140 America the Beautiful & Route 66

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Rick Steves

Rick Steves, Public Radio, 721132, Europe, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Npr, Travel

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🗓️ 6 July 2008

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Rick talks with the editor at Life Books about their new photo essay on one hundred of the most compelling places to visit in the USA. And we'll get re-acquainted with Route 66 and the appeal it still holds for a classic road trip thru the heart of middle America and the southwest. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

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0:00.0	Summer Vacation is the perfect time to get to know the good old U.S. of A.
0:05.0	Hi, I'm Rick Steeves.
0:07.0	Today on Travel with Rick Steeves, we'll get some ideas from the editors at Life.
0:11.0	They've come up with a gorgeous photographic collection of iconic American destinations.
0:16.0	In the hour ahead, we'll get their take on the scenic and cultural must-sees in America the Beautiful.
0:21.0	And we'll get reacquainted with one of the great American road trips, U.S. Route 66.
0:27.0	Whether you try to follow the old Tulane Road all the way from Chicago to LA,
0:31.0	or just dip in here and there.
0:33.2	Route 66 winds through pure Americana.
0:36.5	This classic route combines quintessential small town America, offbeat roadside attractions,
0:41.2	apple pie diners, and our nation's love affair with the automobile.
0:45.6	From fall color in New England to the golden cliffs of California to the turquoise waters of
0:50.0	the Florida Keys, come along as we explore the color and the majesty of America the Beautiful. It's
0:55.6	Travel with Rick Steeves.
1:00.5	Travel with Rick Steeves is made possible in part by American Airlines with 4,
1:03.9	4,000 flights to 250 cities in 40 countries around the world every day.
1:09.0	It's easy to book your next flight at AA.com.
1:12.0	American Airlines knows why you fly. We're enjoying the fantastic
1:16.5	variety of scenic destinations in the USA and the hour ahead. The editors at life have just
1:21.2	released a gorgeous collection of photographs showing off the attractions across the USA.
1:25.6	We'll get their take on America the Beautiful in a moment.
1:28.4	And later we'll road trip on the old Route 66.
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