A must-stop shop along the historic Route 66 in Tucumcari, NM - just a short jaunt off the 40. We came for postcards & left w/everything from vintage toys to Native American wares to Route 66 memorabilia to... PONCHO'S! You might call them Baja hoodies, but growing up surfing the southern CA beaches our crew called them ponchos. A reg staple from our trips to Tijuana, Mexico. Since moving to Nor Cal, they've been hard to come by & we were delighted to find, on our trip to Nebraska last year, many truck stops carry them. So when our daughter asked us to pick one up for her during this trip we thought it would be an easy task. Not so. All the wasted time spent searching out post cards & ponchos, we'd already given up. Enter Tee Pee Curios! Ponchos galore!! But wait, there's more! Every corner of this shop has a treasure waiting to be discovered. We spent over an hour oo-ing & aah-ing & "look at this!"-ing. Here's a list of our finds: - Ponchos (there's a variety of clothing to choose from) - Post cards - Jewelry - Vintage Toys (sling shot/"cowboy & Indian" play set - we play to make friends not to fight) - Native American Flute - Miniature wooden bobble-head animals - Miniature carved stone animals - Shark teeth & Arrowheads - Magnets (state-shaped New Mexico & Route 66 - there's several spinning racks & an entire wall full) - Variety of unusual household nicknacks - Vintage style Gold-rush gum & other treats Note: Some 1 star reviewers have complained about poor treatment. We did not find that the case on our visit. From the moment we entered to a friendly greeting, to the moment we left w/a cheerful goodbye, the two tending the shop were helpful to answer our questions & direct us to whatever we might need. If you're making time along the 40, you won't regret the short 66 detour to Tee Pee Curios. read more

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I would've really loved the Tee Pee Curios in Tucumcari, New Mexico had the service been more welcoming and attentive. Just before leaving town to head back home, I popped in on August 3, 2026. I picked up a couple rain sticks made in South America if I remember correctly for my daughters because they each always wanted one. I also snatched a Stuckey's pecan roll. So delicious. Hard to find these days. There were tons of souvenirs & gift items. This particular shop is the last of its kind. It would be great if the service was a lot better. read more

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Still cannot believe the lack of hospitality within this shop. Maybe it was because we had just came from a super friendly shop in Adrian(Dream Maker Station Route 66 Souvenir & Gift Shop) but the standoffishness of the staff here at the Teepee was over the top. Maybe each one of them was having a bad day. Still, it's the centennial and might have a lot more business if you would put in the effort. read more

Stopped in on a roadtrip between Albuquerque and Amarillo based on reviews. I was disappointed as significant amount of merchandise felt very processed with little local artist or designers. I saw three people "working" but never heard a word from them. A great opportunity to highlight the struggling city and bring in travelers is a miss. read more

Great little store with many gift/souvenirs to chose from. The owners are very kind and even bring their dog to work with them. A great place to take a break from driving. read more

Having trouble finding that perfect souvenir for grandma that collects magnets in the shape of every state she has visited or perhaps that picky friend that only loves her coffee from that oversized mug, TeePee Curios has you covered! This is your one stop shop for all things Route 66 knickknack shopping list! The prices are just right as well! Don't forget to stop in before heading back home. read more

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Souvenir shop located in downtown Tecumcari on historic Route 66. You can't miss this gem because there is a giant teepee in the front. Street parking is available nearby. The store has a variety of Route 66 souvenirs and Native American souvenirs and jewelry. Prices are reasonable and the shop owner and his dog are very friendly. read more

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Must see old school Route 66 shop. A ton of things you never knew you needed. Very friendly lady. Also dog friendly.

Stopped at this cute little store on our way back to Cali. 1 star review due to awkwardness that our family received; basically, we felt that our family was not treated equally; (1) no greeting when we entered the store (four other groups after were all greeted nicely; (2) I asked one of the lady if they can give me any souvenir recommendation - no response (perhaps, she didn't hear me?); (3) and finally, when we were ready to pay, my wife stood in front of the lady who was busy talking to another worker - when we asked her that we are ready to pay - she finally said $53.35. No "thank you", not even "here you go", just "$53.35". Nevertheless, bought 13 items to support this shop. Maybe they had a bad day read more

Cute shop with kitchy fun items. I had quite a few things selected for purchase when I approached check out and their sign said "Unattended children will be sold as slaves " Nope. NOPE. We all left without purchasing anything. read more

Very comprehensive gift shop with friendly staff and a couple of pups to greet you as well. They had some things that other shops didn't have, including postcards for the historic Route 66 for the local area which we could not find elsewhere. There are fun exterior displays of antique cars and a crazy skeleton warrior in the back of a truck. read more

Tee Pee Curios - Department Stores Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

2 ladies sitting there, never said hi, welcome, smiled and certainly never offered help. Never never again!

This is a must see when in Tucumcari, lot's of great items in any price range. Staff is great and fun to visit with.

