| American Road Trip: Route 66: Route 66 History Facts Contributor(s): Rynn, Diamond (Author) |
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ISBN: ISBN-13: 9798501998353 Publisher: Independently Published OUR PRICE: $9.89 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2021 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Industries - Hospitality, Travel & Tourism |
| Physical Information: 0.54" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.78 lbs) 238 pages |
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| Publisher Description: US Highway 66, popularly known as "Route 66," is significant as the nation's first all-weather highway linking Chicago to Los Angeles. When contrasted with transcontinental corridors such as the Lincoln Highway and US Highway 40, Route 66 does not stand out as America's oldest or longest road. This is the "Land of Lincoln" and roadside giants. There are cozy motels, cozy diners, and Cozy Dogs. Interstate 55 will speed travelers to their destination, but Route 66 offers something more. It goes through the hearts of the towns, wandering onto old brick pavement far from the roar of the interstate. Historic restaurants like Lou Mitchell's in Chicago, the Palms Grill in Atlanta, and the Ariston Cafe in Litchfield still keep their coffee pots warm. Waitresses, pump jockeys, gangsters, cops, and politicians all gave the "Main Street of America" its distinctive personality, and their stories are within these pages. So slow down, take the next exit, and head toward the beckoning neon in the distance. Come explore Route 66 in Illinois - where the road began. |