Category: Bucket List Destinations
There are 14 states and 900 locations on US Route 6, this category contains additions to YOUR Bucket List Destinations
Museum Of Western Film History
One of Germany’s Largest Newspaper, FAZ
Features Lone Pine, Museum & John Wayne
in Flagship Magazine.
A top correspondent for one of Germany’s largest newspaper writes article featuring Lone Pine, the Museum of Western Film History and John Wayne’s “Lost 1936 film”- The Oregon Trail. https://www.route6tour.com/inthenews.htm
The Wall That Heals
The Wall That Heals
In Sandusky County, go north off of Route 6 on State Route 300 approximately 2.5 miles to Gibsonburg, Ohio. It is the home of “The Wall That Heals” in Williams Park- North Main and East Stone Street. You will see a Vietnam Veterans Memorial and this 9-11 Memorial. Worth the trip
Strawberry Festival in Kirtland, Lake County Ohio
The Strawberry Festival in Kirtland Lake County Ohio is certainly worth the stop if you are going by at the right time. It is on Father’s day weekend, so enjoy the day with dad and go for a ride. At Route6 and Route 306 go north 3 miles to Kirtland High School and enjoy the day Google Maps Map to Kirtland High School
Massachusetts Portion of US Route 6
The Massachusetts Portion of US Route 6 is an iconic roadway spanning a breathtaking 117.5 miles in Massachusetts, stretching from Providence to Wareham alongside I-195 before crossing the Sagamore Bridge and traversing Cape Cod freeway style from Bourne all the way up to Orleans. From there it reverts back to a more traditional surface road until its terminus of Provincetown which interestingly still reflects US 6’s original coast-to-coast goal – Long Beach California!
Established as a National 501(c)(3) charitable organization, as a Public Charity the U.S. Route 6 Tourist Association works to promote economic development and cultural preservation for communities located along “The Grand Army of The Republic Highway.” Spanning 3,652 miles in total, this grand old highway is an integral part of Americana with many sites rich in history waiting to be discovered! Online at https://www.route6tour.com