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Oatman, Arizona.
This is a MUST stop of any Route 66 tour. According to the sign, Oatman is 2700 feet above sea level. A "Gold Panning" sign is directly over the stable for a historic fire truck. The Oatman Jail is just up the hill behind this stable. The fire truck is smaller than many of today's cars. The driver was protected from the elements only by a front windshield.
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McLean, Texas.
One of the most familiar sites on the historic Route 66 is wall paintings. Some paint the road map of Route 66, and some point out the sites of the town. This one showcases the restored Phillips 66 Station, the Devil's Rope Museum, the McLean-Alanreed Museum, and the 66 Roundup Rodeo. Such wall paintings were very common on the original Route 66, as each town tried to convince travelers to stop and visit.
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Granny's Kitchen/Neon Soda Saloon, Central New Mexico.
A nostalgic caf� located directly on Route 66. There are several historic antiques on this property. Directly in front of the restaurant are almost 10 old fashioned gas pumps.
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Meteor City, Arizona.
A futuristic space looking white ball, which is, in reality a souvenir shop. The uniqueness of this souvenir stand, is it features replications of all the famous tourist trappings during Route 66's heyday. Such as a "snake pit", the "World's Longest" Route 66 map on a wall, and an all metal tipi. Let's not forget the modern weather prediction device that reads; "It you are getting wet, it's raining."
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Central New Mexico.
Another dead end on the original Route 66. If you look past the sign you will notice the remnants of a road. The pavement still exists past the fence and dead end sign, although it has been taken over by wildlife. This is one of the many instances where the original Route 66 was sold to local ranchers. What once was a national route, is now just a parcel on a ranch.
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Joliet, Illinois.
The well-known U.S. Route 52, and well-known Illinois Route 53 have taken the place of the Original Route 66.
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