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how we ended up on
Route 66
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Like anything, it started with a dialog. Me: Hey Sparky, want to do a Route 66 trip this summer? Sparky: Sure. When? Me: Maybe around the 4th of July weekend? Sparky: Okay. Are we renting a car? Me: Sure...think they’ll charge us that bullsh*t fee again because we’re not married? And the rest they say, is history. While some people take 2-4 weeks to do the Route, we took 9 short days. We might have missed more than we should have, but we still have plenty to share. Hope you’ll agree. Diana Nguyen, Editor & Founder Photo: Alix Klingenberg
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As it always does, our journey started in
chicago
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Photo: Alix Klingenberg
Photo: Alix Klingenberg
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From Chicago, we hopped over to
Pontiac
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One Cool Bus
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In Towanda, we came across
a garage
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belonging to one woman
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This is commitment
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Atlanta had a Bunyon of things
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Atlanta, Illinois
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Good afternoon,
MR. Lincoln
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Lincoln,, Illinois.
And we’re hare!
Henry’s Rabbit Ranch 20 To From
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Staunton, Illinois
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We paid our respects to a few good
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Truth
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Good-bye, Illinois.
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Hello, Missouri
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A great place for train (and plane) enthusiasts!
Museum of Transportation (Kirkwood, Missouri)
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It took us a long time to find
Black Madonna Shrine&Grotto
[But we felt blessed when we did]
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Eureka, Missouri
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This was easier for us to find.
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Stanton, Missouri
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Unfortunately, it was no longer in business
Sigh
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Any takers?
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But the Jesse James Wax Museum was open
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Have heard this before.
They let our dog into the store. (Not sure if that is normal SOP, but we were grateful.)
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Afterwards,we went to check out an alleged
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Jesse James Hideout
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Cuba, Missouri
Things that caught our attention
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Rolla, Missouri
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Saw but didn’t
drink at the Elbow Inn
Devil’s Elbow, Missouri
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For the Ultimate Road Trip To From
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A Route 66 classic
Lebanon, Missouri
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Nighty night.... To From
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The next day, we stopped at Gary Turner’s
Gay ParitA Station
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Paris Springs, Missouri 52 To From
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Worth the Stop! 54 To From
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Hay you!
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It took an artist to create this Village
Red Oak II
Recommended stop by Gary Turner. It turned out to be one of the best places we saw. 58 To From
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Spot your state!
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Want to go to the
Movies?
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Carthage, Missouri
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Then grab something
to eat
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Loved the name Unfortunately, it’s no longer in operation.
...before hitting the road again?
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And just like that, we were in
Kansas
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Galena, Kansas
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We stopped whenever we saw
A sign
Riverton,, Kansas
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...and a vintage
Gas Pump
Baxter Springs, Kansas
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...and cute
Downtown areas
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But we tried to avoid
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OK, here we come!
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We found ourselves in a town called
Commerce
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We really liked it here
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Welcome to
Miami
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At one
gas stop , we were happy to find this
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Ha.
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Signs with
Character
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Vinita, Oklahoma
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TiP : Route 66 is quiet on a Sunday (at least it was in this part of Oklahoma). 104 To From
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Foyil, Oklahoma
Totem Pole Park
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One Happy Whale
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Catoosa, Oklahoma To From
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Sapulpa, Oklahoma
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Definitely love the
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Suddenly
thirsty
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And
Hungry
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This was a lovely place.
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Feeling Lucky? Stroud, Oklahoma To From
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A place for the
Book Lovers
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Chandler, Oklahoma
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Rock of Ages Farm in Arcadia, Oklahoma
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An Old Station near Arcadia, Oklahoma To From
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The Arcadia ROUND BARN Built in 1898
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Arcadia, Oklahoma
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This place was
Soda Pop Galore
So many flavors to choose from! To From
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These were Interesting
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Ah, so this is where our
FLOUR comes from!
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Yukon, Oklahoma
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Cherokee Trading
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Post and Restaurant
Clinton, Oklahoma To From
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Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
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Sayre, Oklahoma
We pondered upon a few
quiet places on the Mother Road
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Texola Oklahoma This town was VERY quiet! Later, we learned Texola is famous for its pies. 144 To From
Shortly after this photo was taken, a dog chased us out of town
True story
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Howdy.
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Amarillo, Texas
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If you think you could eat a
72-ounce steaK,
this might be the place for you
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Cadillac Ranch: Bring some spray paint with you!
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Arriving at the
Halfway point
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Adrian, Texas
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Glenrio, Texas
We were the only ones here. We’ll call this a
Ghost Town
Moving forward!
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Welcome to
Moo new Mexico
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Bathroom break
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Endee, New Mexico To From
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Motels along the way
Tucumcari, New Mexico
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We heard this was the
Best Sign on Route 66.
There’s truth to this rumor.
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A few cool
Vehicles
Tucumcari, New Mexico
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Santa Rosa, New Mexico
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Just about
every road
in New Mexico was scenic
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Downtown Santa Fe
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Next time, we’re
Traveling in one of these
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Downtown Albuquerque
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Gallup, New Mexico
Clark Gable slept here. I wish I had too.
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We were so ecstatic to see you,
Arizona Even if you were
feeling temperamental on this particular day.
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This was a good first stop.
Joseph City, Arizona 184 To From
I think we were supposed to see Geronimo in this stump.
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I loved this stop.
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Williams,Arizona This was one of our favorite cities
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Mannequins are always effective
[The coffee here is also excellent]
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Not a Route 66 stop, but the
Grand Canyon is something you should work into your plans
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Seligman, Arizona
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Kingman, Arizona
I’ll admit this sign
made me giggle for no good reason
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Just Driving Through
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A town where
Burros run free? We’re in!
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Oatman, Arizona
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Whoa, where did you come from?
A shot through the car window. (Can you tell?) 204 To From
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Needles, California
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I really love
Signs
with character
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Amboy, California
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I’m also a fan of vintage
Motel signs
Barstow
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Yucca Valley
I like the funny and quirky ones too.
Azusa
San Bernardino
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“Mediterranean� used to be
American-Chinese
(I was bummed to see the change)
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Wigwam Village Motel [We’re definitely staying here next time]
Rialto, California
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A motel room.
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A store front for former orange vendors. [It’s a shame they’re no longer around.]
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Fontana, California
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We definitely made a
wine Stop
Rancho Cucamonga, California
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There’s something entrancing about a place called the
Magic Lamp Inn
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There was a classic car show in the Magic Lamp Inn parking lot on the HOT afternoon we were there. To From
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Dinner and a movie
Glendora, California
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Azusa, California
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Welcome to
Los Angeles While these are not Route 66 landmarks, we couldn’t resist these places
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See the Hollywood sign?
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sooo close to the end
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The beautiful
Santa monica Pier
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We made it!
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There was a lot here! So we, humbly,
thank you
for following our journey.
Thank you thank you thank you!
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