Route 66 was America's most expansive highway at the time of its construction in the mid-2oth century, spanning all the way from Chicago to Los Angeles along a 2,400-mile stretch of highway. An important stretch of the highway still traverses Southern California today between Needles and Upland, stretching along the banks of the Colorado River at portions. Visitors can explore unique attractions on the route today such as the 1,000-acre Pirate Cove Resort and Marina, which is home to an RV park, a restaurant and bar, hiking trails, and a zipline course. (website link)

Amboy Crater preserves a nearly-symmetrical volcanic cinder cone, while the former mining town of Ludlow is home to a unique ghost town landscape. Other attractions include Newberry Springs' famed French-style Bagdad Cafe, the 1910 Harvey House, and the California Route 66 Museum.

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