Miscellaneous | Random

I Traveled Route 66 From Chicago To Santa Monica, Here Are My 9 Favorite Experiences

From the Pontiac Murals to the Winslow, Arizona, corner made famous by the Eagles, these are the best Route 66 stops from Chicago to Cali.

Travel | Travel

New signs greet travelers on Route 66 as historic road’s centennial nears

Updated historical markers were placed along Route 66 in 2021 in preparation for the upcoming centennial celebration.

Books | Books

Route 66 - then and now: Fascinating photo book matches vintage pictures with modern snapshots

'While some businesses have survived and thrived on the Mother Road, others are rusting ghost-town relics,' reads Joe Sonderman's Route 66 Then and Now. Here's a glimpse inside the book...

Travel | Travel

How To Spend A Perfect Day In Historic Tucumcari, New Mexico

From the days of the dinosaurs to the dawn of the railroad, and from the glory days along the Mother Road to the nostalgic vibe it has today, quirky Tucumcari has seen a lot. Here's how to get your kicks on Route 66 by spending a perfect day in this New M

Travel | Travel

Route 66 – the US road trip favourite – is under threat

There are few journeys as quintessentially American as a road trip along Route 66, but the “main street of America” may be under threat.

Route 66 needs to be preserved. There are far things more American. I did the trip once (excluding Gallup), and it was one of the best experiences of my life. Congress needs to act while there is still something to preserve. We’re quickly losing our architectural heritage across the country. It would be a huge loss for what’s left of Route 66 disappear.

Travel | Travel

How Much It Costs to Take an Epic 2,400 Mile Road Trip on Route 66

"If you ever plan to motor West, take the highway that is best."

Travel | Travel

Route 66 Museum Opens in Abandoned Roadside Diner

The Mill served hungry travelers along the route in its heyday.

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Route 66's Best Kitschy Roadside Attractions

After it was replaced by the Interstate System during the 1950s and 60s, Route 66 has now become home to numerous kitschy monuments, hotels, and rest stops that give a glimpse into a bygone era of American history.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

Martin Milner Dead: ‘Adam-12,’ ‘Route 66’ Star Was 83 | Variety

Martin Milner, who starred on TV on "Adam-12" with Kent McCord and, earlier, on "Route 66" with George Maharis, died Sunday night. He was 83

I started watching "Route 66" on MeTv and always appreciated Martin Milner's ability to become his character. It was a nuanced, intelligent show, years ahead of its time, but still a total product of its time. I have also always enjoyed his film performances. He seemed like an understated an man who was very good at what he did. He will be missed.

Miscellaneous | Mid Century

History of Route 66 Revealed in The Autry Center's New Exhibit

Find out how the highway went from dirt road to On the Road