- U. S. Route 66 - Wikipedia
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 | History, Map, Popular Culture, Facts | Britannica
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 served numerous cities along the route
- Travel Guide to Route 66: The Mother Road
Route 66 was one of the United States' first continuous stretches of paved highway, and served as a major path for those who migrated to the West "The Mother Road" was established on November 11, 1926, and ultimately stretched 2,448 miles (3,940 kilometers) from Chicago to Los Angeles
- Route 66 Is Turning 100 (And Getting A Major Makeover) - Forbes
Route 66: A Road For Everyone These days, Route 66 is attracting and uniting multiple generations and cultures “We’re not just talking about baby boomers with nostalgia anymore,” says Pinnell
- Route 66: National - U. S. National Park Service
It spans the heart of America, symbolizing mobility, freedom, and pursuit of the American Dream Highly celebrated through literature, film, and song, Route 66 is of national significance as a symbol of our transportation history and the impact of the automobile
- Historic Route 66: The Story Of Americas Most Iconic Highway
Stretching 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, historic Route 66 hosted countless travelers from the 1920s until it was decommissioned in 1985
- Route 66 | Preservation Geospatial Resource Hub
Explore the evolution of Route 66 through maps place-based data Join us on a virtual postcard road trip across the 2,400+ miles of Route 66 to tell an evolving and nuanced story of this iconic roadway The cartography behind the nation's most iconic highway Legacy Businesses of the Mother Road
- Route 66 Travel Guide
Plan your Route 66 Road Trip with our online Travel Guide Learn all about its attractions, top sights, landmarks, what to see and do, and where to stay How to hire a car and book your hotel Use our planning tool to plan the Road Trip of your life!
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