What’s Your Favorite State on Historic US Route 6?
Today is Tuesday, December 16, 2025, and we want to hear from the people who know Historic US Route 6 best: the travelers, locals, history-lovers, photographers, diners-and-detour hunters, and everyone who believes America’s longest transcontinental highway is more than a line on a map.
Question of the week:
Which state along Historic US Route 6 is your favorite—and why?
Route 6 stretches across 14 states—each with its own character, landscapes, and stories:
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, California
Some states win hearts with seaside towns and historic villages. Others do it with farm-country horizons, classic main streets, mountain passes, or desert skies that feel endless. There is no wrong answer—only great stories.
Tell Us What Makes Your Favorite State Stand Out
When you share your pick, include one (or more) of these to help other Route 6 explorers discover something new:
- Your favorite town along Route 6 in that state
- A must-stop diner or local bite
- A museum, landmark, mural, or historic site worth the detour
- A scenic stretch you’ll never forget
- A roadside oddity that made you laugh or pull over
- A quick tip: best season, best time of day, best photo spot
If you can, add a line about why it matters to you—first road trip, family memory, a surprise stop, a hidden gem you stumbled upon. Those details are what keep Route 6 alive.
Why We’re Asking
Your answers help shape what we highlight next—future Locations of Interest, trip ideas, community spotlights, and ways to encourage travelers to shop local, eat local, and spend local all along the route.
In other words: your favorite state might become someone else’s next unforgettable stop.
How to Share Your Answer
- Leave a comment on this post with your favorite state and your “why.”
- Or share on social media and tag us with: #HistoricUSRoute6 and #Route6FavoriteState
- Bonus points if you include a photo and a short caption about where it was taken.
We’ll feature a selection of responses in an upcoming Happenings update so the whole Route 6 community can see what’s inspiring you.
One More Fun Twist
If you can’t pick just one state, tell us your:
- Favorite for scenery
- Favorite for small towns
- Favorite for food
- Favorite “surprise” state you didn’t expect to love
Your turn: What’s your favorite state on Historic US Route 6?
