Route 66 is a legendary road full of American history and culture, and its cultural implication transcends its commercial value as a traffic artery. This road passes through small towns and communities and brings economic prosperity to the areas along the route. Generations of Americans have been looking forward to driving across this road to the west in search of a better life in the future. In this sense, this road is not only historic and outbound, but also a symbol of American perseverance.
In john steinbeck's novel The Grapes of Wrath, the Joads ran to California along this road hopefully, leaving bitter but warm memories. Steinbeck called it the mother's way.
Today, you can also see white shirts and jeans that best reflect American cultural style on this mother road. Perhaps, you will think of Woody Gareth, the father of American folk songs, Fertile Ranch, On the Road by Jack Kerouac and Grapes of Wrath by john steinbeck.
If you are a nostalgic person, advocate simple and slow-paced old times, and have a strong interest in American culture, you will definitely like the atmosphere created by route 66. Museums, antique bars and restaurants, and the world's largest ketchup bottle.