There’s a reason it’s nicknamed “The Mother Road.” Spanning nearly 2,500 miles, eight states, and more towns than we can count, Route 66 has earned its place as an icon in American culture and history. This year is the legendary route’s centennial anniversary, so Tripadvisor is teaming up with Choice Hotels to celebrate the journey with an ode to the places and pitstops that make a Route 66 road trip.