Route 66 was a mostly two lane highway that extended from Chicago to Los Angeles, through Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California, before gradually giving up to the modern interstate. Most of the old pavement is still there, and can be followed with the right maps and directions. I drove the entire length of old 66 in 2012, and invite you to follow along!
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Texas Route 66 - McLean
McLEAN, TEXAS. The Cactus Inn and its sign date back to 1956, but weary 66ers traveling the Panhandle can still lodge there for the night in 2012. There's plenty of parking out by the cactus plants, but watch your step as you walk over to the motel. (Ouch! Ooch! Yipe!) If you want to talk politics with the mayor of McClean, just stop by the front desk. Mayor Peggy Baer also owns the motel.
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