Route 66 Roads and Highways

Route 66 Roads and Highways

U.S. Route 66 is a former US highway numbered route with much related folklore.

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Historic Route 66

- Detailed maps and directions for following the "mother road", plus news and information.

Route 66 spots - Photo weblog of Route 66 landmarks.
Illinois Route 66 Heritage Project, Inc. - Information on the Illinois Route 66 Heritage project, get your IL Route 66 license plate, maps and roadside places.
Roadside Icons of Route 66 - An overview of the Americana roadside attractions along Route 66.
Route 66 Photo Gallery by Gerald Eisen - Photos of route 66 roadside attractions for sale.
Route 66 Association of Illinois - A group devoted to the preservation and promotion of Historic Route 66 in Illinois. Includes photographs and other information about sights along the route.
Viva Cuba Mural Project - About the outdoor murals in Cuba, MO.
Springers Creek Winery - Find hours of operation, menu and how to get to the Springers Creek Winery on Historic Route 66 in Edwardsville, IL.
Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven - Motel on Route 66 in Springfield, MO.
Arizona Route 66 - Route 66 in Arizona, includes history and links.
Bring Back US Highway Route 66 - A recommissioning initiative seeking to put the old road back on America's maps and road atlases.
66 productions - About the film productions, tours and books by Scott Piotrowski.
Clinton Route 66 Museum - Located in Clinton, Oklahoma Exhibit and contact information.
Route 66 Honeymoon - Route 66 pictures from the honeymoon trip of Jerry and 'BJ' Holk. Photographical coverage of all 8 states.
Meteor Crater - Home - Visitor information for Meteor Crater in Arizona.
Route 66 News - Weblog dedicated to Route 66 news.
Goatfolks Route 66 Pages - Photos from a trip on Route 66, including sign photos.
Mojave Road - Photos of the corridor in California.
Old Route 66 Association of Texas - Listing of towns along the historic road in Texas.
Route 66 - Mojave Desert - Photos from California.
Old Log Cabin - History, pictures and menus from the landmark in Pontiac, IL.
Coral Court Motel - History, architecture and highlights about a lost icon just west of Saint Louis.
Route 66 in Southern California and the San Gabriel Valley - Also covers the rest of the United States. Includes photos and a midi file library.
Oklahoma Route 66 Association, Inc. - Dedicated to preserving the memory of US 66, a highway that looms large in Oklahoma's cultural history.
Playing Hooky On Route 66 - Travelogue with pictures.
Route 66, Arizona - Topock to Williams - Description and photographs of remaining parts.
Blue Swallow Motel - About the vintage renovated motel in Tucumcari, NM.
Zeno's Motel and Steakhouse - Information about the steakhouse and Motel on Route 66 in Rolla, MO.
Save 66 - Site with pictures along Route 66.
The John's Modern Cabins News - Route 66 Historic Preservation efforts, news, projects, and actions.
Get Your Kicks On Route 66 - Highlighted attractions in the different states.
Route 66 : Area 51 U.S.A. Tours 1997-2002 - Photo log with commentary.
Untraveled Road: Historic Route 66 - Travel virtually on a desert stretch of the old road, by surfing through the many pictures.
The Ground Cafe - About the cafe on Route 66 in downtown Amarillo, TX. Includes a menu.
Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association - Details on preservation along the corridor in California. Group is the expansion of the group Friends of the Mojave Road.
The grand motel - Willimas, AZ - Historic motel in Williams, Arizona on Route 66.
Afton Station Route 66 Auto Museum & Welcome Center - About the auto museum and welcome center located in a 1930s gas station in Afton, OK. Contains postcards, information on the Pacards, history and general Route 66 information.
Doc's Route 66 Page - Information on traveling Route 66, especially by motorcycle. Also connections with Corvettes.
Wilmington IL - Route 66 - Site about Wilmington, IL and Route 66. It includes history and sights.
Drive-in theaters along Route 66 - Database of drive-in theaters along the old road. Both closed and theaters in operation are listed.
Route 66 - Nob Hill-Highland District - Portion of Albuquerque which includes a section of historic route. History and business information.
arizonaroads: US 66 - Pictures from Route 66 in Arizona.
The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge - Essay about the Chain of Rocks Bridge and its history.
US 66 Roadtrip - Book and road guide to sights and history of towns along highway route.
Pow Wow Inn - Old motel on Route 66 in Tucumcari, NM.
Texas Old Route 66 Association - Dedicated to preserving and promoting Route 66 in Texas.
California Route 66 Museum Victorville - Contains descriptions of the exhibits, events and opening hours of the museum.
Route 66 Atlas - On scale maps of Route 66 showing the different alignments. Includes predecessors such as the National Old Trails.
New Mexico Route 66 Association - Aims to interpret highway's history and promote tourism along former 66 route.
Route 66 Memories - Jeff and Judy Lee's Journal of their experiences driving Route 66 in the fall of 2002.
