Scenic route
Route 66
America’s most famous road trip strings eight states together with neon motels, giant roadside oddities, and diners that have been frying since the Mother Road’s heyday.
Why drive it
The Mother Road, Chicago to the Pacific.
It’s the original American road trip — and still the best collection of roadside Americana on one stretch of asphalt. Half the fun is the kitsch between the cities.
The signature stops
What to pull over for.
01Cozy Dog Drive InSpringfield diner where the corn dog was perfectedIL02Meramec Cavernsbillboard-famous Ozark show cave and old outlaw hideoutMO03Blue Whale of Catoosaa beloved 80-foot concrete whale in a roadside swimming holeOK04Cadillac Ranchten graffiti-covered Cadillacs planted nose-down near AmarilloTX05Blue Hole of Santa Rosaan 80-foot artesian spring of impossibly clear blue waterNM06Standin’ on the Cornerthe Winslow corner the Eagles made famousAZ07Santa Monica Pierthe official end-of-the-trail sign over the PacificCA
Plan the drive
Build your Route 66 trip.
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