This great classic neon sign was at an old fashioned drive in style restaurant that opened in 1951. The food was really good, but the star of the show was the butterscotch milkshake! I may, or may not have, gone back later for another! Stop by and try one on US Highway 68 East in Aurora, KY

The finish line for America's most famous road trip. The sign that says Welcome to the end of Route 66, folks. The trail stops here but the spirit of the Mother Road goes on forever! On the pier in Santa Monica, CA

This iconic glowing arch of neon nostalgia was built in 1941. The sign is a true celebrity having appeared in many movies and TV shows. The yacht harbor actually sank in the 1970's, but the sign has remained unchanged. Exactly as it should. The message is a little outdated, but the sign is proof that some things are worth preserving exactly as they are. You won't have trouble finding it on Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, CA

Billed as the last diner on Route 66, this retro diner began in 1986 but hasn't updated their calendar since the 1950's. The diner maintains it's nostalgic charm with bright neon signs, the decor and the menu. There are even vintage newspapers and a jukebox the plays the oldies. You can stop by for some classic diner fare on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA

We were so close to the finish line of Route 66 that we didn't stop to get a better picture of this timeless theatre. The theatre opened in 1930. Look closely at what's playing on the marquee and you'll see the theatre's claim to immortality. It has been showing "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" every Saturday night at midnight since 1986. Starting sporadically in 1976, it became a staple by the 80's and has shown continually from 1986 on. At over 40 years, it may be the longes

This hotel was built in 1967 and still has the same glowing blue neon sign. The building had an interesting rounded corner where the hotel diner was located. Still run by the original family owners, some renovations have been made but much of the original charm still remains which earned them a Preservation Award in 2022. You can see this iconic hotel on Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA

This restaurant began in a smaller location in 1931 and moved here 20 years later. Still family owned and boasts a crowd of famous guests with many celeb photos on the walls. No photos of one set of famous diners who ate their last meal here in 1969 before their fate was sealed at the hands of the Manson Family later that night. The exact booth they sat in was featured in the movie "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood". True Crime buffs still pilgrimage there to see the famous boot