Route 66 - 66 Ghost Towns & Abandoned Places

66 Abandoned Places On Route 66! I traveled across Route 66 (twice) in Oct and Nov of 2023 filming ghost towns and abandoned places. This video contains my favorite 66 spots. I skipped entering major cities like LA, St Louis and Chicago due to traffic and safety concerns as most good abandoned places are in areas you don't want to send tourists in those cities.
Arizona was my favorite state for abandoned locations and New Mexico was a close second.
GPS of abandoned rail car in California:
34.326, -117.49249
Rock of Ages Gas Station Oklahoma
35.66016, -97.2738
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:44 California
00:08:39 Arizona
00:23:45 New Mexico
00:45:10 Texas
00:57:00 Oklahoma
01:10:56 Kansas
01:14:35 Missouri
01:20:49 Illinois

[@westho7314]

I don't know how many people my age who are still with us and remember driving the mother road in the 1950's and 60's, Ive eaten in so many of those old cafe's along the road west of Texas And burnt many tanks of gas Between Santa Monica and Texas in my late youth.Those who remember those wide spots in the road with 3 or 4 cafes, a couple dive motels, and a half a dozen gas stations and auto repair shops, Back then they had what was known as "Gas Wars" where stations competed with each other for the tourist and trucker $ with lowest gas prices many of those mom & pop settlements had 4-6 gas stations one on each corner at the main crossroads and one or two at each end of town on both sides of the highway. I remember paying 19.9 cents a gallon then looking across the street noticing gas was 18.9 cents per gallon with a free breakfast with fill up, So $2.40 to fill my 20 gallon tank and paid .49 cents for a steak and egg breakfast which included 3 eggs, potatoes toast, coffee and orange juice at the higher priced station. Hard to believe it does not seem that long ago We would buy a $50 car or truck in LA, One that ran and had some tread left on the tires and with $100 between us take a month long road trip throughout the southwest always taking US 66 as our route out of LA or returning to LA. Needless to say we left many cars broken down along that highway & buying another beater just to get us home..

[@attrell]

The good old days!!

[@gennyhaley7014]

In the early 70s I once sold an old Pontiac Bonneville to a musician friend of mine for $37.50 and a bottle of Jack Daniels. He drove it across the country and back to California before it died. He got his money's worth out of it. I'll be doing the New Mexico to CA stretch of 66 this June.

[@kimkhoitruong5991]

its because the expand of the new highways so route 66 got abandoned ?

[@montanacrone8984]

That as it was inexpensive to fly.

[@davidstark6507]

Man all them abandoned cars and all them buildings with scrap metal that's a fortune right there and all them abandoned buildings should be torn down and gotten rid of big deal it's on route 66 you can put industry in there real cheap industry and bring up people that build new homes manufactured homes but there's a lot of money in scrap metal there

[@normangarrettsr3102]

I travelled route 66 when I was young. It really hurt when I-40 replaced it. Those days gone forever. The innocence is long gone and no way to restore. And Sir, you gave us an epic journey. Grammy material. Thank you for the memories.

[@attrell]

WOW thank you!

[@user-gu1jk4qn6b]

A Grammy is the award for music.

[@AiDivas4u]

Yes, change is inevitable but this hurts a lot.

[@VINTERIUM..EXPLORIUM.1]

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[@surfinsilver]

It hurts me they didn't make it APART of the interstate

[@scofab]

All of those dreams long faded... now only whispered on the wind and in the sound of the tumbleweeds. It sure would be fantastic to hear the stories of the dreamers, and learn what became of them. Mesmerizing, thanks for sharing your journey.

[@attrell]

Thanks for watching!

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Apex Predator See Ghosts

[@scofab]

@@NazriB???

[@Ann-st8et]

I like your wording and how you described it all.

[@scofab]

@@Ann-st8et Thank you very much. 💖

[@robertwerner6208]

Chris, I'm a Canadian who has been living in America since 2014, I'm very appreciative of your unbelievably comprehensive video! I most recently drove parts of Route 66, when in mid-December I drove from San Diego to Chicago. I saw several of the places that you have highlighted. Thank you for your hard work!

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[@attrell]

Thank you, hope you enjoyed your trip!

[@benitomussolini9690]

Excuse me, mister: is not America, is the United States. America is the whole continent.

[@benjst1]

I can count on one hand how many vids over 30 mins that I have watched in their entirety on KZbin. This is one of that elite group. Thank you for a fantastic video.

[@attrell]

Wow, thank you!

[@bobbybob3865]

I can count on one hand.

