Historic Route 66, Illinois to California
The historic Route 66 drive will have you winding your way through six states worth of small towns, farmlands, plains, forests, canyons, and deserts that have come to embody the heart and soul of America. The entire road covers 2,400 miles between Chicago and Santa Monica, but many argue the most scenic views are found between Illinois and California. It was built in the 1920s and though this legendary highway was decommissioned in 1984, with careful planning it is still possible for travelers to navigate most of the original road. This is one manmade construction that has sparked songs, poems, movies and has inspired many photographers and travelers across many generations.
If history is your thing, number seven on this list is perfectly prehistoric…