American Avenue: the scenic spots in route 66.

Anyone who is keen on nostalgia must drive the 2448-mile route 66.

Since 1926 was approved to be built on "American Avenue", this iconic expressway has inspired road trip, songs and animated film characters. At that time, the cost of gasoline was less than a quarter of what it is now.

In The Grapes of Wrath, john steinbeck called route 66 "Mother's Road". A place where immigrants gather as a group. Nat King Cole recorded "(Get You Kicks) Route 66" in 1946-more than half a century later, the drag line in the 2006 animated film Cars was inspired by a rusty trailer in Galina, Kansas.

After the Great Depression, families seeking a better life can travel west, starting in Chicago and ending in Los Angeles, and driving through eight states. Couple shops, service stations and motels appeared along the way. Travelers can still visit riverton's old store in riverton, Kansas, have a beer at Delgado's Snow Hat Motor Restaurant in seligman, Arizona, or spend the night at the Lan Yan Motel in Tucumcari, New Mexico.

Route 66 was adjusted several times until 1985 was retired and replaced by interstate highways. Modern roads may make some sections of route 66 irrelevant, but about 80% of winding roads still exist. Many historical sites along the route have been restored, and the National Assembly voted to designate this road as a national historical trail in 20 18.

We compiled a list of 50 scenic spots (by state) based on information from historical sites, news reports, American roadside and national park services.

Please read on to learn about the places that travelers like to visit in route 66.

Many people choose Buckingham Fountain, Chicago's oldest park, to start their trip to route 66 and then drive west. In order to find the original "historic 66 Begin" sign, passengers can go to the south side of Adams Street and look west on Wabash Avenue. The "End of Historical Route 66" sign is located at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Michigan Avenue.

Pontiac has 23 murals, including the route 66 Hall of Fame in Illinois and the route 66 Shield on the back of the museum. Go on road trip can get a mural guide in the museum, or walk along the red footprint.

Lauterbach Giant is a huge glass fiber reinforced plastic statue, which stands in Springfield parking lot of Lauterbach automobile service company. Muffler Man has been around since 1978. He used to hold a tire, but now he holds an American flag. In 2006, a tornado blew off his head and had to replace it.

Built in 1929, this stone chain bridge rises 60 feet above the Mississippi River and connects Madison and St. Louis. This mile-long historic building is very popular with motorcyclists and cyclists. The bridge is named after a series of rock rapids with a length of 17 miles. These rock rapids are called stone chains, which makes it difficult for rivers to sail. That is why the corps of engineers built a dam to cover them in the 1960s. The construction cost of this bridge is $2.5 million, twice the original estimate at that time.

Drivers can find the world's largest ketchup bottle in the south of downtown Corinsville. This historic water tower is170ft high. It was completed by 1949 for Brooks Food Factory, and now it is closed. If there is no water in it, you can hold 640,000 bottles of tomato sauce (or tomato sauce, which is commonly known as tomato-based seasoning today).

Drivers will have to get off the bus to fully enjoy the furry friends of Henry Rabbit Ranch, even though they need to make an appointment for a complete tour. Visitors can also get a glimpse of rabbits and choose some gifts and souvenirs from the route 66.

In Pontiac's old log cabin restaurant, drivers can start the day with freshly made eggs and potato pancakes. This quaint place used to be a roadside restaurant and gas station opened by 1926. The shopkeeper now provides services to customers from 5 am to 8 pm every day, except Sunday. Locals like cheeseburgers, homemade coconut cream and rhubarb pie.

The world's largest rocking chair (its real name) may only be created to break the Guinness World Record for the largest rocking chair. Nevertheless, Fan Ning outpost decided to make it a great roadside attraction. In 2008, the 42-foot-high steel rocker had to be able to move back and forth to break the world record, but it has been fixed in place ever since. It was not until 20 15 that Kathy, Illinois built a 56.5-foot chair. This rocking chair is the largest in the world.

