Route 66 was one of the US' first continuous stretches of paved highway and served as a major path for those who migrated to the West.
Designated on April 30, 1926, it stretched 2,448 miles (3,940 kilometers) from Chicago to Los Angeles, marking its centennial.
My partner and I stopped at Williams, a town of 3,000 residents considered the gateway to the Grand Canyon. It boasts the final stretch of Route 66 to be bypassed by Interstate 40. The town's Main Street is a National Historic District. Its storefronts house curio shops, an old-fashioned soda fountain, and classic diners and motels, which preserve a bygone era.
This was an unexpected stop that was totally worth it on our way to the GC. We spent about 2 hours. read more