Half of the unofficial First McDonald's Museum has exhibits devoted to Route 66, with particularly interesting photographs and maps. It was first opened as a barbecue restaurant in 1940 by brothers Dick and Mac McDonald. Eventually Ray Kroc bought the rights to the name and built an empire. Today, the building is owned by Albert Okura, founder of the Juan Pollo chain of chicken shacks.
First McDonald's Museum
Los Angeles to Barstow
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
17.93 MILES
This beloved old-fashioned 1952 diner and truck stop fell victim to wildfire in August 2016.
28.38 MILES
Inside the old Red Rooster Cafe opposite the railroad tracks, this nostalgic collection features a kitchen sink's worth of yesteryear's treasures,…
8.1 MILES
Near Twin Peaks, this tower was was built in 1934 and named for a local strawberry farm. To get there, take Hwy 18 to Rim Forest, turn north on Bear…
10.1 MILES
Cruising through Fontana, birthplace of the Hells Angels biker club, pause for a photo by the Giant Orange, a now-boarded-up 1930s orange-shaped juice…
Nearby Los Angeles to Barstow attractions
1. Strawberry Peak Fire Lookout
8.1 MILES
Near Twin Peaks, this tower was was built in 1934 and named for a local strawberry farm. To get there, take Hwy 18 to Rim Forest, turn north on Bear…
10.1 MILES
Cruising through Fontana, birthplace of the Hells Angels biker club, pause for a photo by the Giant Orange, a now-boarded-up 1930s orange-shaped juice…
17.93 MILES
This beloved old-fashioned 1952 diner and truck stop fell victim to wildfire in August 2016.
28.38 MILES
Inside the old Red Rooster Cafe opposite the railroad tracks, this nostalgic collection features a kitchen sink's worth of yesteryear's treasures,…