As much as we love to write about Route 66 on this website, there’s no denying that the road has long past its heyday. Just a few decades ago, Route 66 was a bustling hotbed of activity. Entire towns were built up to cater to the legions of travelers making the epic journey. Nowadays? Well, …
Route 66 in California was founded on November 11th, 1926, and continued until June 25th, 1979. Covering 316 miles in the state, it traveled through major destinations like Los Angeles, San Bernadino, and more. Unfortunately, the Route 66 signage has been removed, and many sections of the old Route 66 have now been bypassed. However, …
As we all know, Route 66 has long had its heyday. While it is still attracting a good number of people along the route, it is nowhere near as many as would have traveled in the past. Many small communities along Route 66 have tried to draw people back to their small communities by offering …
Route 66 in Kansas is just 13 miles in length, which means it is the shortest part of the classic route. Despite this, there are a wealth of Route 66 attractions in Kansas. In fact, the route passes through three different towns, each offering a slightly different experience. If you’re looking for what Mother Road …
If you can only travel one section of Route 66, it must be Route 66 in Arizona. While much of the original Route 66 in the US has been replaced, Arizona is home to the longest stretch of classic Route 66 driving in the country. This means that a fair chunk of Route 66 in …
Sure, Route 66 in Illinois doesn’t technically exist now. The road that runs the stretch between St Louis, Missouri, and Chicago, Illinois, has long since been replaced with Interstate 55. However, many parts of the Historic Route 66 have been preserved, including some of the Route 66 attractions in Illinois. So, if you’re planning to …
Route 66, or ‘The Mother Road’ as you may see it called, is an incredibly long road. You knew that, though. Or at least we hope you did. You don’t want to tackle Route 66 without having some idea about the scale of things. Route 66 was one of the best driving routes for crossing …
Route 66 in Missouri covers a little over 300 miles. Along the route, you’ll traverse through stunning hill-laden landscapes, explore small-town America, and spend some time in major cities, including Springfield and St. Louis. One of our favorite things about Route 66 in Missouri is the notable Missouri Route 66 towns. Sure, Route 66 has …
A trip along Route 66 in Texas isn’t going to take you close to major cities like Dallas and Houston; it doesn’t mean that there isn’t plenty to see along the 150-mile route. In fact, there are quite a few Texas Route 66 towns that boast some awesome (and incredibly unique) sights. On this page, …
At over 2,000 miles long and stretching across eight states, Route 66 has become synonymous with adventure and exploration. Each section of Route 66 is packed to the brim with excitement, and Route 66 in Oklahoma is no exception to that rule. Our goal on this page is to take you through the historic Oklahoma …