U.S. Route 66, (also known as Route 66 or The Will Rogers Highway) was a highway in the U.S. Highway system. One of the original federal routes, US 66 was established on November 11, 1926, though signs did not go up until the following year.http://www.legendsofamerica.com/66-Timeline.html It originally ran from Chicago, Illinois through St. Louis, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California before ending at Los Angeles for a total of 2,448 miles (3,939 km).
Route 66 underwent many improvements and realignments. Most of those affected the total mileage somewhat. One of those resulted in the movement of the endpoint from Los Angeles to Santa Monica. Contrary to common belief Route 66 never ran to the ocean but it terminated onto what was US-101 then at the intersection of what is today Lincoln Boulevard and Olympic Boulevard.
Route 66 was a major migratory path west, especially during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, and supported the economies of the communities through which the road passed. People became prosperous due to the growing popularity of the highway, and those same people later fought to keep the highway alive even with the growing threat of the new Interstate Highway System.
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Historic Route 66 - Detailed maps and directions for following the mother road, plus news and information.
Meta Description: [ The oldest website on Route 66 contains all a traveller needs for his trip down old Route 66, including full turn-by-turn driving instructions down the Mother Road. All fans of Route 66 will be able to enjoy the image gallery and the forum. ]
2006 Route 66 Festival - About the 2006 Route 66 Festival in Albuquerque, NM.
Meta Description: [ Official Website for the 2006 Annual Route 66 Festival ]
66 productions - About the film productions, tours and books by Scott Piotrowski.
Meta Description: [ Route 66 Productions ]
About.com Route 66 - Includes a brief history and travel tips.
Meta Description: [ Route 66 in the Southwest - A brief history of Route 66 and some Route 66 sights in California, New Mexico and Arizona ]
Across The Tracks: A Route 66 Story - Book and compact disc covering a documentary for sale. Affiliated with Public Radio International.
All Roads Lead To Route 66 - Features a pictorial journey along the Mother Road. Includes news articles and personal accounts.
Meta Description: [ Route 66 was more than just a road that ran from Illinois to California. It was the Main Street of America.;
Here there were people who saw an opportunity in what was happening. Route 66 was soon lined with motor courts, Burma-Shave signs,;
two-pump service stations, and curio shops. Those wer... ]
Angel Delgadillo's route 66 gift shop - About Angel Delgadillo's route 66 gift shop in Seligman, Arizona. Contains history, pictures and a shop.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to historic route 66 gift shop, mainstreet of America, home of Angel's Barbershop in Seligman, Arizona. ]
Barstow Route 66 Mother Road Museum - Location, displays, events at the museum located in Barstow, California.
Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven - Motel on Route 66 in Springfield, MO.
Meta Description: [ Best Western Rustic Oak, Branson Missouri hotels, Shows, Theater theatre Silver Dollar City hotels in Branson family rooms pet friendly Kanakuk parents Jacuzzi route 76 highway Andy Williams lakes watersport pool free breakfast factory outlet shopping motel train veteran's memorial museum College... ]
Blue Swallow Motel - About the vintage renovated motel in Tucumcari, NM.
Meta Description: [ Blue Swallow Motel, a historic Route 66 motel. ]
Bring Back US Highway Route 66 - A recommissioning initiative seeking to put the old road back on America's maps and road atlases.
Meta Description: [ Bring Back US Highway Route 66 - The Route 66 Recommissioning Initiative seeks to put US Highway 66 back on America's maps and road atlases. Includes a detailed plan and contact information for interested parties. ]
California Route 66 Museum Victorville - Contains descriptions of the exhibits, events and opening hours of the museum.
California Route 66 Preservation Foundation - Lists projects and events.
Meta Description: [ Help Preserve America's Mother Road with the California Route 66 Preservation Foundation ]
Canadian Route 66 Home Page - Links, membership, merchandize and photographs.
Cermak Plaza Sculptures - About a controversial roadside art collection in the parking lot of a Berwyn, IL Shopping Plaza.
Clinton Route 66 Museum - Located in Clinton, Oklahoma Site includes exhibit and contact information.
Meta Description: [ index ]
Cool Springs on Route 66 - About Cool Springs, AZ, contains history of the site and the restoration of the vintage gas station and gift shop.
