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Get Your Pics On Route 66 – California 0 4875

Shelley DennisNovember 23, 2018 12:30 pmNovember 23, 2018

Route 66 ends (or starts) in California. Stretching over 260 miles, the Mother Road will forever be remembered by readers of John Steinbeck’s classic “Grapes of Wrath” as the Mother Road. From Needles, California, to the beaches of Santa Monica, the route showcases some of the best sights the Golden State has to offer.

Photo Tripping America - Route 66 Northern Illinois - Camping World
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Get Your Pics on Route 66 – Northern Illinois 0 5668

Shelley DennisNovember 9, 2018 1:51 pmNovember 16, 2018

The Northern Illinois section of Route 66 starts (or ends) in Chicago. From the Windy City, you can travel south and enjoy all the Mother road has to offer in this portion of the state, including Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket, Rich and Creamy Ice Cream Stand, and Gemini Giant at the Launching Pad Drive-In among other stops.

Photo Tripping America - Route 66 Southern Illinois - Camping World
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Get Your Pics on Route 66 – Southern Illinois 0 5316

Shelley DennisOctober 26, 2018 12:57 pmNovember 9, 2018

From the interesting buildings in Pontiac, Illinois, to the historic Soulsby Service station in Mount Olive, Illinois, the Mother Road has some must-see Midwestern stops. Check out all there is to see along the Southern Illinois stretch of Route 66.

Photo Tripping America - Route 66 Eastern Missouri - Camping World
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Get Your Pics on Route 66 – Eastern Missouri 1 5319

Shelley DennisOctober 12, 2018 12:16 pmNovember 16, 2018

There’s plenty to see along the portion of the Mother Road that runs through Eastern Missouri. Route 66 stretches a full 300 miles across the state, and Eastern Missouri provides plenty of great places to stop, including the Chain of Rocks Bridge, Laclede’s Landing, and St. Louis’s Gateway Arch.

Photo Tripping America - Route 66 Western Missouri - Camping World
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Get Your Pics On Route 66 – Western Missouri 0 5229

Shelley DennisOctober 1, 2018 12:00 pmNovember 9, 2018

The stretch of Route 66 through Western Missouri goes a long way. Along the way are plenty of sights to see and places to visit, including Devil’s Elbow Bridge, the 66 Drive-In Theater, Boots Motel, and plenty more. There are gems everywhere you look.

Photo Tripping America - Route 66 Kansas - Camping World
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Get Your Pics on Route 66 – Kansas 0 3567

Shelley DennisSeptember 14, 2018 1:54 amOctober 19, 2018

This relatively short stretch of pavement that makes up Route 66 in Kansas is packed full of interesting sights, including Cars on the Route, Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad depot, Eisler Brothers Old Riverton Store, and plenty more. You could spend all day on these 13 miles.

Photo Tripping America - Route 66 Eastern Oklahoma - Camping World
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Get Your Pics on Route 66 – Eastern Oklahoma 0 3520

Shelley DennisAugust 31, 2018 12:00 pmApril 28, 2022

Tied into the modern interstates, the historic Route 66 still lived on in portions along Eastern Oklahoma. There’s still plenty of awesome sights to see along this stretch of the Mother Road, including Waylan’s Ku Ku Burgers, Route 66 Vintage Iron Motorcycle Museum, Totem Pole Park, and more.

Photo Tripping America - Route 66 Western Oklahoma - Camping World
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Get Your Pics on Route 66 – Western Oklahoma 4 3589

Shelley DennisAugust 17, 2018 12:00 pmNovember 9, 2018

Unique and interesting, the stretch of Route 66 that goes through Western Oklahoma showcases some of the most interesting sights the Mother Road has to offer, including Arcadia Round Barn, National Route 66 Museum, the Milk Bottle Grocery, and much more.

Photo Tripping America - Route 66 Texas - Camping World
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Get Your Pics on Route 66 – Texas 0 3254

Shelley DennisAugust 6, 2018 12:00 pmNovember 9, 2018

Although Route 66 only passes through the panhandle of Texas, it has plenty to showcase. Along this stretch of the Mother Road, you can see the U Drop Inn, Tower Station, Cadillac Ranch, and more.

Photo Tripping America - Route 66 Western Arizona - Camping World
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Get Your Pics on Route 66 – Western Arizona 0 4486

Shelley DennisJuly 27, 2018 12:00 pmNovember 16, 2018

Nostalgia runs deep along Route 66 in Western Arizona. The towns, landmarks, and historical sights are home to many familiar and iconic pieces of Americana. If you’re looking for some gorgeous sightings of the Mother Road’s heyday, look no further.

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