Route 66: Connecting Chicago to LA
Winding from Chicago to LA, the historic Route 66 connected the country before there were highways and interstates. The rural towns along the way became vacation stops, with restaurants, motels, gas stations and roadside attractions, quickly making Route 66 a favorite way to tour the country.
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