Route 66 is the United State's historic highway that was established in 1926, It is over 2,400 miles, and it goes from Santa Monica, California to Chicago, Illinois. The route was used by many who migrated west during the 1900s and it was popularized in songs, TV series and The Grapes of Wrath. My dad and I went on a full Route 66 road trip over 14 days in June of 2019 and made this video to share what the route looked like during that time period and to encourage others to drive this historic road. Watch this video to plan your Route 66 trip and to learn about cost and closed spots along the route - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UXXUyGAspo Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/throughmylens If you just want to watch the states by themselves, you can click the links below. California - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_lc8S3MIXI Arizona - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-nsNedw5kY New Mexico - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCUpaA-OYcg Texas - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRA73rwDwHY Oklahoma - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX74CHItXWk Kansas - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z30LQkYdh5g Missouri - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD-6LddSLVM Illinois - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1u6sUBfqjA Also, I mention these videos I made as well in the video. Petrified Forest - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPew7BuUego&t= Santa Fe - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKd3qnoWYc8&t= Read about all of the days here https://www.throughmylens.com/arizona/route-66-road-trip/ Chapters: -- 0:00 - Intro 0:39 - California 18:16 - Arizona 37:40 - New Mexico 50:56 - Texas 1:00:23 - Oklahoma 1:20:34 - Kansas 1:23:29 - Missouri 1:42:57 - Illinois 2:00:00 - Outro -- Follow me: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/throughmylensco Instagram: http://instagram.com/throughmylensco Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/throughmylensco Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/throughmylensco Gear: See all the gear I use here https://www.amazon.com/shop/californiathroughmylens Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/usqgdp/
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I'm very disabled and won't ever travel. But I have had a great day traveling with you and your Dad today. Thanks for the trip!
Alternative title: The Cars Movie But in Real Life
This father & son team proves there actually is such a thing as a functional family. Great job, great heart.
I can't believe we are over 5 million views! Thank you so much everyone!
Just gonna watch this for 5 minutes... ...115 minutes later
While quarantined, our family has been looking for fun, virtual "trips" online, and came across your video. We watched every minute of it, and loved it! We felt like we'd traveled Route 66, thanks to this wonderful summary. Great job!!
This has got to be one of the most informative videos on Route 66. Not only do you show the various sites but you tell the audience what to look for, interesting historical facts and just basic information for folks who may want to visit in the future. This is extremely valuable!
I'm italian. I rode motorbike on R66 in westbound last year, alone. Best adventure in my life, I left my heart in this panoramic world. But most beautiful thing that I keep in my soul is the friendly and cordial spirit of the people who live along the R66, and that made me feel an integral part of that world, even if for only 24 days.
You did an excellent job. Never thought I would see a YT video that was almost 2 hours long and worth watching. You have a good voice for narration.
Absolutely outstanding! Best 2 hours of my Covid-19 quarantine so far! (5 weeks in....) Thanks so much.
The best part is the father & son just spending time together. 💘
In 1947 when my family made the trip almost all the roads were dirt and gravel when you got outside the city limits. We made it from Missouri to California in a 1937 slantback Chevy. My brother was 5 years old and he remembers quite a bit of it. We have a picture of the car and us.
This is arguably the most detailed experience of Route 66 that I’ve found on YouTube! I live in Northern California and am trying to convince my wife to take a two-week vacation, rent a car, then make that trip from Santa Monica to Chicago. The food stops look amazing; I can tell your dad didn’t care for Bagdad Cafe but I definitely bookmarked Butcher BBQ in Oklahoma. And those museums; I want to check ‘em all out! But overall, amazing video!!
I m an INDIAN and have explored USA by road in very detailed almost all states, I had planned to drive through ROUTE 66 never finalised, but after watching your video I can say ‘IF YOU HAVE NOT DRIVEN THROUGH ROUTE 66 FROM START POINT TO END POINT, YOU HAVE NOT SEEN USA”. One of the best travel video I have seen. Your this video is a great service to travel lovers. May God Bless UNCLE and YOU. 10 out of 10.
Been the whole route twice. 1956 with my family moving from Pennsylvania to San Diego, Ca, and in 1966 as a 18 year old with a new car and plenty of time. Wish I still had that car! So much has changed ! Gas cost was about .25 cents and food was cheap too!
In 1960-1962 our family made the trip over Route 66 several times when my parents were moving from Chicago to Los Angeles. Each trip was epic for me and my brother. We got to see it in its heyday. I saw several motels we stayed in that are in ruins now. I am so glad I was able to experience as a child before they dismantled it. I hope it comes back in all its glory someday.
It’s great to see that you have such a good relationship with your dad. Cherish it. What I wouldn’t give to spend another day with my dad.
Great trip and made even greater by the fact that it was with your dad.
I did it with my wife and kids in two separate cars just 3 days ago moving from Ohio to Arizona....long long highway but definitely a cool one... we didn't have alot of money to spend so we just got to enjoy scenery but definitely a memory I'll cherish forever cause it was so beautiful and seeing how different things are out here...the people along the way was helpful and super nice... Arizona is amazing and my new home 😎✌️
Thanks for the opportunity to "arm chair" travel with you guys along Route 66.