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  • A Route 66 "End of the Trail" sign stands in front of a red Pier Burger restaurant building in Santa Monica, California, under a clear blue sky.

    These 17 Photos Show Why Route 66 Is America’s Most Famous Road

    Craving freedom and a taste of the open road? These Route 66 photos capture the promise and spirit of America’s most beloved highway.

    Stretching from Chicago’s steely skyscrapers to Santa Monica’s sun-soaked shores, Route 66 is undeniably iconic. Built in 1926, this nearly 2,500-mile stretch of asphalt has witnessed countless adventures across the American West, winding through small towns and miles of tumbleweeds.…