Route 66!


Route 66 is an iconic east-west highway that connects Chicago to Santa Monica, Calif., and traces the development of the United States. Begun in 1926, the 2,448-mile network of paved roads was a main artery of motorized movement of people and goods for several decades, until being replaced by the interstate highway system. Today, Route 66 exists as a curiosity, a set of tourist destinations, and a reminder of how America grew.