Scenic spot introduction:
Route 66 (Historic Route 66, United States), a classic road affectionately called the "Mother Road" by Americans. The road runs from Chicago to Los Angeles and even south to Santa Monica. Passing through Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California; with a total length of 3,939 kilometers, spanning eight states and three time zones, it connects and shortens the distance from the Midwest to the West Coast of the United States. distance.Attractions distribution:
Driving on the historic Route 66, you can see green corn fields, Indian reservations and endless desert as far as the eye can see. On the vast yellow land, cacti are scattered here and there, full of western cowboy style; beside the road town are taverns selling sparkling water, motels with flashing neon lights, and ancient and old gas stations. In addition, Route 66 crosses many famous scenic spots, such as the Painted Desert, the Grand Canyon, and the Meteor Caves in Arizona. Therefore, in the 1950s after the war, Route 66 was transformed from being mainly used to transport supplies to becoming the main artery for Americans from the East to California for vacation.Scenic spot features:
Adventure, sightseeing, self-driving, highwayScenic spot map:
travelling guideline:
1. The most classic section of Route 66 is the section from Kingman, Arizona to Seligman. The old shops, classic cars, etc. make people feel like they have traveled back to the 1950s. This section of the road is also The only section of road that still retains its name.
2. There are many movie locations along the way, such as Bagdad Cafe in New Byron Springs, California, The Hackberry General Store in Arizona, and Blue Swallow in New Mexico. Motel (Blue Swallow Motel), etc.
3. There are many graffiti-painted houses, Indian-style shops, historical gas station sites, movie-themed or retro-style motels, etc., as well as a car park with a large collection of antique cars. The museum is a must-see on Route 66.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Antiques, retro posters, celebrity posters, travel souvenirs, local handicrafts, etc.
(Gourmet) Steaks, burgers, French fries, Mexican food, etc.
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
America>United States
How to get there:
1. Full journey: Tourists with enough time can drive by themselves starting from the Pacific Coast of Santa Monica in Los Angeles at the west end and driving all the way to the Adam Street in Chicago at the east end. The whole journey is approximately 3,943 kilometers, spanning 3 time zones, and takes at least 15 days; you can also drive from Los Angeles to Chicago.
2. Classic: Tourists who are a little pressed for time can drive from Kingman, Arizona to Seligman. Route 66 between these two small towns is currently the longest and most complete section, with a total distance of about 110 kilometers. It only takes two or three days to explore it carefully.
Scenic area map:
3D real scene of scenic spot
Route 66 ticket prices:
No tickets
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
