Route 66 road trip traces America’s past from Chicago to Santa Monica

A two week Route 66 journey explores history, culture and people from Chicago through seven states to Santa Monica.

Read more: American road trip: Three generations, two cars, 2,000 miles on Route 66 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/usa250/2026/05/17/route-66-anniversary-mother-road-family/89605580007/

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