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.

Travel planning for a road trip in 2026 on Historic U.S. Route 66, photos, maps, travel information, hotels, and things to see

Route 66 has fueled the world's imagination and passion for "the open road" for nearly a century. The Centennial Commission seeks to support the recognition of this through a designation of …

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, …

Route 66 is about to turn 100, yet the road that once carried Dust Bowl refugees and postwar vacationers still shapes how the world imagines an American road trip. From neon-lit motels to …

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 …

Jan 8, 2026 · As Route 66 turns 100, visit the end of the road in sunny Santa Monica For many, getting to California is the whole point of traveling the Mother Road. As the iconic highway …

Jan 8, 2026 · 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 …

Jul 28, 2025 · Designated in 1926 by the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads as part of the first federal highway system, Route 66 established “the shortest, best, and most scenic route from …

The worldwide, non-profit organization dedicated to directing the public’s attention to the importance of U.S. Highway Route 66 in America’s cultural heritage and acquiring the federal, …