[@thisisme3238]

​​@@attrellCould be a lot better...see my comment above, near the beginning of the comments section, thank you!

[@torineg.847]

I lived in Kingman AZ and saw many of the towns abandoned and lived in. It's on my bucket list to travel the complete route hopefully before my vessel goes into eternal sleep.

[@ALLSTARDECOURO2]

wow your elite group of youtube videos over 30 min, shut the fuck up, just say is a good video

[@DaveBaker-vb3jg]

Watching on a drab, dreary, Sunday afternoon in the UK, our mood is lifted seeing this video. Envy the comments made by those who have been fortunate enough to travel this route and 'live the dream'! Something my wife and I would love to do, but alas, age and funds prevent this from happening! Thank you so much for your tour!

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@leannsmreker3201]

I lived in Pacific Missouri, right down 66 from the Gardenway Motel in Gray Summitt

[@irishmaninflorida1608]

Don't give up on a dream trip like this! I am from Ireland and know about the dreary weather you talk about. I hope you and your misses get to take a visit to 66.

[@rebeccahale4673]

My family drove from SoCal to visit family in Indiana every summer in the 50s and early 60s. Sure looked different then! We always loved that trip. Thanks.

[@attrell]

Thanks for sharing!

[@gscompton1965]

TY for this wonderful video , in 1972 my family moved from Kentucky to San bernardino just off Norton Air Force Base and we took RT.66 on part of that journey and i remember well Fort Courage and man was it full of visitors and vacationers. it was a very busy place,of course F troop was a very popular tv show back in the day. TY soooo much for the return of my childhood memories with my family. Well done Sir, God Bless

[@attrell]

Wow thank you!

[@harleydebora]

Excellent Route #66 video, Chris. Rode Route #66, on my Harley motorcycle, 20 years ago, and old-school. No GPS, old cellphones, on bottom of T-bags. Paper map clipped to luggage, in plastic rainproof bag. So, this video is extra special - it's a wonderful collection memories of traveling "The Mother Road", as done in Easy Rider. More graffiti than I remember. I hope the 100th Anniversary, in 2026 encourages many to tour Americana. Your video is a great preservation of this historical treasure.

[@attrell]

Lucky you! I am sure you had a memorable trip!

[@raleighhaney3182]

I went out Route 66 in 1963

[@rasputindasilva858]

So do I but monted on a cow. It took me 10 years and 3 cows to do all the route.

[@davechristian7543]

@@raleighhaney3182 Wow 'well that would have been something eyh.. #Crazytimes ....!

[@naomivought9317]

Wow that sounds like an epic trip. I would love to have lived that.

[@tcwhite0104]

Woud be awesome to see some old vintage photos when all these places were thriving..

[@attrell]

I will work on that

[@tcwhite0104]

@@attrell awesome I may as well I do a lot of research for my photography. Really enjoy your videos. I’m always intrigued with old towns and abandoned buildings and towns and wonder how it once was.

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[@countrygirl3022]

At cool springs there are photos inside

[@olegphilonenco6486]

​@@attrell Спасибо! Было бы здорово посмотреть старые фото на фоне сегодняшнего состояния

[@CloudyGamingCG]

It's a great piece of been history now! So much nostalgic feeling for a place where I never have been to.😢 Loved your video man... awesome.👏🏻

[@attrell]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ericallen7200]

I was stationed at Fort Leonardwood and when we received an off base pass, I spent the day at Route 66 cafe. 15 years later, we took a family trip across the country and I took my family there. The magic had died. But I took the time to take the historic Route 66 and a regular gas stop had large single page maps showing the original Route compared to modern maps. I am currently building a 64 Chevy truck and am planning to drive up to Chicago and follow as much of the original Route as allowed all the way to Cali. I will be taking my daughter for the trip. I expect it to be about 5 years from now. (When she is 16 and has a learners permit so she can be a part of the drive) I fully plan to hit every single stop you made in this video too. We will have modern follow cars along for the trip for added security/safety. Over night lodging will be tents on the side of the road in some cases when local motels are either too dangerous or the crime rate is just on Democrat levels. So far we have a 65 and 69 mustang, 64 chevy C10 truck, and maybe a 70 Nova lined up for the trip.

[@skipper1975e]

I went to boot camp 1994 fort Leonard wood.

