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TUCUMCARI TONITE! <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tucumcari was founded as a railroad town by the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad in 1901. It was a rough and tumble, gunslinging, western town that came to be known as “Six-Shooter Siding.” By 1908, the town was getting civilized and adopted the name Tucumcari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Billboards boasted that Tucumcari was the biggest town between Amarillo and Albuquerque for Route 66 travelers. Tucumcari planted billboards 100s of miles away, urging travelers to make Tucumcari their destination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For our recommendations, see below or Click here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> for a quick view of Tucumcari’s site. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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THE IDEAL ROUTE 66 ROAD TRIP<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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As you cruise Route 66 through Tucumcari today, you will find classic neon lights, motels, museums, cafes, restaurants, and curio shops. Highlighted below<\/em> are some of the places that capture the magic of Route 66. Tucumcari really lights up at night with an awe-inspiring display of neon signs.  Make sure your camera battery is charged up! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

HISTORIC TUCUMCARI LODGING<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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