Route 66 to Flagstaff - Travelogue of a trip on part on Route 66.
Tucumcari Historic Route 66 Motel - About the remodeled Palacio motel in Tucumcari, features pictures, brief history and more information of the motel.
Route 66 TV online - Two 25 minutes long video program about Route 66 centering around Joplin, Missouri.
Historic Auto Tours in Missouri's Pulaski County: Route 66 - Description of an auto tour and history of Route 66 in Pulaski County, MO. [PDF]
Route 66 Postcards - Collection of postcards from the Mother Road.
The Museum Club - About the Museum Club, a historic music and dance club on Route 66 in Flagstaff, Arizona
Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona - Aims to preserve and protect US 66 and its cultural legacy in Arizona.
La Posada Hotel - Information, history, rates of the restored Harvey House in Winslow, AZ.
Route 66 - Vintage postcards, screensavers and history.
Missouri Route 66 Association - Official site of the organization dedicated to promote and preserve the Mother Road in Missouri.
Postcards From The Road... - About the Afton station in Afton, OK. The station will welcome travelers.
Standin' on the Corner Park, Winslow, Arizona - Information about the corner made famous by the Eagles. Contains history, news and events.
Wigwam Motel (Holbrook, AZ) - About the Wigwam Motel in Arizona with a unique 'americana' architecture in the form of concrete teepees. Includes pictures, reservations, rates and curios.
Polk-a-Dot Drive In - Menu, location, events, pictures and history of this roady classic in Braidwood, IL.
E-Journal - Route 66 - Pictures of Route 66.
Route 66 People - Social network for sharing photos, videos and stories of the Mother Road for people with common cause: Route 66.
Digital Route 66 - Pictures from Illinois and eastern Missouri.
Baby Austins on the Mother Road - Story of 5 Austin Seven "baby cars" on Route 66.
Michaelwallis.com: "Virtual Campfire" - Author of books about the American West, including "Route 66: The Mother Road".
Meramec Caverns - Large commercial cave in Stanton, Missouri.
American road trip - Article about how America's historic Route 66 fascinates visitors from other countries.
Road Trip America: links - Route 66 websites reviewed by Road Trip America.
Parsa's Virtual Route 66 Roadtrip - Links, pictures and information on Route 66.
Route 66 the Great American Highway - Contains history, pictures and vintage postcards.
Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor - About the annual event along Route 66 in Illinois. Contains pictures of past editions, maps, links to other events and more.
Route 66 Guidebooks and Maps - An overview and classification of the available guidebooks and maps.
Henry's Rabbit Ranch - Henry's Rabbit Ranch in Staunton, IL. It features information, memorabilia and collector items.
Kingman Historic Route 66 Museum - Read about the museum's exhibits and theatre.
Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum - Museum detailing the history of Baxter Springs, KS. Find a gallery, short history of the town and a walking tour of Baxter Springs.
Welcome to the Ariston Cafe - About the Ariston Cafe in Litchfield, Illinois.
Guided Route 66 Tour - Promoting guided motorcycle tours by a Hungarian company.
Devil's Rope Barbed Wire Museum - Includes location, information about and history of barbed wire. Located on Route 66 in McLean, Texas.
Old Route 66 Artworks - Models of buildings inspired by Route 66.
About.com Route 66 - Includes a brief history and travel tips.
66 Diner - About the landmark 1950s themed restaurant in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Route 66 Maps - Additional files for the Route 66 Guidebook and Atlas and a downloadable index to Route 66 Magazine articles.
Route 66 road trip - Pictures and slide show of road trips and CD promotion.
The El Rancho Hotel - History, pictures, area information of the historic hotel in Gallup, NM where the stars did sleep.
Windy City Road Warrior - Photographs, stories focused on Chicago, IL.
Route 66: It's a French Word - 2000 miles in 2000. A motorcycle trip from Chicago to Los Angeles. Information and advise from a traveler.
Red Cedar Inn - Restaurant in Pacific, Missouri, along the old route. Contains history, full eatery menu, news, online tour, online gift shop and games.
Smalltown America Inns - Provides information on the Safari Motel in Tucumcari, NM including amenities, news, and contact form.
Illinois Route 66 preservation projects - Preservation projects by the Illinois Preservation Committee.
Munger Moss Motel - Historic motel in Lebanon on 2 lane highway.
California Route 66 Preservation Foundation - Lists projects and events.
Route 66 Photographs - Route 66 stock photos by Jim Ross and Shellee Graham available for purchase. Available as licensed work or as prints.
Oklahoma Route 66 Management Plan - Archeological view and management plan of Route 66 in Oklahoma.
National Historic Route 66 Federation - Advocacy group dedicated to preservation of remaining route of US 66.
Alan Copson's Route 66 - Pictures from a stock photographer.
World Monuments Fund: Route 66 - About the interest in Route 66 and the pilot project of the World Monuments Fund.