[@ericallen7200]

@@skipper1975e 2005 lost in the woods here. 31 Bravo, 787th MP Battalion

[@ericallen7200]

@@skipper1975e HOOAH

[@skipper1975e]

Bravo 4-10

[@skipper1975e]

91 bravo

[@georgesouthwick7000]

I made 6 trips between 2006 and 2012 exploring Route 66. An amazing experience creating some wonderful memories. However, I have one bit of advice, or perhaps a warning is more appropriate. When exploring the inside of these abandoned buildings be aware that there is a considerable population of rattlesnakes in the area and they like to go inside these buildings to get protection from the midday heat. I’m not trying to discourage anyone from going inside these buildings, just watch where you step.

[@attrell]

Great advice.

[@marcdelente2456]

Merci infiniment pour ces conseils .

[@Rosco-P.Coldchain]

😮 wow

[@Rosco-P.Coldchain]

Do they have Daimond backs as well George..?

[@loveroflife8852]

Yep, for sure! Desert areas especially.

[@markbrown7103]

In the late 60s and early 70s. My father and my mother and I am my youngest brother made several trips across country and made a few visits to Arizona to see my older brother. Seeing those places out in the desert before you get to Arizona brings back a lot of old memories I spent Time there has a 16-year-old maybe 17. But those places some of them I do remember. There’s a lot of cool places in Palm Springs to that were still there now. I really enjoyed traveling with my mother and father and seeing all the sites in the United States, 1971 we ran across country in a motorhome what a blast, I’ve traveled a lot sure miss it. I’m 70 years old now and both of my parents are gone but she knows bring back memories. Thanks so much for such great videos. Have a beautiful day.👍🏼😁❤️ Sure miss those good old days❤️👍😎

[@resfre3q]

Amen to that.

[@keithclark8030]

Great story. It would be nice if you could travel it again.

[@mikesam347]

Chris, I really enjoy seeing all these old deserted buildings and relics of yesteryear. Nostalgic Americana, so iconic. Great videos.!

[@attrell]

Thanks 👍

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[@JoseMartinez-tj7dw]

Excelente recorrido mi amigo. La fama de la ruta 66 trasciende fronteras y hasta por aquí soñamos con viajar por ella una vez en la vida al menos. Pregunta; es todo o falta otra parte? Desde ya muy agradecido por el video. Lo he disfrutado mucho. Saludos !!!!🇦🇷

[@jonsymmonds1120]

I really enjoyed this Chris, thanks for sharing! In the 1980's my wife and I made the same journey. I was amazed to see how many things I remember and how many things that were there in the 1980's are not there now. Most things that were destroyed or barely standing were still intact in the 1980's. I even remember eating at a couple of restaurants along the way shown in your video. In the 1980's parts of these abandoned locations were still open and VERY HAPPY to see you. I wish I had video of those spots, but only memories and a few crappy photos!

[@attrell]

That's terrrific! I wish I got to travel this highway back in the 80's. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@EazyDoor]

Wow. But it makes me quite sad how much of it is in ruin now.

[@rafjones]

Great video. I appreciate that you showed some of the lesser visited types of places on Route 66.

[@attrell]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@pigoff123]

If I was an artist I would definitely paint those abandoned stores and those beautiful cliffs.

[@kat.b.3556]

So cool to see the places my Grandparents traveled though as Dutch immigrants in 1936. And to see the town my father in law grew up in, Galena Kansas! Thank you so much for the You Tube Posts.

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[@jerrybooker-bm4nu]

None of you were slaves, huh?...... You just up and came to north America from your homeland because things were so perfect, Its interesting that most black people from America don't have a story of coming and going.

[@timlabell]

When I was little 1966 on Route 66 going to California from Chicago well, Aurora Illinois ,all the way out to Los Angeles and Bel Air. Ca. that was quite a trip .I've seen these structures in my childhood at least 5 trips in the back seat of mom and dad's car kind of neat seeing them now looking as they do. . Great video. 🙋

[@attrell]

Thanks for sharing! Lucky you got to see it back in the day!

[@dorothylewis1207]

ME too, been there, done that, but OH how "HOT" it was in backseat, NO AC back in the day! 🔥

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[@marshmallows5641]

Some of the places have really cute mayors! 😺

[@attrell]

I totally agree!

[@dorothylewis1207]

Smart very Smart, not easy living in Desert for kitties, Coyotes, Eagles and such. 😺💕

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[@christineandy5199]

Thank you, i loved the road trip you made, much appreciated, watching frm Australia.

[@attrell]

Awesome, thank you!

[@bettypatterson3311]

Thanks for sharing this video with us! I made the trip in 1967 at the age of 18, with two other ladies, from central Arkansas to Fresno, CA where three of my brothers lived at the time. We spent one night in Tucumcari, NM. I loved seeing it again, at a time when I no longer travel. Awesome job, Chris!