Really awesome selection of souvenirs and a cool building! I got a license plate-style map of Route 66, a t-shirt, and a souvenir magnet. read more

Tee Pee Curios - Department Stores Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

Neat little place to stop. Had a good mix of handmade items and your typical mass-produced souvenirs. Definitely worth checking out when driving through! read more

Tee Pee Curios - Department Stores Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

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This place is right across the street from the Route 66 Welcome Center and has a much better selection of tourist gift items. Lots of T-shirts & jewelry, books, pottery, etc. Prices are what you'd expect (maybe a little high) but I thought their jewelry was priced reasonably and seemed to be of decent quality. There's not much to Tucumcari but this place is worth a stop if you're in town. read more

What a fun place to stop while driving along I-40 or Route 66. Has all the nostalgia and kitsch you could want. Only teepee curios left along the way. In great shape and perfect spot for some pictures. The shop has lots of fun souvenirs to commemorate your trip. Would recommend anyone in the area stop. read more

So I'm going to date myself... in a good way. When traveling Rt 66, I wasn't reminded of the good old days. I was reminded of the movie CARS. I'm young like that. And this place, in my mind, was a combo of Sally's cozy cone motel and Lizzie's curio shop. Tucumcari is the city on Rt 66 probably most like the movie. You have to be here at night to see the neon lights. And it has the cute/nostalgic/historic spots like the Blue Swallow Inn and Tee Pee Curios. Buy a postcard, fridge magnet or curio of your choice. read more

Tee Pee Curios - Department Stores Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

Neat souvenir shop for Route 66 items. Very friendly people and lots of goodies to look at! read more

Tee Pee Curios - Department Stores Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

Stopped at this gem yesterday, and found many gems inside! Such a lovely store and the owner (or who I thought was the owner) was so nice & helpful! A worthwhile stop on your Route 66 adventure! read more

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Best little souvenir shop! Our family always stops here on our annual road trip from Texas to California. It's the cutest little shop, great owners and the best prices on the road! read more

We loved this fun little pit stop through New Mexico! Everything in there is authentic. They carry gorgeous jewelry for good prices. You are paying for quality pieces. I bought a gorgeous topaz ring for about $30. My kids were able to find fun little items for themselves too. The outside of the building is adorable and has paintings on the sides so it's a great photo opt as well. This town is tiny so there isn't a ton to do while driving through so I highly recommend this stop! read more

Really enjoyed this cute shop. The shop owner was nice and made you feel welcome not like you are bothering him. He told me the story about how he and his wife got the shop since they are from another state also. This is the cutest town just needs more people like him to bring it back to life again. read more

Tee Pee Curios - Department Stores Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

This place had some pretty cool souvenirs and trinkets amongst other things. We picked up a few things to take back home with us. The prices are reasonable and the staff is very friendly. Be sure to check out the very cool dinosaur egg!! Definitely worth the stop! read more

What a cool shop with a wide variety of gift ideas/souvenirs. Gar was just such a swell guy to talk with and my wife fell in love with Kevin the sweet little dog. A must-visit place for anyone looking for something cool at good prices. read more

Please please please go here, it's such a neat old historic spot off the 66. You can get postcards, shot glasses, a bunch of souvenirs. They can also provide a map of Route 66 landmarks around the area! read more

Beautiful neon, friendly guy at the counter, adorable dog. It's so great to see this classic business open along the Mother Road. The prices are reasonable and the selection ranges from super fun cheezy souvenirs to beautiful jewelry. I even found a pair of earrings for my extremely difficult to shop for mom. I love to collect and send postcards and Tepee Curios has multiple spinning racks to choose from-I even had to ask the guy if we could stop mid-checkout because I spotted some postcards I had missed. We were on the road for 6 awesome days, and this stop was a highlight of the trip. read more

When I was moving to Phoenix, my friend and I stopped by Tee Pee Curios on our way out. We met the owner, Heidi, who was THE NICEST lady I think I have ever met in my life. Kevin, their dog, is as absolute staple to the business too! They offer all kinds of neat products, and most of them (if not all) are made locally! Heidi really made my visit there special...so special in fact that on my way back to Kentucky, I planned my trip around their hours so I could stop back in and see Heidi and Kevin! read more

Really cool stop with a lot of history. The owners were very nice. My boyfriend really enjoyed hanging out with their dog. They have a different selection of souvenirs than we had seen anywhere else. Definitely worth the stop on Route 66. read more

Loved this place! Such a great selection and the owners, Gar and Heidi, are so wonderful and friendly! Not to mention, Kevin, the dog! Their handmade earrings were absolutely beautiful! read more

We are so happy we stopped at Tee Pee Curios as my husband was so excited to see that Stuckey's was still around (memories from his childhood) on our road trip to find that the two Stuckey's we stopped at were definitely NOT Stuckey's. To our surprise we stopped at Tee Pee Curios and they had the Stuckey's Candy! He was so happy. They also had a cute pup :) read more