities

Claremont School House

  • A preserved educational landmark offering a look into early schooling.
  • Categories: Historic Landmarks

Citrus Packing House

  • Another historical nod to the citrus boom, now used for shops and dining.
  • Categories: Historic Landmarks, Food
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