Coral Court Motel - History, architecture and highlights about a lost icon just west of Saint Louis.
Cozy Dog Drive-in - Historical eatery on Route 66 featuring the original Cozy Dog hotdog on a stick.
Meta Description: [ Cozy Dog Drive In is the home of the
original hot dog on a stick. ]
Cruise 66 - About a cruise in June 2006 by a collection of classic American cars owned by Norwegians. Contains information on the planning and pictures of the cars.
Meta Description: [ Info on the Cruise66, route66 cruising event ]
Doc's Route 66 Page - Information on traveling Route 66, especially by motorcycle. Also connections with Corvettes.
Dominique's Hallmark and Florist - Located on the old route in Winslow, Arizona. Specializes in Route 66 and local souvenirs.
Drive-in theaters along Route 66 - Database of drive-in theaters along the old road. Both closed and theaters in operation are listed.
E-Journal - Route 66 - Pictures of Route 66.
Fair Oaks Pharmacy - Old soda fountain and actual pharmacy in South Pasadena, CA.
Flagstaff Route 66 Days - Information about the annual event in Flagstaff, AZ.
Meta Description: [ Flagstaff Route 66 Days on Arizona Route 66. ]
Friends of the Mother Road - Advocacy group dedicated to preserving Route 66.
Get Your Kicks On Route 66 - Highlighted attractions in the different states.
Hampton Landmarks - Find a collection of recognized landmarks along the old road, find pictures and short descriptions of the landmarks.
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Henry's Rabbit Ranch - Henry's Rabbit Ranch in Staunton IL features information, memorabilia and collector items.
Meta Description: [ Henry's Rabbit Ranch on Illinois Route 66 ]
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Historic Auto Tours in Missouri's Pulaski County: Route 66 - Description of an auto tour and history of Route 66 in Pulaski County, MO.
Meta Description: [ Historic Auto Tours in Missouri's Pulaski County: Route 66 - Frisco Railroad - Trail of Tears - Civil War Sites - Caves & Springs. ]
Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona - Aims to preserve and protect US 66 and its cultural legacy in Arizona.
Historic Route 66 Facts and Photos - Webring for resources with information or images about this historic U.S. highway.
Meta Description: [ This ring is for any websites with information or images about historic U. S. Highway 66, including books, maps, postcards and other references. Take a trip down the Mother Road. If you have a webpa ]
Historic Route 66 News - Learn what's happening in relation to Route 66.
Illinois Route 66 Heritage Project, Inc. - Information on the Illinois Route 66 Heritage project, get your IL Route 66 license plate, maps and roadside places.
Illinois Route 66 preservation projects - Preservation projects by the Illinois Preservation Committee.
Kansas Historic Route 66 Association - Dedicated to promote and conserve the 13 miles of Historic Route 66 in Kansas.
Kansas Route 66 Association - Information of 13 miles in Kansas and the association promoting it. Pictures, roadside attractions, history.
Meta Description: [ Official Website for the Kansas Historical Route 66 Association. ]
Kingman Historic Route 66 Museum - Read about the museum's exhibits and theatre.
Meta Description: [ Kingman Arizona Visitors and Convention Burea - Kingman, AZ is the heart of historic Route 66 where the longest remaining unbroken stretch of The Mother Road slices through its historic downtown. ]
La Posada Hotel - Information, history, rates of the restored Harvey House in Winslow, AZ.
Legendary Route 66 - Features history, legends, photographs and more.
Meta Description: [ Route 66 - Travel Route 66 through all eight states and learn its history, see its pictures, and hear about the legends ]
Lucille's Route 66 in Oklahoma - Historic gas station and general store in Hydro. A well-known landmark along the route.
Meta Description: [ Provine and Lucille's on Route 66 named to National Historic Site Registry. See old photos of people, places, events, and cars on the Mother road., A National Historic Site on Route 66 ]
Main St. U.S.A. - Article about Route 66, its history and some pictures.
Mark Potter's kick on Route 66 - Historic pictures and description.
Martin's Route 66 Gallery and Essay - Private page illustrating roadside features.
Meta Description: [ Tribute to Route 66 featuring an acclaimed photo gallery, an essay, many links and assorted information. ]
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Memories of Route 66 - Compilation of articles by the Daily Record of Lebanon, MO.
