Caption: A photo of Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on 66 souvenir shop with neon signage and a space cowboy statue. (Local Guide Rhys Martin)
With its 2,448 miles (almost 4,000 kilometers) and spanning eight U.S. states, Route 66 is more than a highway. It’s a cultural symbol.
Exactly 96 years ago, the route’s history began, and since then, it has captivated travelers, inspired artists, and earned passionate devotees. One of them is Rhys Martin (@RhysM), a Local Guide from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Rhys fell in love with the historic road in 2014, and today he serves as the President of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association. His reviews and photos on Google Maps help raise awareness for the variety of experiences the highway offers: from big cities and rural communities to farmland, mountains, deserts, mom-and-pop motels, and kitschy roadside attractions.
Caption: A photo of Weber’s Superior Root Beer Drive-in signage that reads, ‘Tulsa’s oldest hamburger stand since 1933.’ (Local Guide Rhys Martin)
“Route 66 is about the journey, not the destination,” Rhys says. So we asked him to share his best tips to discover great spots along the way and enjoy a road trip down the route to the fullest:
Feeling inspired to hit the road? Check out Rhys’s list of must-see places along Route 66, and see today’s video Doodle to learn more about the route’s history.
Local Guides, have you traveled along Route 66? Tell us about it in the comments!
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