Traveling On The Famous Route 66

What is Route 66?
Route 66 is a highway that runs from Chicago to Los Angeles. It was built in the 1930s and
Follow the ancient paths of the Native Americans.
Route 66 is one of America’s greatest treasures. This 2,200-mile-long road has
unique places and attractions worth exploring. The best way to explore Route 66 is to do
a road trip through its eight states: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New
Mexico, Arizona and California.
History of Route 66
Route 66 was established by the US Highway 66 Association as a trade route for
connect Los Angeles and Chicago, Illinois. The association promoted it as a way to develop new
markets for farmers and ranchers, as well as an opportunity for tourism and development
economy in western and southwestern America.
The highway began at one end of Main Street USA in Santa Monica, California, with its terminus
on US Route 70 in Flagstaff Hill, near downtown Flagstaff, Arizona. Cross the United States
through parts of California (including Bakersfield), New Mexico (including Albuquerque), Texas
(including Amarillo) and Oklahoma (including Oklahoma City).

Mandatory Stops on Route 66
A trip down Route 66 will take you through some of the most diverse landscapes in the United States: the
Rocky Mountains in Colorado; the Grand Canyon in Arizona; the Santa Fe Trail in New Mexico; The
Vegas in Nevada; Death Valley National Park in California; and finally cross over to Los
Angels by Mulholland Drive.
You can also stop in the wonderful city of San Francisco, which is home to many attractions that
have been preserved from the time of the gold rush. Here you can explore Alcatraz Island, Chinatown or
visit any of the 42 bridges that cross the bay area. Another stop you must make is the
city of Los Angeles with its famous Hollywood sign.