Historic Route 66 is full of gorgeous vistas and is a great slice of America. There's a great variety of stops along the way, too, as these fantastic highlights illustrate.

Sand Hills Curiosity Shop
This delightfully strange shop in Erick, Oklahoma, professes itself as a haven of redneck culture. Full of fun and interesting items about Route 66, music will often pop up here as well. It's a unique stop brimming with personality.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library
This museum contains the largest collection of original papers and items from the Lincoln family in the world. With multiple exhibits filled with interesting material, the museum is a must for any history buff.

Jesse James Museum
There's no better way to celebrate this iconic route than a visit to a museum devoted to iconic outlaw. This museum in Stanton, Missouri, operates under the belief that Jesse James lived well into the 20th century, and the evidence presented is a wonderful addition to James' mythic status.

Cadillac Ranch
Just west of Amarillo, Texas, this unique monument was the brain-child of a group of artistic hippies living in the area. They buried a bunch of Cadillacs, nose-down, into the ground, and people have come to admire (and spray paint) them for decades since. Grab a can and stop by!

Tesuque Flea Market
Right by Santa Fe, New Mexico, this market is a bustling collection of many people and cultures. You can find a lot of cool stuff here, from fantastic Native American artifacts to good imported all over the world.