In Kingman, Arizona, an 8-mile section of Route 66 at the western edge of this state may be one of the most scenic — and white-knuckled —drives this country has to offer.

"I want to see America the way it used to be," said transportation reporter Jerry Carnes of his road trip along Route 66, from Chicago to Santa Monica, California.

Dave Nicholas, Barry Porter, Rich Shipe and Harold Wenger turned 66 years old last winter, within a month of each other.

For a slice of Route 66 history, make a pit stop in this quiet Oklahoma town, where you can still spot an old one-room jail ...

Even after nearly a century, Route 66 still turns a cross-country ... restored and now serves as a visitor center and museum. Cadillac Ranch Just west of Amarillo, a row of 10 classic Cadillacs ...

Beneath the endless Texas sky, two unique art installations transform rusted relics into ever-changing works of art, with help from Route 66 travelers. Just west of Amarillo, Cadillac Ranch ...

As one of the most popular and recognizable roadside attractions along Route 66 in Amarillo, Texas, Cadillac Ranch continues to draw visitors, artists, and lots and lots of spray paint.

Route 66 Motorheads Bar and Grill ... Slug Bug Ranch features half-buried Volkswagen Beetles — a playful twist on Amarillo’s more famous Cadillac Ranch. On the west side, the iconic Cadillac Ranch ...

Cadillac Ranch is located along the south access road of I-40, just east of the Arnot Road exit in Amarillo, Texas. Open 24/7 year-round with no admission fee, it’s a quick and iconic roadside stop.

Photo credit: Sean Zullo One of the most entertaining displays is the collection of kitschy souvenirs from various Route 66 attractions. There are snow globes featuring the Cadillac Ranch, ashtrays ...