How to drive Route 66: Stops, motels and detours that make the trip unforgettable

As Route 66 celebrates its centennial anniversary, US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill reveals how to get a taste of the ‘good old ...
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This is what remains of an old Route 66 town in the California desert

Driving along historic Route 66 through Needles, California reveals a town filled with reminders of America’s most famous highway. Old motels, abandoned signs, and historic buildings tell the story of ...
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Route 66: Visiting a desert ghost town

AMBOY, Calif. — Water is the key to the future of Roy’s Motel & Cafe, the lone survivor in a Route 66 town that, at its peak, boasted 200 residents, three gas stations, three motels, two cafes, a post ...
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5 once-thriving ghost towns you can visit along Route 66

Winding over 2,400 miles from Illinois to California and linking disparate parts of the country with a thread of freedom, independence, and the promise of a better life, Route 66 is arguably the ...
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This 2,448-mile Highway Is the Most Famous in the U.S. and Crosses 8 States—With Motels, Neon Signs, and Americana Charm

Here's what you need to know about the Mother Road.

Cruising U.S. Route 66 in California: Can’t-miss roadtrip spots

Cruising U.S. Route 66 in California If you’ve been driving the 2,448 miles from Chicago west to Santa Monica on the best ...