Despite being decommissioned from the U.S. Highway System in 1985, Route 66 still tugs on our imagination as a symbol of escape and a reminder of the lively roadside towns that once lined the route's 2,448 mile stretch. Explore quirky pit stops and discover untold histories from ancient Native American trade routes to the legacies of women who overcame gender discrimination and segregation to build fulfilling lives on the "mother road."