Route 66 Road Trip Tips

ByMelissa

Planning a Route 66 road trip and wondering, “Is Route 66 worth it?” Today, some of those attractions remain, but the truth is, you’ll find more abandoned buildings and sad towns than kitschy attractions. In fact, there really is no true “Route 66” anymore; once I-40 was built, Route 66 lost its appeal to travelers and in 1985, completely ceased to exist.

Christine Falls – Mt. Rainier National Park Washington

Christine Falls – Mt. Rainier National Park Washington

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Christine Falls is located roughly 6 miles from the Longmire area, along the road to Paradise. This waterfall is located off of a roadside pullout and requires a very short walk to the overlook. This is a very busy pullout and you may need to wait for a parking spot to open up. If you’re entering Mt. Rainier National Park from the Nisqually entrance, Christine Falls viewpoint will likely be one of your first stops in the park, save for Longmire.

Raj Ghat – Mahatma Gandhi Memorial in New Delhi, India

Raj Ghat – Mahatma Gandhi Memorial in New Delhi, India

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Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in New Delhi India. This memorial is where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated after his assassination in 1948. This is a beautiful open-air memorial is built along the River Yamuna, with beautiful landscaping; a black marble platform with an eternal flame marks the spot where he was cremated.