Ten Reasons to Drive Route 66 This Summer (Well, Hopefully)-- Part 2: The People and Towns

4.  THE PEOPLE  Without a doubt, and probably my own favorite thing, is this.  You meet some of the most interesting, friendly and unique people along this old road.  Ask locals for directions by way of introduction or stop into a place and talk.

A picture of the Snow Cap restaurant in Seligman accompanies this.  But, be careful if you want straws or ketchup.  That's all I'm going to say about it.

5.  CHARMING SMALL TOWNS--  There are countless of these along the way, including the town of Winslow, Arizona, which is home to the "Standing on the Corner" from the Eagles' big hit "Take It Easy."

Of course, we also love Dwight, Pontiac, Lincoln and Lebanon.

A picture of the Grand Canyon Hotel in Williams, Arizona, accompanies this.

6.  EERIE GHOST TOWNS--  Not every town along Route 66 has been able to survive the loss of traffic due to the interstates.  Some now are essentially full-fledged ghost towns like Glenrio, Texas/New Mexico.  Others are pretty close to abandoned.

--RoadDog