Since the heyday of 1950 s, most drive-in cinemas in the United States have disappeared. A drive-in theater in the United States, only about 325 meters away from the theater, is open from early April to mid-September every year.

Route 66 State Park Visitor Center, located at Qianqiaotou Hotel, was built at 1935, providing a lot of information about this iconic expressway history. The park also provides nature trails and picnic places where tired tourists can stretch their legs or eat something.

Motorists passing through Stanton can visit the Meramek Cave with a guided tour, which is a multi-level natural underground wonder and has been a tourist attraction since 1933. Some people say that this cave is the hiding place of jesse james and his staff. In order to get a complete experience, visitors should be prepared to walk about 1.25 miles in sufficient light.

The truck wheel motel has been in existence since 1935, making its historic hotel in route 66 still the oldest continuous running motel, with tired drivers and neon lights flashing in the 1940s. The original wooden doors, windows and floors of 1930 have been updated.

Devil's Bend, located in the Ozark Mountains and Mark Twain National Forest, is one of the more beautiful sections in old route 66. Be sure to see the classic restaurants, bars and barbecues in this area and experience the nostalgic taste of America.

Only about 65,438+03 miles of route 66 winds through Kansas, but the cars on the highway-the old Kan-O-Tex service station-are worth a stop. The station now has a "car" theme, and it is the location of the mining arm truck, which inspired the character Tomat in the animated film. It was originally restored by Betty Courtney, Melba Rigg, Renee Charles and Judy Courtney, which is why this gas station has been called "Four Women on the Road" for several years.

The Galena Mining and History Museum is located at the old Missouri-Kansas-Texas train station, introducing the history of this mining town to passers-by. Visitors can also learn how Pixar animators built a fictional town radiator spring in this Kansas town in the movie Car Story.

The historic Brush Creek Bridge, also known as Rainbow Bridge, was built in 1923. James Barney Marsh is a bridge designer in Iowa. He created the design of the rainbow arch and applied for the patent of the architectural elements in 19 12. Drivers on the route 66 used a 130-foot bridge to cross route 66 until the interstate highway was built in the1960s.

1925, Leo Williams established a small community store and deli, which he and his wife operated together until the isler family bought the company about 50 years later. Today, Williams Store offers groceries, sandwiches and souvenirs from route 66.

Baxter Springs is one of only three towns that drivers in route 66, Kansas pass through. The independent oil and gas service station in the town is one of the places worth visiting. The interesting thing about the gas station is that it looks more like someone's home than a place to refuel. After the Great Depression, some oil companies redesigned their buildings to make them more suitable for families and make customers feel more comfortable.

The historic bottle grocery store was built in 1930. Don't miss it: there is a huge bottle on this 350 square foot building. Since its establishment, many dairy companies have paid to publicize their names on the side of sculptures. This landmark is a popular place for motorists to take photos in route 66, and it is also home to various enterprises, including cleaners, real estate offices, Vietnamese sandwich shops and landscape designers.

The blue whale is just what it sounds like. Zoologist Hugh S Davis originally built a replica of this marine mammal as a place for his grandchildren to play and swim. This whale took two years to make, which was completed in 1972. Davis's daughter still owns whales, but she is no longer allowed to swim. There are some picnic tables nearby for motorists to rest at lunch.

Lucille's gas station was built in 1929, which no longer provides natural gas, but the building has been restored to its original state. The old water pump is still on site, and the historical mark tells visitors how the station started. This history also includes Lucille Hamons, who has the same name as the radio station. She has been running this business for more than 50 years.

This service station is built around 1930, also known as Kongqiang Kangnuoke Station, which provides a refueling place for passengers on Route 66. Conocophillips did start selling gasoline, but 1938 was changed to Phillips 66. The news on the street is that Bonnie and Clyde may even refuel here. Conocophillips gas station in Allen may be a gas station at first, but this small red and green building built on one side of the building is now a souvenir shop.

Artist Ed Galloway created his Totem Column Park-about 3.5 miles from route 66-as a place to display folk art made of stone and concrete. Many works depict the images of birds and Native Americans. The biggest totem pole in the park is 60 feet high. Originally built from 1937 to 196 1 year, it was restored from 1988 to 1998.

