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Glorieta & Canoncito

Glorieta and Canocito are only a few miles apart, but you need to take I-25 from exit 299 to exit 294.
xPigeon Ranch Stagecoach Stop
Route 66 (Hwy 50)
This 1850s stage coach stop is on site of a pivotal battle in the Civil War in 1862 ... read more
xHistoric Marker
Between Pigeon Ranch Rd & Cut Trail
Just north of the Stage Coach Stop is another historic marker ... read more


Canoncito:
Re-enter I-25 at Exit 299 in Glorieta and get off at Exit 294 for Canoncito.

xSanta Fe Trail & Historic Markers
At I-25 exit 294
These markers commemorate the Santa Fe Trail and the military history of Canoncito at Apache Canyon ... read more
x1880s Nuestra Senora de Luz Church
I-25 exit 294
The church and adjacent cemetary are just a short distance south of the I-25 exit 294 on the east frontage road ... read more

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x About Us We started traveling Historic U.S. Route 66 as a destination in 2009. It's like a 2,400 mile long drive back in time from Chicago to Santa Monica! more
xDid You Know: Many parts of the old 4 lane Route 66 were reverted to a 2 lane road after 66 was realigned to the interstate. In many places the abandoned lanes are still there.