[@attrell]

Thanks for sharing!

[@chewonthis...]

I've watched quite a few videos on this subject but thought your coverage of the abandoned places along route 66 was especially wonderful! Great job!

[@attrell]

WOW thank you!!!

[@markmitchell457]

Good video. I have traveled hwy 66 with my family many times from the late 1960 until I-40 just wiped out most of the businesses. My parents stopped at all the cool places. We stayed in the teepee shaped motel rooms. Stucky's was a frequent stop. My parents loved the pecan rolls, and they sold Texaco gasoline, which my dad preferred. The weather looks so nice on a clear winter day, but on our yearly trips between Amarillo to L.A. near Christmas the weather could be horrible. One year we had thick fog for 2 days. My dad drove 15 mph in our Chrysler Imperial with the factory sun shade. When it rained, it poured. Often very large hail, and an occasional tornado. Somewhere on 66 there is a restaurant in a large cave in a huge rock. That can't be closed now, it was too cool. Does anyone know where it is? Thanks for posting this video. Interesting memories.

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[@miriam8712]

Absolutely fantastic Chris! This is the kind of America I would love to visit, both now and when these places were still alive, it is also extremely heartbreaking to see the changes

[@attrell]

I hope you get to visit!

[@user-uk2ji1yw5t]

also that graffiti

[@heatherfulmore3412]

Thanks for showing us these places.

[@nargarothobertta663]

United states its a country not America,,,,America its a continent,😅😅😅😅

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[@dawncrabtree-gay6843]

Thank you for this. While driving for a major trucking company, I traveled Route 66 frequently. Never had the chance to stop and explore

[@1946luke]

Yep, I used to stop often at the old Tucumcari Truck Terminal back in the 70's before the interstate. It was a relay hub for consolidated freightways. Very busy place.

[@attrell]

THank you!

[@skylarzuniga7042]

An amazing mini documentary on the route 66. I stayed for the entirety of it and loved the nostalgia. Unfortunately I have only ever seen int in its dilapidated state. But it would've been nice to have something like this in my own lifetime. Glad to have a taste

[@nicolelangley3489]

Thanks for this sensitive and well researched tour. You've captured the spirit of our fragile pride set against the passing of time. Beautiful work. Keep it up. Thank you!

[@attrell]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@jimmyz2098]

Fun stuff. There is still a lot of magic in these places along Route 66. My family and I absolutely adore the Route 66 legacy, and what is left of it. That was handed down to me... by my parents, who are still basically obsessed with it. Route 66 was pure America, and the remnants are still part of the fiber of this Country.

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[@elyucanahtv]

thanks for tagging us along your journey virtually I enjoyed this vid

[@attrell]

Glad you enjoyed

[@user-vo9xu8dn1d]

This is a very poetic and also a very moving video. This is the first video I have seen to illustrate a more human side of not just Route 66, but also you can tell all places are alive. People who established themselves in these places breathed all their hopes, their dreams, their fears, and their optimism into them. People came west to establish and invent a life that really existed /exists nowhere else on this planet. I like the fact that artists renovated buildings and even built something that mirrors the Ghost theme of route 66. Not as something grim, but as something like the renovation of a painting. All places along Route 66 are as those paintings. All these places need artists to come along and, like a Phoenix, make all places along Route 66 express the dreams of those who lived years ago. Some places are not meant to be touched. But, I like those cars standing up right where anybody can take a can of spray paint and put their own mark on them. And this is the idea. One set of artists do their work. A second, third, fourth, etc, artists come along and put their impressions on the original established art work. Idea, the life of the Western U.S is forever shifting and redesigning itself. That is, the West is as a person who is always dreaming. Those who encounter the art work, are also part of that unspoken conversation that can only exist along Route 66 to the Pacific Ocean.

[@attrell]

Oh that is a good idea!

[@MyammiRose]

Hi from UK, i find this kind of stuff fascinating, so much history and mystery its no wonder people from outside the U.S have so much interest with America, it just makes one wonder why with 21K views already and only 339 likes of it 🤷

[@attrell]

Those numbers of likes is not unusual.

[@estelleadamski308]

It will never have as much meaning to a foreigner as to an American. This route is just not something fun to see, it was a lifeline to millions of Americans during the depression. The hopes, dreams, & future was on every mile of the historic road. My family traveled this road from OK. during the depression . They settled in CA.. This road is the heart & soul of, and, is part of being an American. Other countries just see the road as a cartoon., but, to US, it's part of our hearts & fabric of our lives. There were literal tears shed on this road, the people didn't want to leave their homes, but, had no choice , as it all became a Dustbowl.