1974, a group of San Francisco artists decided to bury 10 Cadillac cars produced between 1949 and 1964 in a field in Texas. Millionaire Stanley Marsh 3, who died on 20 14, funded this artistic installation. Graffiti is encouraged, so road travelers can stop and leave their marks on their cars before driving to the west. The station is located near Exit 66 of Interstate 40.

If Cadillac Ranch is too crowded, drivers can drive a few miles from Amarillo to the little-known Volkswagen Slug Ranch in Conway, Texas. The scene is similar to Cadillac Ranch, except that the car is a Volkswagen Beetle. In order to find the artistic installation, the driver can put "Conway Inn&; Restaurant "is inserted into GPS.

Adrian, Texas marks the official midpoint of route 66. There is even a white line and a sign indicating the distance between Chicago and Los Angeles-the distance between them is 1, 139 miles. Hungry drivers can stop at Midpoint Cafe for a hamburger, which is also the inspiration of flo V8 Cafe in the animated film Car Story.

Tower Station and U-Drop Inn Cafe on the historic route 66 were built in 1936, including a retail store, Tower Conoco Station and U-Drop Inn Cafe. The latter is named after a local boy who won the naming contest. The building is now a visitor center, a chamber of commerce office and a community center.

Ralph Britten, the owner of the truck stop, built the leaning tower of Texas to drum up business. The structure is at an angle of 80 degrees to the ground, which is a very spectacular sight for unsuspecting tourists who think it is falling. Drivers often rush into nearby truck stops to remind Britten that Britten will calm their fears and invite them to eat. Although the tower is still there, Britten's truck stop has been burned down.

Visitors should bring their appetite when they visit the Big Texas Steak Farm in Amarillo, Texas. This restaurant opened in 1960, serving 72 ounces of steak. If diners eat 4.5 pounds of steak and two sides in an hour, they can eat for free. Tired drivers can rest at the nearby Grand Texas Motel.

The historic Lan Yan Motel was built in 1939 and is still in use today. This is the oldest hotel still in operation along route 66, New Mexico. Fully recovered. Some even have their own garages.

After spending a night in Blue Swallow, visitors can go to Tee Pee Curios, a gift shop converted from a gas station in 1960s+0940s. This shop sells jewellery, pottery and various souvenirs from route 66. Guests enter the store through the concrete hut around the front door. The route 66 shield is painted on the side of the building.

This tourist center in New Mexico has been serving route 66 tourists since 1934 was first opened. Drivers can park their RVs overnight, or stop at cafes for breakfast, hamburgers or burritos.

In order to get a complete dining experience in 1950s, enthusiastic tourists flocked to 66 Diner in Albuquerque. This place used to be a gas station, and 1987 was transformed into a small restaurant. Guests can enjoy a milkshake or malt while enjoying one of the largest PEZ collections in the United States.

He Run Joe Hotel with a long history was built in 1936, claiming to be the favorite of movie stars who filmed western films in this area in 1930s and 1940s. John wayne, katharine hepburn and Humphrey Bogart all stayed there. Passengers on route 66 can reserve a room named after one of the stars.

This natural sinkhole with sapphire water was a fish hatchery in the 1930 s. Blue Cave became a leisure area in the 1970 s, and now it is a popular place for swimmers and divers. The water depth is 8 1 ft and the water depth is about 60 degrees. It is supplied by a network of artesian springs connected to the Pecos River.

The average store in Pu Shu has been 80 years, but it's easy to miss it. Visitors should pay attention to the two old air pumps in front (they are no longer working). The owner used some interesting decorations: the walls and ceilings were covered with old license plates, patches and donated funds from all over the world. Before buying souvenirs from route 66, tourists should look at the remake of the old restaurant in 1950s.

