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Did You Know? - Abandoned sections of Route 66 include towns bypassed by the construction of modern interstates, like Amboy, California, and the ghost town of Two Guns, Arizona.
These areas are often marked by empty gas stations, decaying buildings, and weathered signage, offering a tangible look into the past for visitors interested in the nostalgia of the Mother Road.
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No charge for the corn!
There is someone who always has to be a little different.
Line dancing begins.
What movie takes place on Route 66?
The Grapes of Wrath (1940) Based on John Steinbeck's novel of the same name, this 1940 film tells the story of an Oklahoman family heading to California on Route 66.
Taking place during the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl period, the poverty stricken Joad family leaves Oklahoma in search of a better life.
What city is the birthplace of Route 66?
Springfield Springfield is officially recognized as the birthplace of what became known as the iconic "Mother Road." It was on April 30, 1926 at the Colonial Hotel via telegram that Springfield businessman John T.
Turn tot he left then the right then?????
Dust is flying everywhere!
The floor is full!
Did You Know? - A short 15-minute drive from Amarillo lies one of the most iconic and quirky sites on Route 66; Cadillac Ranch a public art installation and sculpture. Amongst the red Texan desert sits 10 half-buried graffiti-covered Cadillacs nose-first in the ground. Visitors are encouraged to create their own art by spray painting a part of their chosen Cadillac.
Meanwhile in the back of the room!
Twisting and turning.
Go girl!
What is Sue signaling?
Did You Know? - One-hundred miles from the traditional start point of Route 66 stands the Route 66 Hall of Fame Museum which is home to thousands of pieces of historic memorabilia and artifacts from the glory days of the Mother Road. Get a photo of the iconic Route 66 mural at the museum, view images of the road's history and learn about life when the route was the most important highway in America.
Around and around we go!
Mike and Linda show us how it is done!
Good old 1950s Rock & Roll!
Did You Know? - The infamous Wigwam Motel in Holbrook, Arizona is one of the two remaining Wigwam properties on the Mother Road and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1950, this kitsch and original motel offers guests the chance to sleep in wigwams for the night, although funnily enough, the rooms are shaped like tee-pees not wigwams!
The house is moving!!
Did You Know? - Founded in 1610 as a Spanish colony, New Mexico's capital is renowned for its Pueblo-style architecture and sweeping views of the Sangre de Cristo Rocky Mountains.
The exuberant and colorful city can be explored on your Route 66 journey as a side-visit between Amarillo and Albuquerque. Discover the various flea markets, sip margaritas in traditional plazas and wander down the twisting streets gazing at the adobe landmarks of the city.
Guests KC and CiCi are enjoying themselves!
JC will be sore tomorrow!