Route 66 U.S.A. - General page which includes information on the Route 66 International Association.
Route 66 Lost and Found - Covers the book by the author, sells copies of pictures.
The Mother Road - Supporting website for a TV travelogue about a mother-daughter pair traveling on Route 66.
Route 66 Sodas LLC - About Route 66 Sodas, makers of the Route 66 root beer.
Route 66 Place - Gifts and souvenirs.
Road Trip Memories - Personal site by a Route 66 fan. Time frames and regular travel pictures along route 66 and other 2 lane highways.
Route 66 Photo Lounge - A photographic drive down Route 66.
Chambless 66 - About the Chambless, CA. Includes history and pictures of the ton in the Mohave desert.
Route 66 Magazine - About Route 66 magazine, also features a book and video store and an index of all magazines.
Route 66 : America's Most Famous Highway - Describes history and culture associated with US 66, includes information about the annual Mother Road Rally for motorcyclists.
J. M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum - About the Museum in Claremore, Oklahoma.
Straight Dope Staff Report: Where is Route 66? - Article answering the question "Where is Route 66?".
Barstow Route 66 Mother Road Museum - Location, displays, events at the museum located in Barstow, California.
Mark Potter's kick on Route 66 - Historic pictures and description.
Fanning Route 66 Outpost General Store - Information and pictures of the Fanning, MO general store, includes information of the business' archery and taxidermy parts as well as the world's largest rocking chair, which is right next to the store.
California Historic Route 66 Association - California Historic Route 66 Association's contact details.
Route 66 Days Festival - Information about annual festival in Strafford, MO.
Route 66 State Park - About the Route 66 State Park in Eureka, Missouri.
Wigwam Motel (Rialto, CA) - Boasts unique 'americana' architecture in the form of concrete teepees. Includes pictures, history, and typical motel information. Rialto, California.
Katie & Dad's Route 66 Adventure - Pictures and travel planning.
Cruise 66 - About a cruise in June 2006 by a collection of classic American cars owned by Norwegians. Contains information on the planning and pictures of the cars.
National Park Service Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program: Program Description - Preservation program information including a high level map, historical significance documentation, information on the cost-sharing grants program.
Canadian Route 66 Home Page - Links, membership, merchandise and photographs.
Route 66: The Main Stream of America - Essay about the history of the old road.
Pacoma Films - Route 66 Video Collection - Various items for sale.
Hampton Landmarks - Find a collection of recognized landmarks along the old road, find pictures and short descriptions of the landmarks.
Joliet Kicks On Route 66 - Information on the Route 66 program in Joliet, IL and the Route 66 attraction of the same.
Route 66 PostmarkArt - Art that traveled the length of Route 66.
Cool Springs on Route 66 - About Cool Springs, AZ, contains history of the site and the restoration of the vintage gas station and gift shop.
Legendary Route 66 - Features history, legends, and photographs.
Route 66 Photo Album - Photographs of a trip down the old road by a Japanese couple.
Cermak Plaza Sculptures - About a controversial roadside art collection in the parking lot of a Berwyn, IL Shopping Plaza.
The Mother Road 100 - Information about a 100 mile foot race that was held on the 80th anniversary of Route 66.
Main St. U.S.A. - 2002 article about Route 66, its history and some pictures.
Route 66 for Kids - A kid-friendly guide to traveling the mother road with Scout the road warrior dog.
Route 66 Roy's - Former eatery/fuel station/motel located in Amboy, California. Includes history.
Spring Break 66 - Promoting having spring break on Route 66.
Cozy Dog Drive-in - Historical eatery on Route 66 featuring the original Cozy Dog hotdog on a stick.
Route 66 Today - High bandwidth video clips of artists, authors, roadside owners.
Pops - About the new business in Arcadia, OK. Pictures and details about events.
Route 66 Motels - Guide to great mom-and-pop lodgings on Historic Route 66.
The Route 66 Pulse - Online Newspaper - Online version of a free newspaper distributed along the mother road.
Angel Delgadillo's route 66 gift shop - About Angel Delgadillo's Route 66 gift shop in Seligman, Arizona. Contains history, pictures and a shop.
US66: In the beginning - Early maps of US highway 66.
Route 66 RV Park Sapulpa Oklahoma - Route 66 RV Park is a RV Park located on historic ROute 66 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma.
Martin's Route 66 Gallery and Essay - Private page illustrating roadside features.
Flagstaff Route 66 Days - Information about the annual event in Flagstaff, AZ.
McJerry66 - About the author Jerry McClanahan, his artwork, books, news and free updates to the EZ66 guide he wrote.
Route 66 Research Page - Links and maps for further research. Also includes a link to a bibliography by the author.

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