num_pages: 240
description: Long one of Americas most cherished byways Route 66 remains a popular tourist attraction and travel route for thousands of travelers every year. While stretches of the once-glorious road have been paved over or bypassed by the interstates the journey from Chicago to Santa Monica along the path of the double six remains chock-full of unique roadside attractions spectacular natural landscapes and fascinating historical landmarks. Communities throughout each of the eight states touched by the Main Street of AmericaIllinois Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Arizona and Californiahave embraced this vital piece of American history and offer a vast array of opportunities to experience the grandeur as well as the lost innocence of the glory days of Route 66. In Travel Route 66  Route 66 expert and enthusiast Jim Hinckley provides detailed descriptions and itineraries that allow travelers of all ages and inclinations to explore the myriad wonders to be found along the highways 2500 miles. In addition to specific recommendations for places to visit eat and spend the night Hinckley presents history for the highway and its attractions and suggests detours and daytrips off the beaten path all while providing a vivid picture of the road that has long captured the imaginations of travelers from throughout the world. Illustrated with a wealth of color photos and vintage memorabilia Travel Route 66 is a practical and entertaining guide to the Americas Mother Road.
language: English
title: Travel Route 66: A Guide to the History, Sights, and Destinations Along the Main Street of America
publisher: Voyageur Press