Driving Route 66 thru Downtown Barstow

As a person who is really interested in the history of Route 66, I really appreciate your taking the time to put this together. Thank you.

Stayed at the Route 66 Motel in October of 2018 -- our final night on the Mother Road before completing the trip. Thanks for the memories of Barstow.

Many years ago when my late father worked at JPL in Pasadena. He knew this guy who also worked at JPL who during the week lived in the Pasadena area and on the weekends would go to his family who lived in Barstow and on one weekend invited my whole family to his Barstow home. On Saturday the ladies went to the Calico Ghost Town and us guys went to the Calico Archeological dig and this was very interesting. We went in the fall so it wasn't the usual 100 degrees. It was quite pleasant. Days were windy but, cool. Nights were very cold. My father's friend drove us to and from L.A. I enjoyed the time I spent there. The drive especially in the fall is very pleasant. My recommendation is never go through the desert in the summer as the heat is brutal. If you have the time, go in the fall around November-December. You will enjoy yourself much more.

Thanks for you’re video. I really like the way it seems nostalgic like it was made in the 60’s

Grew up in Barstow. Moved to to Oregon three years ago. Watching this makes me miss that Old town. Wanting to go back!!

I just love the “Mother Road”. And love these trips too.

I drove thru there last January, it was cool little town.... I'm from Philly so it was great, 71 degree I January.... :)

Thanks, that was fun!

I had an Uncle and Aunt in Fullerton CA. We would drive down the Lincoln Highway from Rawlins down to Salt Lake City, down through Barstow. I was too young to remember driving 92, I to Barstow and then old route 66. Thank you.

I like how you create your videos to be a sort of "living Postcards" a video but with photos.

I remember the movie theater and video games downtown. I miss Straw Hat and how the old mall used to be. Some of the best chicken served was at Del Chicken next to Naugles. (I hope I got the spelling right on both restaurants.)

Thank you, happy memories of living here in the 70’s

Even though it's a bit off 66 on the 58 I was surprised that the Idle Spurs restaraunt wasn't mentioned. It was a big part of Barstow for many decades.

Best part about Barstow is that we're half way between LA and Vegas. It's quick to leave here... =P

stationed in Barstow at the Marine Base for 18 months 1965 to 1967, enjoyed the town , also was a member of the SBSD Desert rescue Squad and mine rescue team for 6 year.

I kind of miss living in Barstow.... Lived there from 14' to 18'.

Many thanks. New respect for Barstow.

Enjoyed your video very much. I used to dispatch the BNSF Railway line thru there between Needles and Barstow Ca. Made a road trip thru there with one of the train crews many years ago. And before all that worked at the Seligman Depot as a train order clerk. Sure enjoyed Angels shaves and haircuts at his barber shop.

I love your guys stuff. The narrations are always perfect. This one was particularly interesting, as there was allot to see. Gord

I really enjoyed hanging out in Barstow last July when it was 110 degrees