Location: Tucumcari
Top Things to do in Tucumcari
What to do and see in Tucumcari, New Mexico (NM): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Tucumcari (pronounced like "TWO-come-carry") is a city in and the county seat of Quay County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 5,363 at the 2010 census. Tucumcari was founded in 1901, two years before Quay County was founded.
Restaurants in Tucumcari
1. Route 66 Townhouse Welcome Center & Gift Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 132 reviews
Route 66 gifts. Jewelry. Handmade. Turquoise, silver, etc. TShirts, Hats/caps Handmade pillows and aprons. Vintage glassware. Coca cola collectibles Antiques Magnets, cups, stickers, key chains. Clocks, metal signs, motorcycle vest AND SO MUCH MORE!! Come say "HEY" to Flora May!
Reviewed By meghant246
Flora is a fantastic sales woman and an absolute joy to meet. There are so many items in this shop to choose from that you won’t leave disappointed. Any Route 66 memorabilia you’re looking for is here from stickers and patches to signs and keychains. On top of the best souvenir shop, Flora has incredibly beautiful jewelry. There are turquoise items and even antique pieces. I couldn’t recommend this shop more. It’s a must stop place in New Mexico. I highly recommend stopping by to meet Flora and support her small business.
2. Route 66 Wedding Chapel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Our chapel is located on Historic Route 66! The chapel is beautifully decorated, romantic and intimate! We take the stress out of your special day so you can relax and have fun! Route 66 Wedding Chapel is more affordable than a church wedding and is more memorable than a courthouse or judges chambers.
3. Mesalands Community College's Dinosaur Museum and Natural Sciences Laboratory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
The Mesalands Community College's Dinosaur Museum and Natural Sciences Laboratory is located in Tucumcari, New Mexico, on old Route 66. Many of the genuine fossils on display were collected by students enrolled in the College's Paleontology program. Also on display are life-sized bronze dinosaur sculptures created through the College's Fine Arts Bronze program. We offer a discount on admission for active military, seniors, and educators. Parking available for RV's.
Reviewed By aly_sulli - Springfield, United States
This was a fun stop on our road trip! Very interactive for kiddos! There is also a nice gift shop. The employees were friendly.
4. Tucumcari Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By Sherpa561085
We stopped to get gas and drove down the street and saw this museum. I have never seen such a diverse collection of old pieces. this town has a fantastic history and the items tell a story of the formation of the railroad, Conchas Dam, mining, fossils, Native American pottery, military room, just about everything you’d expect from a vast collection of antique and historical pieces. DONT MISS THIS!!
5. Odeon Theatre
6. Tee Pee Curios
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 252 reviews
Reviewed By bethbrownl
Slide through Tucumcari on Historic 66 and you can’t miss the Tee Pee Curio shop. Look for the tee pee! Gift shop has all the expected: caps, t-shirts, pins, postcards and some unexpected finds: colored polished stones, cowboy hats, stuckey’s candy, and salt and peppers! We stopped on a Monday morning and they were open and doing brisk business! Nice folks, good prices. What’s not to love about this place?!
7. New Mexico Route 66 Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By C390TFdavidn - Margaretville, United States
This small museum is full of restored cars, old signs, and great photois from the old Route 66. Definitely worth a stop. The video about Route 66 in NM was very interesting.
