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Fun Stops and Side Trips Along Interstate 40 Highway Fun Stops and Side Trips Along Interstate 40 Highway Interstate 40 Highway runs along the middle portion of the United States from Barstow, California to Wilmington, North Carolina, passing through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Tennessee. Here are some of the highlights you can find along I- 40. California Mojave Natural Preserve (Barstow) – 1.6 million acres that holds the beauty and diverse landscape of the California desert. Arizona Slide Rock State Park (Coconino) – Nothing quite like sliding down the slippery natural slide into Oak Creek. Great place to take a cool dip and have some fun in the sun. Meteor Crater (Winslow) – The world’s best-preserved meteor impact site, this attraction will take your breath away. Standing on the edge of the crater, it is impossible not to be in awe of the power of our atmosphere. New Mexico Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway (Albuquerque) – A 2.7 mile tram ride up to the 10,378 foot Sandia Peak in the Cibola National Forest. Not a ride for the faint of heart, but the view from the top is worth every held breath. Tinkertown Museum (Sandia Park) – Unique opportunity to view creative works of wood-carved miniature figurines. Glass walls created using over 50,000 glass bottles surround the museum. Texas Cadillac Ranch (Amarillo) – You have to consider yourself lucky that you are passing through the shortest stretch of highway that runs through the great state of Texas! An easy and fun site just off of I-40 is an artistic display of Cadillac’s, representing various year models of this classic vehicle. www.militarybyowner.com Advertising Homes for Sale or Rent Near US Military Bases 866.604.9126 Oklahoma Sand Hills Curiosity Shop (Erick) – If you are a music fan, apparently this musical junk shop is for you. National Route 66 Museum (Elk City) – If stopping at this museum doesn’t have you signing the classic Nat King Cole song “Route 66”, then nothing will. Antique cars and artifacts will bring you back in time and introduce you to the grandeur of this highway. Arkansas William J. Clinton Presidential Library (Little Rock) – President Clinton put Little Rock on the map and now you can view a piece of American history with a visit to his presidential library. Tennessee Graceland (Memphis) – I-40 just skirts the border of Tennessee, but it brings you through Memphis, the home of the King. Elvis’ final home and gravesite is a tour not to be missed. For the older generation, the décor of the home will bring you back to an era long since passed. Grand Ole Opry (Nashville) – A true American icon and the home of country music. This is the place to enjoy true entertainment. North Carolina Biltmore Estate (Asheville) – The mountains of North Carolina are a sight to behold, but George Vanderbilt’s 250-room chateau called the Biltmore House will have you drooling. Take a self-guided tour of this beautiful estate before returning to your own humble abode. Battleship North Carolina (Wilmington) – The most decorated battleship in WWII, the Battleship North Carolina will enthrall and entertain you for hours. The beautiful scenery of Wilmington doesn’t hurt either. www.militarybyowner.com Advertising Homes for Sale or Rent Near US Military Bases 866.604.9126 .
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