Entering Texas from Oklahoma and going west at Texola, take the south frontage road of I-40 into Shamrock, staying on Business 40 as you enter town. Be sure to stop by the famous (and newly restored) U-Drop-Inn which now houses the Shamrock Chamber of Commerce offices, gift shop, and a visitor’s information center.

Leaving Shamrock, continue on the south frontage road, being sure to note Lela on the north side of I-40. At exit 146, cross over I-40 going north one mile to see the McLean POW Camp Historical Marker. Return to frontage road traveling west to McLean. Observe one-way traffic in McLean. While in McLean, stop at the Route 66/Devil’s Rope Museum - also home to the OLD ROUTE 66 ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS. Watch for the first Phillips 66 station built in Texas and the Avalon Theater both of which have been chosen along with the museums by Hampton Inns as a national Route 66 “Point of Interest.” Across the street from the Phillips 66 station is the first and only Ten Commandments monument on Route 66. Stop at the Cactus Inn on the west side of town, and dine at the Red River Steak House located directly west of it.  

Leaving McLean, stay westbound for approximately one mile, then turn left (instead of entering I-40) back to the south frontage road. Continue on the south frontage road to Alanreed. The town of Alanreed features the oldest cemetery on Route 66 in Texas, the oldest Baptist church on the route in Texas and the Super 66 service station. Due to dirt roads, private property and missing segments, re-enter I-40 at Alanreed (or you can stay on the south service road and re-enter at Exit 132). At mile marker 131, don’t miss the new safety rest area which we have dubbed “Texas Stars over Route 66.”