To many, Route 66 brings back fond memories of family vacations and long awaited road trips. This route made it possible for average people to see the rest of the country. To others, it was a way to make a living. Many town's survival depended on this route. Many road side attractions were designed to distract motorists to stop and spend money. A lot of these historic icons are still visible on The Mother Road.
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I think riding this route on a bike will let me get a close up look at an Icon of America.
The bug ranch in Conway, Tx.
This is a knock off of Stan Marsh's Cadillac Ranch. This attempt is to get motorists to stop for gas.
Leaning Water Tower
Another interesting thing to attract motorists in the town of Groom, Tx
Most of the road side attractions are now closed due to Interstate 40. Towns were bypassed and and dreams were shattered. Their ghosts remain to remind us of days long past. Weather beaten, tattered, and torn, but still standing; giving testimony of the American Dream.
Ghost Town (border of Texas)
"First Hotel, Last Hotel"
I want to see all the sights along Route 66 at a bicycle pace.
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