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New Mexico claims 465 miles of Route 66's Chicago to Los Angeles journey. There are numerous attractive places. Here are four of them.
Gallup Trading Center
ADDRESS: 223 W Historic Highway 66, Gallup, NM 87301-6321
PHONE:+1 505-722-4762
Sitting on the edge of the Navajo Nation, Gallup is a center for Native American art, including Richardson Trading Co. where Navajo textiles(纺织品)pile in a room devoted to one of the nation's many art forms. Silver jewelry(珠宝) line glass decorates every wall, including the delicate designs Zuni artists have mastered. It's a perfect place to purchase a souvenir to remember a Route 66 road trip through New Mexico.
Blue Swallow Motel
ADDRESS:815 E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM 88401
PHONE:+1 575-461-9849
Road trippers can put up at several hotels preserved from decades ago in Tucumcari, including the Blue Swallow Motel. The hotel dates back to 1939 and continues to be family-owned and operated today. Inside, the rooms have decorations from the peaceful days of American road trips, for example rolling phones. The most desiring suite is named after the long-time owner Lillian Redman.
Route 66 Auto Museum
ADDRESS: 2436 U.S. Rte 66, Santa Rosa, NM 88435
PHONE:+1 575-472-1966
The museum run by a couple is a must-visit for its collection of classic and old-fashioned cars. The owner has been in the vehicle restoration business for 40 years, so the small museum has a variety of luxury cars. The warehouse-like space is also listed in Route 66 memorabilia, including gas station signs and pumps.
Route 66 Diner
ADDRESS:1405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-4801
PHONE:+1 505-247-1421
Route 66 Diner is a traditional soda fountain that serves hamburgers, drinks, and malts on the edge of Nob Hill. A wall here is covered with classic road signs and is a must-have Instagram photo for many visitors.
21. What can people do in Gallup Trading Center?
A. Meet some Zuni artists. B. Buy some materials to make clothes.
C. Appreciate some traditional art forms. D. Get a piece of small jewelry as a souvenir.
22. What do Blue Swallow Motel and Route 66 Auto Museum have in common?
A. Both are richly decorated. B. Both provide refueling service.
C. Both are family-owned businesses. D. Both have a history of about 40 years.
23. Where should visitors enjoying taking photos probably go?
A.223 W Historic Highway 66, Gallup,NM 87301-6321.
B.1405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-4801.
C. 815 E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucum cari, NM 88401.
D.2436 U.S. Rte 66,SantaRosa,NM 88435.