[@MyammiRose]

@@estelleadamski308 I don;t know where my comment vanished to, but I think maybe you could write a book, It was very educating and heartwarming how you described how it really was and how its shaped this part of American history, people would love to hear in detail I feel...and its only thse who speak from true experience that can educate others with real events.

[@estelleadamski308]

@@MyammiRose U R kind. I am 48 % British Isles DNA. But I am a American of long standing since the 1700"s. So only an American can understand this epic Mother Road as a Lifeline across America. and what it meant to them.. We have always traveled long distances in the USA. I've been to all 50 states. My maiden name was Smith, my mom's was Brown. You can come visit the RT, 66, a lot of fun spots, but really no deep meaning for you, but, really interesting nonetheless I love the Open Road. I've never been to England, the land of my ancestors, but I always wanted to go. That would have meaning to me

[@MyammiRose]

@@estelleadamski308 I'd swap places any day, lol - Yes I understand and appreciate what you mean, although I don't feel the UK has as much awe inspiring and mystical events happen...I gues it does but I thinks its the useual cae of what one is used to and other places that are more unfamiliar seems to pull that imagination out, Its nice to hear of the American History, I just feel more connected to it..Thanks for your reply and insight. Hey the likes have gone up to 2.1K now so that's cool to see...Have a great day.

[@franckdavidk]

We feel like we're traveling both through space and the decades when this road was alive. Congrats on really nice video, you know how to make people want to come visit it ! I wish i will one day even if i need to cross the Atlantic for that. Road 66 is truly a fantasy all around the world !

[@attrell]

Yes! Thank you!

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[@samuelfelixgaming]

Super Video, Dankeschön! 🙂 Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland

[@attrell]

Thanks!

[@michaelcrosson9442]

Thanks for that wonderful tour of Route 66!! I always wondered what was or is still on that Route! It looks like mostly abandoned historic buildings! That is almost breathless. And thanks for some elevated drone shots!!

[@attrell]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jackpeters6125]

Man, I needed that, Chris. Thank you. Brought back a lot of good memories

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@bartdaw6681]

I will never understand why people smash the windows of the buildings and cause random damage.

[@timmeyers3097]

Yes the damage was horrendous in places. Humans can be total idiots

[@kjie--00]

air broke it too

[@timothyspool1399]

Low self-esteem, low-status, revenge against society. They feel like they are achieving something or have some sort of power by doing it.

[@LukeSkywaker]

This is one of the best video on KZbin! I love the stories behind the scenes! So nostalgic. So entertaining.

[@attrell]

Wow, thanks!

[@TheCoolDave]

I live in CT, always wanted to travel 66 but, time and money does not allow these types of things anymore. Thank you for showing a modern view of the famous Rt. 66... Thank for this trip along with you. Amazing detail and thanks for walking the places where normal people would not. I've been watching this video over 3 days, just when I had time, so finally got to finish it today.

[@attrell]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!

[@veraj5930]

Wow, what a memory rush. I miss the old days, my folks always follow the old 66 to our places to visit. Thank you. I enjoyed watching. God Bless you, I

[@attrell]

Thanks for watching

[@Badgeweefixstuff]

Awesome job Chris very well done. I love Route 66 this bar none is one of the best video of Route 66 I have seen thanks 🛠️🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦

[@attrell]

Wow, thanks!

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[@user-ml9zg7re4h]

42:33 looks like where we stayed as I moved away from NM. I can see the cleaning lady in the parking lot and how pretty and small the town was in 2000. I thought she lived in such a quiet town. Thank you for the video.

[@jaykb6587]

You're a little ways away from Route 66. But I really do appreciate it. I am new to your channel and will have to look to see if you have done any travelling in Washington. Your videos are so well done and extremely informative. And very appreciated! ❤

[@attrell]

Cool, thanks! I ahve not been to Washington since 1980 when I was 9. Very eager to go visit!

[@ShelleeGraham]

I’m sorry you missed seeing the Painted Desert Trading Post, just outside of the Painted Desert/Petrified Forest National Park. It’s a great 👍 field trip along an abandoned stretch of old Hwy 66. Nice video presentation here. You’ve done your homework and have created an enjoyable video. Great drone work.

[@attrell]

Wow thank you! I had so much fun!

