Route 66: From Mother Road to Ghost Town


Author: The Daily News Now! March 6, 2026 Duration: 1:38
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Route 66: From Mother Road to Ghost Town

Route 66: From Mother Road to Ghost Town explores the centennial of the iconic highway, once a symbol of adventure and growth, now a bygone era. The episode delves into the roads transformation from a vital link between Chicago and Los Angeles to a forgotten path, as interstates replaced it, leaving behind a trail of abandoned towns and lost heritage. Despite this, preservation efforts continue to celebrate the roads romance and history, drawing global tourists to restored spots.

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