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Historic Route 66 in Texas
It's only 185 miles across the Texas Panhandle but there's plenty of interesting
places to see along the way. Texas is home to the little town of Adrian,
the geographic midpoint of Route 66.
 Shamrock
The U-Drop-Inn, also known as the Tower Station is one of the most
famous Route 66 landmarks. It now serves as visitors center and
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 McLean
Do you know how many types of barbed wire there are? The Devil's
Rope Museum is the place to find out. There's also a cool old Phillips
66 station here and ... read more |
 Alanreed
The 1930s 66 Super Service Station is a great photo opportunity
and the post office just might have some cool postcards to send
home ... read more |
 Groom
The Britton Leaning Water Tower might be the most easily spotted
landmark here, but there's plenty more to see, even a motel featured
in a movie ... read more |
 Conway
This old gas station is one of the first things you'll spot in Conway,
but a short side trip brings you to the Bug Ranch. What's a Bug
Ranch you ask, well ... read more |
 Amarillo
The Cadillac Ranch and the Big Texan Steak House are just two things
to see in Amarillo. The Historic 6th Street District has a ton of
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 Vega
The restored Magnolia Station is probably the best known Route 66
landmark here, but there is way more to see. ... read
more |
 Glenrio
One town, two states, four lanes and a bypass add up to a pretty
cool ghost town ... read more |
 Stay tuned,
there's more to come! |
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Adrian
& Grukley
About Us We started traveling Historic U.S. Route 66 as a destination in 2009. It's like a 2,400 mile long drive back in time from Chicago to Santa Monica! more
Did
You Know: Many parts of the old 4 lane Route 66 were reverted to a 2 lane
road after 66 was realigned to the interstate. In many places the abandoned
lanes are still there.