Vacation Along the Interstate: Route 66

by Jessica Yu

When thinking of summer vacations, road trips are rarely
 
the first to come to mind. Long hours in the car and large
 
amounts of money spent on gas may not seem like the ideal
 
vacation, but with careful planning and a leap of faith, a road trip
 
could be the best trip of your life.

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One of most famous and recommended road trips in America is
 
called Route 66, which is named after Interstate 66. It stretches
 
from Chicago all the way to Santa Monica, and is over 2,000
 
miles long. Usually, the trek takes about 2-3 weeks, with plenty
 
of historical stops along the way. Along the Interstate, you can
 
visit the Milk Bottle Grocery in Oklahoma, the Rabbit Ranch in
 
Illinois, and the Fudge Factory in Missouri, to name a few. These
 
quirky and unique attractions showcase the diverse culture and
 
history of the U.S.
 
No trip is successful without good food. You can find tons of
 
mouthwatering restaurants scattered throughout Interstate 66,
 
with places to suit all cravings. Diners, steakhouses, soda
 
fountains, and drive thrus galore, you’ll never be hungry on the
 
road.
 
Instead of visiting the beach or traveling to a foreign country,
 
perhaps consider grabbing some friends or family this summer
 
and heading out on the road. Whether you take Route 66 or not,
 
I guarantee that you’ll make amazing memories on the road and
 
learn something new.
 
If you would like to learn more about Route 66 or discover other
 
road trip in the U.S, check out https://roadtripusa.com