Why is Route 66 so famous?

It’s the ultimate road trip —cruising coast to coast, wind in your hair, and nothing but adventure ahead. A true symbol of American freedom on four wheels!

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Home to the centerpoint of Route 66 in tiny Adrian, Texas delivers wide-open spaces, vintage thrills and down-home charm. Cruise nearly 240 kilometers of Route 66 across the North Texas panhandle into Shamrock and check out the art deco Conoco Tower Station & U-Drop Inn Café. Then, stop by Amarillo’s many Route 66 gems including Cadillac Ranch and The Big Texan Steak Ranch & Brewery. Whether you’re sightseeing in town, riding horses through towering canyons or digging into a barbecue plate, the sights and sounds of Texas lend a special flair to this stretch of Route 66.

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