[@jeroberts7228]

That was a wonderful interlude, following along as you checked out so many of the abandoned towns and buildings along the famous Route 66. It was fascinating to see so many of the sad, derelict buildings, along with some information on them. Also, to see so many of the wonderfully restored ones, too! By the way, I love how you sometimes feature the "mayor" of a town in your videos. 😊 Thank you so very much, Chris!

[@attrell]

Thank you! I LOVE meeting the mayors!

[@dorothylewis1207]

Those Mayor's are very smart kitties to avoid being taken by Coyote or Bald Eagle, 👍😼💕

[@beakeeper5243]

before I started watching I assumed your comment was referring to some historical plaques on the former Mayors, imagine my surprise when instead we get to meet such esteemed civil officials instead, truly an honor lol

[@jeroberts7228]

@@beakeeper5243 😊

[@steezyshowcase]

That's so cool seeing Grey Summit on a video instead of just seeing it on IS 44 in my daily life. Just East of it is Eureka- the West side of town used to be Allenton, but it became abandoned and was torn out. The Route 66 park is pretty nice, too!

[@Happyinlovewithu]

Chris you did a really great job on your video

[@attrell]

THank you so much!

[@DanteKenchi]

i knew an old 49er (miner) who lived in one of those old mining towns. Once the mine was closed the town lived off from the income of the route 66, after the I40 opened the town turned into a ghost town. The old guy lived his entire life in that town and couldn't separate himself from his home. He was the last person living there. In the end social service removed him cause he was old and 6 months later he died from depression. Nothing could break this guy. He lived trough the craziest stuff imaginable. But ripping him out of his hometown totally crushed him. After they removed him the town was bulldozed over and erased from history. I forgot the name of the town though, its been 30 years ago. RIP Frank

[@vanyakouveli3113]

😢

[@KerryHetzler]

So sad, but I can see that happening, things long gone, simple way of life.

[@DanteKenchi]

@@KerryHetzler yeah, i feel the US lost it's identity, The country is totally different from what it was after WO2 ended.

[@FuHackers-wx9lq]

I love how you don't dwell on stuff, nor exhaust us with history. Simple details... and next. Perfect style for this viewer. 👍

[@attrell]

I appreciate that!

[@AmbientWalking]

Wow! Thank you for this! What an amazing archive of ghost towns and abandoned places! 2 million views! You deserve this!

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@michaelgalea5148]

I was lucky enough to drive Route from 66 in the late 90's. It was a great experience. So many nice people. Very welcoming, and gave me a place to get some minor repairs done. And the mechanic didn't rip me off.

[@attrell]

Very cool!

[@danbukala2429]

Awesome video!! I really enjoy watching videos of abandoned / historic places. You are an excellent narrator!!

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@sundayromance7253]

I absolutely fell in love with your channel after watching this video. Amazing upload thank you for bringing us along on your Route 66 Adventures. Bet this video took a lot of time editing and filming. Appreciate all the hard work you did to bring this video to life. I get a chuckle for some reason how you pronounce Processing lol Great job huge fan.

[@attrell]

Thank you so much! Yes it was a lot of time but i LOVED each and every minute!

[@user-wt5fb1uq5w]

Best on you tube a must watch

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@sailingaeolus]

I'm old enough to recall some of those structures when they were still in use. In 1987 I drove from Denver to San Diego and took I-40 for part of the trip. It was a wonderful drive and the days of the 55 mph national speed limit. Your narrative was very enjoyable and thanks much for sharing. It was a walk down memory lane for me.

[@attrell]

Thank you! 1987 is when I got interested in route 66 when I was in school still!

[@ustoopia]

I guess this video saved me a trip to the USA because now I can remove "travel along route 66" off my bucket list. :) Thanks to the creator for making this video!

[@attrell]

Thanks! My video does not do it justice, I hope you get to make the trip. It is better than I expected!

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[@Blackadder75]

@@attrell well, your video is at least $1000 cheaper than going myself, i forgive it not being the real experience

[@joshuabolwerk5536]

Exactly..now I don't have to travel along all this rubble

[@billywatson118]

Yeah especially 7 dollars a gallon 😮

[@margot6041]

Fascinating! Thank you for your video the southwest is so beautiful.

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@Route66BothLanes]

So many amazing areas to catch some great photos! Thanks for giving us all the history behind the towns as well.

