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Iconic Road Trip: Route 66's Classic American Countryside
Most people have heard of Route 66. It's iconic. It's a classic American highway recognized in pop culture and its expanse covers many U.S. states. The route original passed through Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. Although officially removed from the United States Highway System in 1985, many portions of the original road are now National Scenic Byways under the name "Historic Route 66." This route, or any section of it, is a good way to see the countryside of the U.S.A. You'll see the vast plains that define the term "big sky." When you drive through the New Mexico and Arizona portions of the road, you'll see vivid desert colors in the land juxtaposed with perfect pastel colors in the sky. My favorite thing about Route 66 is that it begins and ends with serene water views. Whether you wind up staring off into the Pacific Ocean or Lake Michigan, your journey through the desert can be complemented with a well-deserved swim if that's what you want.
You'll hit plenty of towns along this route. Among the larger towns you'll pass through are Chicago, St. Louis, Oklahoma City, Amarillo, Albuquerque and Los Angeles.
Filed under: North America, United States, Budget Travel
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
corine Jun 24th 2012 9:02AM
I remember Rt 66 very well ! It traveled some of the hottest, longest stretches
of desert that was absolutely beautiful ! And the great plains was so vast,
and in many places, so baren. Back in those days, air conditioning wasn't
everywhere like it is today, and when you walked into a little roadside cafe
from the hot sweltering heat, and into a tiny cafe with one fan blowing, you
felt like you were in heaven ! I remember one particular place like that where
we were served the best HB that I have ever had in my life ! Bristol Cream
Shave signs dotted the highways, cement Tepee motels rose in the sky, and
every little roadside stop served hamburgers and coke with sideshows out
back like cages of snakes, with lots of pottery and other items for sale.
PAT Jul 13th 2012 10:35AM
WHAT IS HB? I traveled these roads with my dad when I was little, So Pretty the land, views and the people just great!
Mike Browne Jul 20th 2012 4:05PM
I think you meant Burma Shave signs, a series of red signs with white lettering that spelled out a doggerel poem, like: She was only - a gardeners daugher - But she planted her tulips - where she oughter - Burma Shave.
stan milburn Jul 1st 2012 1:11PM
it was Burma-Shave not bristol cream that had the roadside series of signs
Ralph Jul 24th 2012 8:02PM
The wife and I took that trip years ago on vacation that took 4 weeks to drive all the way around the USA. We saw things that you could never see on the interstates and met some of the nicest people that you can imagine. I'm glad today that we took the trip when we were younger and in the best of health. Memories to last us for the rest of our lives.