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Metropark of Route 66 - Free search engine for web sites and businesses and organizations located along the route.
Missouri Route 66 Association - Official site of the organization dedicated to promote and preserve the Mother Road in Missouri.
Meta Description: [ Join the Route 66 Association of Missouri, a non-profit corporation established to preserve, promote, and develop Historic Route 66 in the Show-Me State. ]
Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association - Details on preservation along the corridor in California. Group is the expansion of the group Friends of the Mojave Road.
Mojave Road - Photos of the corridor in California.
Munger Moss Motel - Historic motel in Lebanon on 2 lane highway.
Meta Description: [ Lebanon's historic Munger Moss Motel on Route 66 offers a nostalgic
trip back in time to the hey-day of Route 66. With clean rooms, reasonable rates and friendly service the
Munger Moss Motel offers every amenity that the modern traveler on today's Route 66 might need. ]
National Historic Route 66 Federation - Advocacy group dedicated to preservation of remaining route of US 66.
Meta Description: [ National Historic Route 66 Federation a non-profit organization working to save all of the Mother Road. ]
National Park Service Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program: Program Description - Preservation program information including a high level map, historical significance documentation.
New Mexico Route 66 Association - Aims to interpret highway's history and promote tourism along former 66 route.
Norwegian Route 66 Association - Organization arranges motorcycle adventure tours on Route 66.
Oklahoma Route 66 Association, Inc. - Dedicated to preserving the memory of US 66, a highway that looms large in Oklahoma's cultural history.
Meta Description: [ Online home of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association ]
Oklahoma Route 66 Management Plan - Archeological view and management plan of Route 66 in Oklahoma.
Old Route 66 Association of Texas - Listing of towns along the historic road in Texas.
Meta Description: [ A non-profit organization established in 1991 to promote and develop tourism and use of Old Route 66 across Texas. ]
Pacoma Films - Route 66 Video Collection - Various items for sale.
Meta Description: [ Route 66 Video Collection. Route66, Return to the Road with Martin Milner, RT66, An American Odyssey, Drive 66, Greetings from Rt 66 ]
Parsa's Virtual Route 66 Roadtrip - Links, pictures and information on Route 66.
Polk-a-Dot Drive In - Menu, location, events, pictures and history of this roady classic in Braidwood, IL.
Meta Description: [ Hiway 66, your resource for Route 66 information, message board, calendar, stories and the largest gift shop on the net. Business listings for Motels, Restaurants and businesses along Route 66. ]
Postcards From The Road... - About the Afton station in Afton, OK. The station will welcome travelers.
Meta Description: [ I created the PostCardsFromTheRoad website as a way to share my passions for Route 66, old motels, and vintage postcards. ]
Pow Wow Inn - Old motel on Route 66 in Tucumcari, NM.
Red Cedar Inn - Restaurant in Pacific, Missouri, along the old route. Contains history, full eatery menu, news, online tour, online gift shop and games.
Meta Description: [ Homepage for the Red Cedar Inn. A Great Place to eat ]
Road Trip America: links - Route 66 websites reviewed by Road Trip America.
Road Trip Memories - Personal site by a Route 66 fan. Time frames and regular travel pictures along route 66 and other 2 lane highways.
Roadside Icons of Route 66 - An overview of the americana roadside attractions along Route 66.
Rock Cafe - History, pictures and events related to this historic landmark Stroud, Oklahoma.
Route 66 - Travelogue from a 2002 trip along the corridor by visitors from Great Britain.
Meta Description: [ fatlamp communications - the road trip 2002 ]
Route 66 - Vintage postcards, screensavers and history.
Meta Description: [ Route 66, an American cultural icon. Since 1926, route 66 has helped define America's unique roadside culture. Enjoy photographs, history, screensavers and postcards of America's most beloved roadway. Reader input welcomed! ]
Route 66 - Mojave Desert - Photos from California.
Meta Description: [ Photos of Route 66 in the Mojave Desert ]
Route 66 - Nob Hill-Highland District - Portion of Albuquerque which contains a section of historic route. Site contains history and business information.
Meta Description: [ Route 66 - Albuquerque, New Mexico Historic Route 66 75th Anniversary of Nob Hill - Highland. Celebrating Heritage Tourism. ]
Route 66 : America's Most Famous Highway - Describes history and culture associated with US 66, includes information about the annual Mother Road Rally for motorcyclists.
