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Get Your Knick-Knacks on Route 66

For people across the US and around the world, Historic Route 66 embodies the American spirit, conjuring thoughts of freedom, adventure, opportunity, and the open road. From Arizona to Illinois, travelers on the “Mother Road” are constantly rediscovering the subtle...
Rediscovering Route 66

In its glory days Historic Route 66 was a symbol of freedom and opportunity to travelers across the nation. From Illinois to Arizona, history lovers have preserved many of the attractions so unique to the "Mother Road." Experience them for yourself and relive the glory days of...
All American Birding Experiences on Historic Route 66

Historic Route 66 will afford you adventure and all-American freedom as you travel its historic asphalt. Although it is one of the best known cultural roads in American history, don't overlook its natural qualities when planning a trip along the byway. Whether you are an...
Historic Route 66 Overview

Route 66 means different things to different people, but freedom is always a common theme. For families like the Joads, it proved an avenue of escape from dust bowl stricken farms. For troops heading to the battlefronts of World War II, it provided a means to help combat...
Hot Dog! Signs Along Historic Illinois 66

American roadways have nearly always shared a special relationship with billboards. Signs along the roadway not only entice motorists, but also entertain them along their journey. Historic Route 66 in Illinois preserves the road signs of the mid-twentieth century, and with...
Petroglyph National Monument - A Link to the Past

Step back in time at Petroglyph National Monument along Albuquerque's West Mesa. The fascinating monument gives travelers the chance to see amazing images carved by native people and early Spanish settlers up to 12,000 years ago.

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2-Day Trip: Cruisin' Illinois 66
(Illinois)

Follow the historic Route 66 from one end of Illinois to the other. Each stop reflects the heritage of the famous Route 66.
2-Day Trip: Get Your Kicks on Arizona's Route 66
(Arizona)

Any time of year is a good time to relive the 50s/60s on Route 66. Spend as little as 3 days, but a week is ideal.
1-Day Trip: Culture on Historic Route 66 - New Mexico
(New Mexico)

Drive the New Mexico section of Historic Route 66 and explore the quirky, intriguing culture of a region impacted by one of the nation's most famous roads.
1-Day Trip: Oklahoma's Route 66: Plan to Motor West
(Oklahoma)

The Oklahoma Route 66 Byway is an internationally renowned destination that offers a diverse selection of quality accommodations and attractions for travelers of all ages and interests. All sections of the corridor are accessible and well marked making trip planning and...
6-Day Trip: "Motor West" and Get More than a Kick on Arizona's Route 66
(Arizona)

Start your 6-day adventure at the Welcome Center at the NM border, and experience native culture at the Ortega’s Trading Post in Lupton. Travel west to the Petrified Forest National Park and Painted Desert; spend the night in a tee pee in Holbrook; stand on the corner in...