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There are some cool places great for sampling traditional American diner food, discovering Route 66 history, and enjoying the quirky, nostalgic atmosphere of the Mother Road. Let me know if you'd like more details on any of these spots!

What Cities does Rte 66 go through

Route 66, also known as the "Mother Road", spans from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California. It passes through various cities across eight states. Below is a list of major cities and notable stops along the route:

This list includes both small towns and large cities, many of which have iconic Route 66 landmarks. Let me know if you'd like details about attractions along the way!

Check out some attractions, gas, food, motel and historic sites along Route 66, organized by state:

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Route 66 Illinois to California or (California to Illinois) depending on where you start from

Illinois

• Route 66 Start Sign (Chicago): Iconic starting point on Adams Street.
• Gemini Giant (Wilmington): A classic fiberglass “Muffler Man” statue.
• Old Chain of Rocks Bridge (near St. Louis): A historic bridge crossing the Mississippi River, once part of Route 66.

Missouri

• Gateway Arch (St. Louis): While not directly on Route 66, it’s a short detour worth seeing.
• Route 66 State Park (Eureka): Preserves a section of the historic road and offers exhibits.
• Meramec Caverns (Stanton): A famous cave system used as a hideout by Jesse James.

Kansas (13 miles)

• Cars on the Route (Galena): A restored Kan-O-Tex service station featuring trucks that inspired Pixar’s Cars movie.
• Rainbow Bridge (Baxter Springs): A historic Marsh Arch bridge, the last of its kind on Route 66.

Oklahoma

• Blue Whale (Catoosa): A whimsical roadside attraction perfect for photos.
• Golden Driller (Tulsa): A massive statue symbolizing the city’s oil heritage.
• National Route 66 Museum (Elk City): Features exhibits about Route 66 history and culture.

Texas (Panhandle)

• Cadillac Ranch (Amarillo): An iconic art installation of half-buried, graffiti-covered Cadillacs.
• The Big Texan Steak Ranch (Amarillo): Famous for its 72-ounce steak challenge.

New Mexico

• Tee Pee Curios (Tucumcari): A classic roadside gift shop in a teepee-shaped building.
• Historic Old Town (Albuquerque): Offers a mix of historic adobe buildings, shops, and restaurants.
• El Rancho Hotel (Gallup): A historic hotel frequented by Hollywood stars.

Arizona

• Petrified Forest National Park (Holbrook): Famous for its ancient petrified wood and unique landscapes.
• Standin’ on the Corner Park (Winslow): A tribute to the Eagles’ song “Take It Easy.”
• Meteor Crater (near Winslow): A massive meteor impact site.
• Grand Canyon (side trip from Flagstaff): An unforgettable natural wonder.
• Oatman: A quirky ghost town with wild burros roaming the streets.

California

• Roy’s Motel and Café (Amboy): A classic Route 66 landmark in the Mojave Desert.
• Wigwam Motel (San Bernardino): One of the few remaining “sleep in a wigwam” motels.
• Santa Monica Pier: The official end of Route 66, marked by a sign and iconic views of the Pacific Ocean.

Each site tells a story about America’s history, culture, and love of the open road. Let me know if you’d like more details on any specific attraction!

The La Brea Tar Pit in Los Angeles
An Interesting Prehistoric Historical Visit!

A unique prehistoric history from the Past you can visit Today. The La Brea Tar Pits are a regsitered National Natural Landmark that define a group of tar pits around an urban Los Angeles are located on Wilshire near La Brea. An unusual Natural asphalt or Tar has seeped up from the ground in this area dating back as far as tens of thousands of years. The Tar has naturally preserved the bones of trapped animals,many of which are considered prehistoric. The George C. Page Museum makes for an interesting visit displaying specimens from the animals that died there and is complete you can watch as scientists work in the Fossils lab. For more details you can visit tarpits.org

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While this one definitely deserves it's place in the California Sections, realize that Route 66 goes through many states ending up in Illinois.

Harvest Moon
from September 24, 2018 (West Coast Location)
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While different from the Supermoon from 2017, the Harvest Moon got it's name assoicated with providing extra light for Framers to Harvest their crops during this cycle. The Harvest Moon is also referred to as its Traditional name,the Full Corn Moon, as found in the Farmer's Almanac. The Harvest Moon is associated with an astronomical event: the 'autumnal equinox' and can appear in late September to early October. The Harvest Moon for 2018 came between September 23-25th, depending of course, where you happened to be in the hemisphre.

California's Drought Affects Everyone

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California has been hit with several dry seasons of drought. As the number 5 largest cattle growing state, this has especially affected the local rural farmers ability to feed and water their cattle. A greater need for re-evaluation of water restrictions and questionable preservation methods ;implemented by California Politicians needs to be re-evaluated with using some common sense in order to ensure a more reliable Water Siupply System for the rural communiites and the Entire state as well.

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