Passengers who want to relax should make sure to stop at the intersection of Old 66 expressway and North Kingsley Avenue in Winslow, Arizona. 1972 Eagle's song "Take it Easy" inspired a device called "standing' On the Corner”Park, which is a statue of a man standing near a red flatbed truck in the corner with a guitar. It was not until 30 years after the song was written that Winslow created the park, in part because Interstate 40 bypassed the town and reduced the flow of tourists.

1987, Angel Delgadillo, who is over 90 years old, helped to establish the route 66 Association with a long history in Arizona and turned his barber shop into a gift shop in route 66. Delgadillo- known as the "Guardian of route 66"-has been semi-retired since 1970s, but she still cuts her hair occasionally.

Motorists can stop at the snow-covered drive-in restaurant in Delgado to enjoy a beer or a hamburger. Visitors should take a closer look at the walls and ceilings, which are covered with patches, money and other utensils donated by tourists from all over the world. Juan Delgadillo opened a shop in 1953, and his son is still running it.

Visitors to Altman, a former mining town, can catch a glimpse of bighorn sheep or stroll along the city streets with donkeys (Xiao Lv). Clark gable and Carol Lumbard got married in nearby Jin Man, and they may spend their honeymoon at the Altman Hotel, which is still open as a museum and restaurant.

Tired motorists can spend a long day at the historic Wigwam Village Motel #6 (there are five previous versions all over the United States). Chester E. Lewis was fascinated by the shack village he saw in Kentucky, so he opened this motel at 1950. Classic cars are displayed in front, but the rooms have been renovated, including more modern facilities, such as air conditioning and cable TV. Today, the Lewis family still owns and operates the company.

It's not close to route 66 to go to the Grand Canyon National Park, but it's worth a detour to visit one of the seven wonders of the natural world. From Williams, Arizona, drive 60 miles north to the south edge.

Sometime between 5000 and 50000 years ago, a meteor crashed into northern Arizona, forming a huge crater, which has now become a popular tourist attraction. The station is only a few minutes away from Interstate 40 and Old Highway 66. If the weather is too hot, visitors can enter the Meteor Crater Visitor Center on the edge of the crater and watch the crater from the comfortable air-conditioned room.

As a popular place for Instagram photos, Elmer Long created his famous bottle tree ranch with bottles he collected as a child. After many years of retirement, he began to hang empty glass bottles on metal pipes. When sunlight passes through them, the metal tube will scatter rainbow-like light. Visitors can try to find a column with a rake at the top-this is the dragon's favorite.

Emma Jean's Holland Burger Cafe opened in 1947, and has been serving tourists in route 66 for more than 70 years. I also made a guest appearance in "Kill Bill". 2。 Hungry drivers can have eggs and pancakes for breakfast and hamburgers and ice cream sundaes for lunch.

Motorists can stop at the route 66 Museum in California to learn some history, and take photos in restaurants or on the popular love bus in 1950s. There is a T-car and an old toilet on the construction site. Visitors can stop at the library and gift shop, buy some souvenirs from route 66, and then return to expressway.

The first McDonald's opened near route 66, 1948 (the exact location is San Bernardino14th Street West 1398 N East Street). 1954, businessman ray kroc met McDonald's brothers while selling milkshakes in California. The rest is the history of franchising.

Canary yellow Cucamonga service station was built in 19 15, and it was still a gas station until 1960s. It fell into disrepair in the 1970s, but it was later restored and turned into a museum.

Roy's opened in 1938, located in Amboy. Some people call it a ghost town. This sign is a favorite photo location for route 66 travelers. Although some people hope that cafes will be fully restored in the future, tourists can still go in and browse old newspapers or buy souvenirs and some snacks.

1926, the original destination of this route is Seventh Avenue and Broadway in downtown Los Angeles. That place is not a beautiful destination for drivers who travel long distances. Therefore, in 2009, route 66 League and Santa Monica Dock Repair Company decided to erect a "trail end" sign on the dock. In order to get there, the driver drove to the dock and walked about 200 feet. The destination sign just passed Bubagan shrimp store, just in front of Playland arcade.