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App Self-drived road Route 66 Santa Fe - Las Vegas
The route from Santa Fe to Las Vegas via Route 66 offers a fascinating journey through varied landscapes and rich cultural legacies.
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Highlights
- Santa Fe the most 'artsy' cities in the United States.
- Las Vegas is known for its casinos and shows
- Williams the small town on Route 66
Description
The route from Santa Fe to Las Vegas via Route 66 offers a fascinating journey through varied landscapes and rich cultural legacies. This stretch of the mother road traverses some of the most intriguing and diverse terrain on the route, connecting the historic charm of New Mexico with the desert splendor of Nevada. Curiosities: Cultural Diversity: Santa Fe, known for its unique blend of Native American, Spanish and Anglo cultural influences, is an epicenter of art and architecture. The city is packed with art galleries, museums and markets that offer a window into the region's creative past and present. Changing Landscapes: As you travel from Santa Fe toward Las Vegas, the landscape transforms dramatically from the high mountains and plateaus of New Mexico to the vast, arid deserts of Nevada, offering a visual display of the geographic diversity of the United States. The Influence of the Route on Popular Culture: Route 66 has been immortalized in numerous works of art, music and literature. From Santa Fe to Las Vegas, this stretch has inspired artists and writers, capturing the essence of the 'American dream' and the spirit of adventure. Did you know...? Santa Fe as Creative Capital: Santa Fe is not only the capital of New Mexico, but also one of the most 'artsy' cities in the United States. It has one of the largest numbers of art galleries per capita in the country and is home to the famous Santa Fe Opera. Las Vegas and its Development: Although today Las Vegas is known for its casinos and shows, its initial development was largely due to its position as a key stopping point on Route 66. The tourism boom in Las Vegas began really when gambling was legalized in 1931, transforming the city into the entertainment destination it is today. Route 66 and Nuclear Energy: Interestingly, Route 66 also plays a role in the history of nuclear energy in America. During the Manhattan Project era, the route was used to transport materials to the then-secret Los Alamos laboratory near Santa Fe, where the first atomic bombs were developed. This stretch of Route 66 from Santa Fe to Las Vegas is not only a journey through changing physical landscapes, but also a journey through the cultural and technological evolution of the United States. From New Mexico's artistic and nuclear history to Las Vegas' meteoric rise as the entertainment capital of the world, every mile has its own unique story to tell.Includes
Access to the Web Panel to customize your own route Access to the Web Panel as a repository of travel documents Unlimited access to the audio guide Detailed information on points of interest GPS map Pre-established route Route Santa Fe - Gallup: 24 points Route Gallup - Williams: 32 points Route Williams - Las Vegas: 24 pointsImportant Information
- 'In our effort to guarantee your experience at your destination, we promise to refund the full amount of your purchase if our audio guides do not meet your expectations. Your happiness, our guarantee.' 1. Download our “Tourist Route Guides” app, and now follow these steps: 2. Register with your email, assign a password. 3. It will arrive in your email, confirm your username in your email. 4. You return to the App, log in with your assigned email and password. 5. You will find a button that says REDEEM, there is a button that says redeem, you enter the Reference number code (example ZHMKTK43Q5Q) and that's it. Remember, we are here to help.
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