Discover America: Best Route 66 Attractions

Best of Route 66: The Mother Road's Top Attractions

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Stretching from Chicago to Santa Monica, Route 66 spans approximately 2,448 miles, featuring iconic landmarks, natural wonders, and slices of American history.

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Stop by Lou Mitchell's, a legendary eatery serving travelers since the Mother Road's heyday.

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For a taste of nostalgia, the Route 66 Drive-In in Carthage is perfect for enjoying a movie under the stars, just like in the old days.

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The short Kansas stretch of Route 66 takes you through Galena, where the restored Kan-O-Tex Service Station, now Cars on the Route, offers a quirky photo op with vintage cars.

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The Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo is an iconic public art installation featuring ten Cadillac cars half-buried nose-first in the ground.

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Best of Route 66: The Mother Road's Top Attractions

Stretching from Chicago to Santa Monica, Route 66 spans approximately 2,448 miles, featuring iconic landmarks, natural wonders, and slices of American history.

Stop by Lou Mitchell's, a legendary eatery serving travelers since the Mother Road's heyday.

Chicago, Illinois: The Beginning of the Journey

For a taste of nostalgia, the Route 66 Drive-In in Carthage is perfect for enjoying a movie under the stars, just like in the old days.

Missouri: The Gateway to the West

The short Kansas stretch of Route 66 takes you through Galena, where the restored Kan-O-Tex Service Station, now Cars on the Route, offers a quirky photo op with vintage cars.

Kansas: A Brief but Memorable Stretch

The Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo is an iconic public art installation featuring ten Cadillac cars half-buried nose-first in the ground.

Texas: Big Skies and Quirky Sights

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