Meta Description: [ Route 66's richest Internet site. Includes diaries, stories, history and an interactive forum. See pictures from the new and old on the Route. ]
Route 66 : Area 51 U.S.A. Tours 1997-2002 - Photo log with commentary.
Meta Description: [ Where ET meets the Mother Road: father & son voyages of discovery. ]
Route 66 Association of Illinois - A group devoted to the preservation and promotion of Historic Route 66 in Illinois. Includes photographs and other information about sights along the route.
Route 66 Atlas - On scale maps of Route 66 showing the different alignments. Includes predecessors such as the National Old Trails.
Route 66 for Kids - A kid-friendly guide to traveling the mother road with Scout the road warrior dog.
Meta Description: [ A guide to kid-friendly museums, amusement parks, aquariums, restaurants, motels, ice-cream stands, petting zoos, picinic areas, photo ops and roadside oddities on or near Historic Route 66. ]
Route 66 Guidebooks and Maps - An overview and classification of the available guidebooks and maps.
Meta Description: [ Route 66 Guidebooks and Maps ]
Route 66 in Southern California and the San Gabriel Valley - Also covers the rest of the United States. Includes photos and a midi file library.
Meta Description: [ route 66 or rt 66 in southern california and the san gabriel valley ]
Route 66 in the Mojave desert - Details of the mother road in the Mojave desert, pictures.
Route 66 Inn - Motel in Williams, Arizona, along the old route.
Meta Description: [ Route 66 Inn - Located in downtown Williams, the Gateway To the Grand Canyon, just steps from restaurants, shops, galleries, and the Grand Canyon Railway. ]
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Route 66 Lost and Found - Covers the book by the author, sells copies of pictures.
Meta Description: [ Photographer Russell A. Olsen and Route 66 Lost and Found,
a photo gallery of Ruins and Relics Revisited ]
Route 66 Magazine - About Route 66 magazine, also features a book and video store.
Route 66 Memories - Jeff and Judy Lee's Journal of their experiences driving Route 66 in the fall of 2002.
Meta Description: [ Jeff and Judy Lee's Journal of their experiences driving Route 66 in the fall of 2002. ]
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Route 66 Motels - Guide to great mom-and-pop lodgings on Historic Route 66.
Meta Description: [ The ultimate guide to great mom-and-pop lodgings on Historic Route 66. ]
Route 66 Mother Road Museum - About the museum in the Historic Casa Del Desierto in Barstow, CA. Contains information about events, exhibits and more.
Meta Description: [ The Route 66 Mother Road Museum ]
Route 66 News - Blog dedicated to Route 66 news.
Route 66 news - Blog focusing on Route 66 news.
Route 66 Photo Album - Photographs of a trip down the old road by a Japanese couple.
Route 66 Photo Gallery by Gerald Eisen - Photos of route 66 roadside attractions for sale.
Route 66 Photo Lounge - A photographic drive down Route 66.
Route 66 Place - Gifts and souvenirs.
Meta Description: [ Route 66 Place: For all your Route 66 Gifts and Souvenirs ]
Route 66 Postcards - Collection of postcards from the Mother Road.
Meta Description: [ Postcards from the Mother Road from the private collection of Joe Sonderman. ]
Route 66 PostmarkArt - Art that traveled the length of Route 66.
Meta Description: [ Ken Turmel one of Oklahoma's talented artist adds a different and more efficient style to postmark collecting. ]
Route 66 Research Page - Links and maps for further research. Also includes a link to a bibliography by the author.
Meta Description: [ Links for further research on fabled U.S. Route 66, called the 'Mother Road' and 'Main Street of America'. ]
Route 66 Road Trip Family Fun Book - About a book covering fun places for kids along route 66.
Meta Description: [ Route 66,RT66,BOOK,road trip,family fun,the blue whale,big texan,chicago,illinois,travel,guidebook,the mother road,attractions,rock cafe,rt66 museum,rt66 fun facts,meramec caverns,old rt 66 ]
Route 66 Road Trip through America - Offers a documentary about the Mother Road. Includes photo reports and links to area attractions.
Route 66 Roy's - Former eatery/fuel station/motel located in Amboy, California. Includes history.
