'''Tucumcari''' [http://www.tucumcarinm.com/] is a small town in northeastern New Mexico, United States of America.

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By car

Tucumcari is one of the historic wide-spots-in-the-road along Route 66 across the United States, which follows Interstate 40 in this region. This section of I-40 was one of the last Interstate highway sections to become 4-lane, limited-access, but it's now good road and should be open in all but the worst winter conditions.

Tucumcari is about 1 hour and 40 minutes west of Amarillo, and 2 hours and 40 minutes east of Albuquerque by way of I-40.

By air

The closest commercial airport is in Amarillo. [http://www.amarillo-cvb.org/Airport-Airline/index.html] Albuquerque is farther away but has many more flight commections. [http://www.cabq.gov/airport/]

Get around

See

  • Tucumcari Historical Museum. 16 S. Adams St.. 1 575 461-4201. useum@cityoftucumcari.com. emorial Day-Labor Day: M-Sa 8AM-6PM; Labor Day-Memorial Day M-F 8AM-6PM. 2/.50 (Adults/Children). Includes a Route 66 exhibit.

  • Mesalands Community College's Dinosaur Museum. 22 East Laughlin Street . 1 575 461-3466 . arch 1 - Labor Day: Tu-Sa 10AM-6PM; Labor Day - February 28/29: Tu-Sa 12PM-5PM. 5.50/4.50/3.50/3.00/Free (Adults/Seniors/Children 5-11/College Students/Children under 5).

    Do

    '''Annual Iron Pour''' occurs every March at Mesalands Community College. This Iron pour attracts artists from all over the country. 911 South Tenth Street Tucumcari, New Mexico 88401 (575) 461-4413 http://www.mesalands.edu/

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    Eat

  • Del's Restaurant. 202 E Tucumcari Blvd. 1 575 461-1740. els@plateautel.net. 1 575 461-8418. unches & Dinners $8-12. ttp://www.delsrestaurant.com/.

  • K-Bob's Steakhouse. 00 E Estrella Ave. 1 575 461-0002. ttp://www.kbobs.com.

  • KIX on 66. 102 E. Route 66 Blvd.. 1 575 461-1966. els@plateautel.net. 1 575 461-8418. unches $4-7. ttp://www.kixon66.com/. Wifi cafe.

  • Pow Wow Restaurant & Lounge. 01 W Tucumcari Blvd. 1 575 461-2587.

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    Sleep

    Tucumcari's position along Interstate 40 and Route 66 means that it has far more motels and motor lodges than most towns its size. A small sampling:

  • '''Best Western Discovery Inn''', 200 E. Estrella, ''+1 575'' 461-4884.
  • Blue Swallow Hotel. 15 East Route 66 Blvd.. '+1 575'' 461-9849. lueswallowmotel@gmail.com. '+1 575'' 461-9905. ttp://www.blueswallowmotel.com/. Closed November-February.

  • '''Comfort Inn''', 2800 E. Tucumcari Blvd., ''+1 575'' 461-4099.
  • Empty Saddle RV Park. 500 East Route 66 Blvd. '+1 575'' 461-8623. amp@emptysaddlerv.com. '+1 575'' 461-3134. 20/night. ttp://www.emptysaddlerv.com/.

  • '''Hampton Inn''', 3409 E. Route 66, ''+1 575'' 461-1111.
  • '''Microtel Inn Tucumcari''', 2420 S. 1st St., ''+1 575'' 461-0600.
  • Motel Safari. 22 East Route 66 Blvd.. ttp://www.smalltown-america.com. 1 575 461-1048. ttp://www.smalltown-america.com/. :00 PM. 1:00 AM. 49.00 and up. Located on Historic Route 66 in Tucumcari, NM. Newly Renovated Guestrooms, On-Line Reservations, FREE Wireless Internet, FREE Long Distance Calls, AAA, AARP, Gov, Military Discounts. Come Get Your Kicks On Route 66!

  • '''Rodeway Inn East''', 1023 E. Tucumcari Blvd., ''+1 575'' 461-4444.
  • Tucumcari Inn. 700 E. Tucumcari Blvd. 1 575 461-7800. nfo@tucumcari-inn.com. ttp://www.tucumcari-inn.com.

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