What makes route 66 famous

Leave the monotony behind and venture out into lesser seen, small town America — the well trodden paths of the past. Sometimes, you find yourself in between the Interstate and Railroad being overtaken by trucks and trains whilst you sit back and cruise the open road!

You follow in the footsteps of American history. As westward expansion has taken place, thousands of people have trodden the path — from the Native Americans in the s along the Trail of Tears when they were displaced from their lands, to the Dust Bowl migration of the s where families up and left their homes seeking a better life in golden California — the promised land of jobs and prosperity.

There are ghost towns! There are thriving small towns too! There are so many superb, friendly and vibrant places to stop and grab a coffee or a bite to eat. Small town America is in many ways the best of America! Residence Inn Orlando Lake Nona. GullWing Beach Resort. Belmont Blvd Bed and Breakfast. Residence Inn Los Angeles L.

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From St Louis you have two choices. The first is to continue along Route 66 to Springfield, Missouri, noted for its classic cars that line the streets outside old-fashioned motels. Alternatively, take a short detour through the Ozark Mountains to the city of Branson. From playing country music to performing magic tricks, they feel a bit like a variety show, and are usually very patriotic.

The countryside is flat and green as you make your way to Oklahoma City. Four hours from Branson, this compact metropolis is a highlight of Route 66 for me. During your stay, we can arrange for you to watch the Oklahoma City Dodgers. Unlike the big-name teams, like the Yankees, where much of the crowd are visitors, almost everyone here is a local supporter.

It means you get to cheer shoulder-to-shoulder with true fans. I suggest getting there in time to experience the national anthem before the game, when the whole stadium erupts into song. Throughout the match, hot dog and popcorn sellers pace the stands, people clink bottles of beer and giant foam fingers are jabbed excitedly in the air.

Heading into the Texas Panhandle, the prairies of Oklahoma give way to a drier landscape. This five-hour section of the drive is a touch uninspiring and I recommend jumping on the freeway to eat up the miles.

Ten graffiti covered Cadillacs are buried nose first in the ground. What started as an art installation has become legendary along Route 66 and travellers, armed with their own spray cans, will leave a lasting reminder of their stop here. Entering Santa Fe, you feel touched by the Mediterranean as you contrast the city with Amarillo. The Spanish-influenced old town square and Pueblo-style adobe architecture provide a setting that contrasts widely with the cities further east.

From Albuquerque, you travel into Arizona as you make your way to Winslow. The national system of public highways brought geographic cohesion and economic prosperity to the disparate regions of the country. As a component of the federal network, Route 66 linked the isolated and predominantly rural West to the densely populated urban Midwest and Northeast. Chicago had long served as a transshipment point for goods that were transported to the West. The creation of Route 66 ensured the continuation of this vital socioeconomic link.