Meta Description: [ About The Route 66 icon at Amboy: Roy's. It was a cafe, retaurant, gas station, motel. It also featured an airport, school, church, post office. In the distance is the amboy crater. Rediscover the history, the recipes and pictures. ]
Route 66 Today - High bandwidth video clips of artists, authors, roadside owners.
Route 66 U.S.A. - General page which includes information on the Route 66 International Association.
Meta Description: [ Route 66 usa Home page. Your Route 66 infomation Highway ]
Route 66 unraveled - Description of the old road and roadside attractions.
Route 66: It's a French Word - 2000 miles in 2000. A motorcycle trip from Chicago to Los Angeles. Information and advise from a traveler.
Route 66: The Main Stream of America - Essay about the history of the old road.
Route66-musical - Information on the 1998 theater production.
Route66Search - Directory of roadside businesses on Route 66, photo and video albums.
Meta Description: [ Route 66 Search - a searchable database for all Route 66 related items ]
Sandhills Curiosity Shop - Harley and Annabelle Russell's Sandhills Curio Shop in Erick, OK.
Save 66 - Site with pictures along Route 66.
Meta Description: [ Information and links to projects designed to preserve and promote Historic Route 66. ]
Seaba Station - Home page of Chandler OK roadside attraction.
Spring Break 66 - Promoting having spring break on Route 66.
Texas Old Route 66 Association - Dedicated to preserving and promoting Route 66 in Texas.
Meta Description: [ Texas Old Route 66 Association is a 501-c, tax exempt, non-profit organization chartered in the State of Texas since 1991. ]
The El Rancho Hotel - History, pictures, area information of the historic hotel in Gallup, NM where the stars did sleep.
Meta Description: [ The El Rancho Home Of The Movie Stars Is A Historical Hotel Where Many Of The Old West Movies Were Filmed ]
The John's Modern Cabins News - Route 66 Historic Preservation efforts, news, projects, actions and more.
Meta Description: [ The John's Modern Cabins News chronicles historic preservation efforts on Route 66, the Main Street of America ]
The Mother Road 100 - Information about a 100 mile foot race to be held on the 80th anniversary of Route 66.
The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge - Essay about the Chain of Rocks Bridge and its history.
The Route 66 Collection - Organized by the California Historic Route 66 Association. Information on that group is also available.
Meta Description: [ Route 66 in California ]
The Route 66 egroup - Website promoting the route 66 yahoo e-group.
The Route 66 Radio Show - About the radio show hosted by Bob Moore on KTOX. Contains samples and a description.
Tijeras Canyon thru the years - A look at the Tijeras Canyon in New Mexico using old post cards and modern photographs.
Meta Description: [ Rt 66, I-40- Central Ave through Tijeras Canyon. Old Post Cards, Modern Photos of various motels, sites and places of interest. ]
Untraveled Road: Historic Route 66 - Travel virtually on a desert stretch of the old road, by surfing through the many pictures.
Meta Description: [ Explore the roads and trails of Historic Route 66 in a 1516-image virtual tour. ]
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US 66 Roadtrip - Book and road guide to sights and history of towns along highway route.
US66: In the beginning - Early maps of US highway 66.
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Vega Motel - Historic motel in Vega, Texas.
Meta Description: [ Since 1947, the Vega Motel has welcomed Route 66 travelers in search of a clean,
comfortable room and a good night's sleep. ]
Virtual Campfire - Author of books about the American West, including Route 66: The Mother Road
Meta Description: [ Fireworks Splice HTML ]
Wigwam Motel (Holbrook, AZ) - About the Wigwam Motel in Arizona with a unique 'americana' architecture in the form of concrete teepees. Includes pictures, reservations, rates and curios.
Meta Description: [ Wigwam Motel on old Route 66 in Holbrook, Arizona - Historic Site ]
Wigwam Motel (Rialto, CA) - About the Wigwam Motel in California with a unique 'americana' architecture in the form of concrete teepees. Includes pictures, history, and typical motel information.
Meta Description: [ Explore the historic Wigwam Motel, a Route 66 icon established in 1949. ]
Wikipedia: Route 66 - The free encyclopedia's entry.
Windy City Road Warrior - Photographs, stories focused on Chicago, IL.
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