Texas Route 66 Almost immediately after leaving the rolling hills of
Oklahoma, travelers feel different as they enter the vast plains of the
Texas Panhandle. It is easy to imagine how it might have once been to be a lone-rider in the midst of what was a wild and primitive country just a little more than a century ago. It is here that old
Route 66 stretched across the Llano Estacado (the Staked Plains) and where the romance of cattle-driving days still drifts through the many small towns of the
Texas Prairie.
As for the
Mother Road, when you glance at a map,
Route 66 looks as if it is easy to follow. Though more than 150 miles of the original 178 miles that crossed
Texas still remain, you will actually need to keep your eyes wide open in order to not miss the vintage architecture and many landmarks that dot the landscape.
Also see vintage and modern photos of Texas'
Historic Places,
Scenic Views, and
Ghost Towns.