[@whatsintheboxx]

What a great video. Was always one of my dreams, driving the old Route 66. cheers from Europe and thanks for uploading 👍👍

[@samjones7917]

Worth noting: The Spencer Store near Halltown, Missouri is one of perhaps a half dozen places on Route 66 where you can drive on the original concrete pavement. The concrete was mixed in a big round vat about knee deep. A mule turnred the mixer . I lived about 2w0 miles tomthe west in a sandstone house that I stands.

[@DeeDee-he1cc]

Probably the best route 66 Video I,ve seen Great job Chris

[@attrell]

WOw thank you!

[@zoien3930]

Thankyou for sharing, I would never get to see any of this without it,

[@attrell]

Thanks for watching!

[@carlaperry1784]

I grew up less than two miles south of this highway in Bethany, Oklahoma. In 1980/81 rode my horse along it . Many times across the steel bridge across the North Canadian River, it had a wood deck then and dome boards had pieces missing. I could see the water below from on my horse as we crossed. There was lots of space to ride along 66 between Bethany and Yukon, Oklahoma. It was all I had then.

[@tomcaldwell5750]

Thank you, Great video about Route 66.

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@ValyTraveler]

Beautiful video - I traveled Route 66, once. When I was able to drive both day and night long distances. It was hard without GPS, cause much of the route was gone and had to do pick ups in various states...

[@attrell]

They are adding good signage now to help you find original route

[@messengerguardiansparanorm8606]

Chris, your work is so beautiful, to include the little tidbits of data you put on the screen. The narration doesn't really do it justice. I just signed up to watch your filmography and put some relaxing music behind it. Brilliant. You've won me over. Just looking at your abandoned places works for me. I only need to see, not be told. You are wonderful. You have a new fan! Thank you!💗

[@attrell]

Thank you so much!!

[@CMcKinnon1013]

Ur audio depuction of ur video, was uplifting, and.in my opinion excellent. Thank you for taking 6s along on ur journey. Im disabl3d now, and.can not travel, but I felt like I was there.with you. Blessed be to Our Father, for you. ❤😊

[@attrell]

I appreciate that! Thank you!

[@user-yu5ee1ol6c]

Amazing!!! 😍 Your energy and style are just magical. Thank you for cheering me up

[@attrell]

Thank you so much!!

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

Thank you very much for your time and efforts to share this historic journey and experience with us all. Much appreciated.

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@kimleone5496]

I remember this road... Driving from California to Santa Fe a couple of times. I remember when many of these towns were alive. Those were good days.

[@akeemMali]

Very cool video. I’ve always dreamed of visiting Route 66. Good work. Thank you 😊.

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@JacqulineKingston]

Your voice added that something extra to make a really great doc. You really care And enjoyed the process🤩

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@bryanv4081]

I didn't realize Siberia still had so many ruins! I'll have to get out there. Not too long ago, Mojave Desert ruins weren't so graffitied/ tagged/painted up and were more in their amazing, natural state and ambiance. It would be nice if the were still that way, but the paint doesn't completely ruin things. Great video.

[@attrell]

I really love that whole area. It is too bad about the graffiti!

[@theshapeexists]

Ive lived in the states my whole life and been to most of them, but never made it to route 66. Very cool, informative video. Thank you for taking the time to put it together.

[@attrell]

Cool, thanks!

[@olegphilonenco6486]

Спасибо за проделанную работу! Отличное видео

[@Deano_77]

Brilliant video. Found it really interesting. Cheers.

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@raymondcorona5541]

Wow love it ❤ first time seeing a video of this magical route 66 😊Thank you for sharing!!!

[@attrell]

Thanks for watching!

[@manuelsantolalla8903]

This is one of the best videos I have ever seen. Its so artistic that I can't stop watching. GREAT job!

[@attrell]

Thank you so much!

[@bernadetterodriguez7924]

From San Diego California. I must say you did a great job on your video. It's a shame that route 66 has so many abandoned places, ghost town. Beautiful history. Thank you.

[@attrell]

Thank you very much! Hope to see them restore some for 100th anniversary!

[@db9885]

I drove through basically the entire northern half of the US in 2021. Your video has inspired me to do the southern leg (to include Route 66) this year. I can’t wait to see some of these places for myself. Thanks for sharing your adventure with everybody. 🎩

[@attrell]

Wow I hope you have a great trip!

[@History_v_detalyax]

What beautiful places! Amazing!

