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Written by Penelope SanMateo   
Are you a member of the Silent Generation or the Baby Boom generation? If you are you may remember the Route 66 that took you on a trip through the panhandle of Texas and the other states from Illinois to California. Now you can relive those days on a historic trip on the old Route 66.
by PenelopeSanMateo


Are you a member of the Silent Generation or the Baby Boom generation? If you are you may remember the Route 66 that took you on a trip through the panhandle of Texas and the other states from Illinois to California. Now you can relive those days on a historic trip on the old Route 66.

The Silent Generation members were born between 1927 and 1945 and many were shaped in their thoughts and actions by the Great Depression, WWII, and the Cold War. They have worked hard all their lives to be able to live the good life and the trip along old Route 66 may be one they just shouldn't miss.

The Baby Boom generation was born between 1946 and 1964 when the primary influences were the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War and the assassinations of the 1960's of Dr. King and President Kennedy. This generation tends to be achievement-oriented and willing to give up personal time for get ahead. This generation should take the time to travel the roads of the great United States and enjoy seeing the array of small towns, large cities and meet the people that make up this great nation.

You can start you family vacation going from Illinois to Missouri, then on to Kansas and Oklahoma and Texas, now you enter New Mexico, Arizona and end up in California. The Route 66 will give you a chance to see the heart of America and meet some of the people that make this country so great.

See all there is to see in Chicago and then begin your trip to St. Louis and tour the Arch. On to Springfield and Joplin before entering Kansas and visiting Galena, Riverton and Baxter Springs. Continue on to Oklahoma and stop in Tulsa for a little break. You'll be impressed with the hospitality of the citizens of Tulsa.

Taking a route 66 tour of Oklahoma you will enter Texas and the panhandle. Here you will have the opportunity to spend some time in Amarillo and learn about the history of Texas settlement. Tucumcari is at the east edge of New Mexico and welcomes you to the beautiful state. Then on to Albuquerque where you can visit the museums and visit with some of the people from the city who have stories of the growth of the city. Take the time to see some of the museums where you can learn about the Native American influence in the area. With just the state of Arizona left before reaching California and the end of the route 66 trail you will have had the opportunity to see some beautiful country and build a great family vacation.

About The Author:

Penelope SanMateo is a travel writer, writing travel articles about Texas vacation. Read her articles to discover adventures and excitement on your family vacation. From the shores of Texas to the Piney Woods tourism region, you will discover the wonders of the vast territory known as the State of Texas.

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