Route 66 s Major Cities and Where to Stay in Them

Get the Full StoryOne of the most iconic American roadways of all time is the classic Route 66, a former national highway connecting Chicago and Los Angeles that opened in 1926. It was popular with migrants heading west during the Dust Bowl, but soon was overshadowed by the larger Interstate Highway System you might be familiar with this story thanks to the hit animated film Cars . As such, it was decommissioned in 1985, and due to demolition, it s not possible to drive the entire highway straight through today. Luckily, much of it has been preserved as a National Scenic Byway called Historic Route 66. Thousands of tourists longing for a bit of nostalgic Americana drive the Mother Road, as it s known, each year, and we ve rounded up some great historic hotels in the major cities along the way to add a bit of comfort to the long journey.

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