Tucumcari A True Route 66 City

Tucumcari is a small town in New Mexico that you can find if you are driving the historic Route 66. Located close to the New Mexico/Texas border, Tucumcari is actually a small city with a population of just over 5,000 people.

Tucumcari first began as a construction camp, but was soon renamed after the nearby Tucumcari Mountain. However, before it was renamed, it was often called Six Shooter Siding and was considered the true Wild West.

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Today, Tucumcari is a popular stop for those road tripping or traveling on Route 55.

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For those traveling to or from Texas, Tucumcari is a popular place to stop and spend the night on their long road trip.

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Many of the restaurants, hotels, and motels that were built in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s still stand today, giving the city of Tucumcari a retro feel. There’s nothing quite like spending the night in one of these classic motels during a long roadtrip!

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There are also plenty of restaurants in Tucumcari that are worth stopping by. Watson’s BBQ, serves up classics like brisket, spare ribs, and Old School Frito Pie, and Kix on 66 is a classic diner where you can find dishes like the “66 Eggstravaganza,” the New Mexican Quesadilla, and the Runnin’ Burrito.

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The architecture of Tucumcari is also fascinating to look at, and you will not regret a walk down the city’s Main Street.

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Main Street features many of the city’s shops and even includes a small theater, a knickknack store, and a Route 66 Museum

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The city of Tucumcari is one of those small American cities that is just filled with charm. The neon signs and diners will remind you of the decades of the past and makes for a great weekend retreat! Be sure to let us know what your favorite part of Tucumcari is.