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ROUTE 66

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PLACES TO LOVE ALONG ROUTE 66

Samantha Brown has traveled the globe for over 25 years as a television host, platforming community members in must-see locations. With a friendly smile and her camera crew, she’s told countless stories about the world and the special people across it.

However, Samantha considers her journey along the entire length of America’s Route 66 to be one of her crowning achievements. To take a trip so unique is to feel the beating heart of the United States personally, and that leaves its mark on even the most seasoned of adventurers.

Here, you can watch all six episodes of “Places to Love” along the Mother Road, beginning just outside Chicago and traversing west through eight states and over 2,400 miles to the route’s conclusion at the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles. From roadside attractions you couldn’t dream up to delicious food of every flavor and origin, Samantha shows us why Route 66 is lined with Places to Love.

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Route 66 — California

Route 66 — Illinois

Samantha is joined by her longtime stylist and friend, Christina Burns, for the ultimate road trip along the Illinois stretch of historic Route 66. While on their trip, they’ll visit iconic landmarks and chat with locals revitalizing the small towns found along the way.

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Route 66 — California

Route 66 — Missouri to Oklahoma

Samantha continues her epic journey along historic Route 66, this time from St. Louis to Tulsa, savoring frozen custard and small-town murals while meeting the passionate characters keeping the Mother Road’s spirit alive. Along the way, she celebrates the nostalgic icons and modern creatives that make this legendary highway unforgettable.

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Route 66 — California

Route 66 — Oklahoma to Texas

Samantha cruises further along Route 66 through Oklahoma and Texas, discovering hidden histories, roadside gems, and local flavors. She connects with passionate preservers of the Mother Road’s legacy, from neon artisans to canyon riders, celebrating the highway’s enduring magic at its official midpoint.

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Route 66 — New Mexico

Route 66 — New Mexico

Samantha’s Route 66 journey takes her through mesmerizing New Mexico’s and its sun-drenched deserts, checking into enchanting retro motels and marveling at beautiful Indigenous architechture. She uncovers poignant Native tales, including Navajo Code Talkers’ heroic legacy, celebrating the Mother Road’s timeless allure.

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Route 66 — Arizona

Route 66 — Arizona

Samantha weaves through Arizona’s legendary continuous stretch of Route 66, immersed in the otherworldly beauty of Petrified Forest and the charm of roadside trading posts. Her adventure peaks with tales from an icon of Route 66 preservation, evoking the highway’s nostalgic heartbeat amid vast, starry landscapes.

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Route 66 — California

Route 66 — California

Get ready to ring the bell – Samantha has made it all the way to the end of Route 66! Come along and see all that the Mojave desert has to offer. With iconic landmarks and fantastic dining spots, the journey along Route 66 doesn’t end until she hits the coast.

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