US 66 was a primary route for those who migrated west, especially during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, and it supported the economies of the communities through which it passed.

Route 66 was one of the United State's first continuous stretches of paved highway, and served as a major path for those who migrated west. "The Mother Road" was commissioned on November 11, …

Route 66 was one of the first national highways for motor vehicles in the United States and one that became an icon in American popular culture. It ran from Chicago to Santa Monica, California, and …

3 days ago · With milestones, restorations, and renewed interest, 2026 is shaping up to be the perfect year to finally travel America’s most iconic highway.

Aug 7, 2025 · Established in the 1920s as part of the first federal highway system, Route 66 connected the plains of Chicago to the Pacific Ocean in California. In its early days, it attracted Dust Bowl …

Jun 27, 2022 · U.S. Highway 66 — popularly known as Route 66 — embodies a complex, rich history that goes well beyond any chronicle of the road itself. An artery of transportation, an agent of social …

Dec 16, 2025 · Route 66 opened November 11, 1926, and as it celebrates its centennial in 2026, we’re helping travelers prepare for the ultimate road trip—on the ultimate highway. Here are the can’t-miss …

Use the interactive map to chart your perfect road trip and relive the nostalgia of America’s most famous highway. This interactive map brings the historic Route 66 to life, offering a dynamic way to explore …

Feb 22, 2025 · Plan your trip from California to Illinois, a state-by-state guide on Route 66: its alignment, itinerary, towns, sights, maps, things to do, places to visit, and more!

(Kelly, coauthor with Quinta Scott of the excellent, Route 66: The Highway and Its People, tells the story of Oklahoma highway official Cyrus Avery, who literally helped put Route 66 on the map of U.S. …