[@attrell]

Thanks for visiting

[@VINTERIUM..EXPLORIUM.1]

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[@raymondsellitto4867]

This was a wonderful break from watching regular TV thank you

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@raymondsellitto4867]

@@attrell seriously, awesome video. I watched all of it sick in bed today with a respiratory virus while my wife took care of our son 👶 🤣

[@fullnoeleko]

So great and fascinating ! Thanks a lot for this incredible job you have done. Greetings from Belgium

[@attrell]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@asullivan4047]

Interesting/informative/entertaining. I’ve had the good fortune to travel & experience different area’s from Illinois to California. Special thanks to the historians filming & orating those areas that they found interesting. For viewer’s whom won’t have the opportunity to see Route 66 in person.

[@attrell]

Thanks for sharing!

[@VINTERIUM..EXPLORIUM.1]

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[@problu9586]

That was interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing.

[@attrell]

Thanks!

[@andysmith6124]

The whole route is a magnificent mid-century museum!

[@fernandomaron87]

Just watched the whole thing in one seat. Great video, i felt like i was travelling along.

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@user-uk2ji1yw5t]

I have been in Tucumcari many times during the mid 70's and many of these building were in business, there was many motels then, also a livestock yard for horse and cattle A person by the name Best owned this.

[@shirleyrollin7596]

Thanks for sharing great stories of route 66. 👍 Great video❤ Much❤❤❤from 🇨🇦 🙋‍♀️ 🐕‍🦺 🐾 🐾 👏💪✌️🫶🌞😇🙏☀️🕊

[@attrell]

Thank you so much!

[@Moriarty2007]

Wow, nice video! Sometime I wanna visit that places!

[@attrell]

You should!

[@yapper58]

Travelled from Arkansas to California to see family with our parents on Route 66 in the 60's. I remember driving through Arizona and wind blown sand being piled up on 66 in the middle of town and seeing the occasional sage brush blowing across the highway in the desert. We sometimes slept in our car on the side of the road when dad got too tired to continue driving at night. Hung burlap water bags on the car in front of the radiator to help cool the motor. Great adventure for a young boy.

[@attrell]

SOunds like it was a great trip!

[@LonSheldon-bv4hr]

Brought so many memories

[@abrahambreban2793]

I loved watching it was like I was with you along the tour lots of nostalgia in every stop I would love to buy a house in some old abandon town and just kick back with a cold one 😂❤😅 !!!

[@JerryMiers-gi7cl]

Great job..im almost 73 good.old day's..we didn't know how good.life was

[@jordy786]

I really enjoyed your video! Thanks for showing us and all your effort and money spend on traveling. Greetings from Europe, comrades!

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@YouWillBe322]

When I lived in Arizona-Quartzsite the locals told me that the route 66 is the most dangerous road in the US. As most people go missing goes through here or were abducted from the road and found in nearby bushes. And, that I should not ever stop from anyone standing on or near the road. The post office was filled with thick phonebook-looking books with wanted persons inside them with rewards.

[@Dwayne-mb2uj]

The locals in Maui told me the same thing ,it is called messing with the tourists.

[@YouWillBe322]

​ @Dwayne-mb2uj I mean they said that those heavily wanted criminals who need to leave the US and cant go by plane come trough this road, and that is why it is so dangerous.

[@saythankyou111]

@@YouWillBe322it’s all in your own matrix 👽

[@Dwayne-mb2uj]

I am having a hard time with the idea that everyone from Mexico is some kind of criminal .I drive by the fields in Oxnard Ca where people are working so hard picking strawberries or they are in Malibu rebuilding after the fire burned up 500 homes . I am Anglo and I worked hard all my life but never as hard as those guys from Mexico.@@YouWillBe322

[@YouWillBe322]

​ @Dwayne-mb2uj I have no problems with Latin Americans and else. And, that is not what I`ve said. However, I was warned to avoid people while driving in the desert as they are most probably illegally crossing through borders and they will attack if they get scared. But that was back in 2001, so no longer valid as they can come free. On the other side, I have worked with them while I was overstaying in the US, and they are great guys, often illogical but they work hard. Plus, that book in the post office says everything about the people who have been seen, or expected to be near the area, all of them are heavy criminals with at least one murder on them.

[@shirleyrichards2514]

Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed your video. ❤😊

[@attrell]

Thank you!

[@johncaballero8013]

I’ve never been down Route 66 but have every intention of doing so. Truly enjoyed traveling along with you and seeing amazing historic sites and American history! Thank you for sharing all of this.

[@attrell]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@christopherrousseau5478]

Fantastic video. I just did all of Route 66 (but I went westbound) last November and December (‘23). It’s nice that you captured so many of the sites/sights. I’ll definitely be watching this again!

[@attrell]

You did it same time as me! Thank you!