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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › UU.S. Route 66 - Wikipedia

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   U.S. Route 66 or U.S. Highway 66 (US 66 or Route 66) was one of the original highways in the United States Numbered Highway System.

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3. oxfordre.com › americanhistory › displayThe History of Route 66 - Oxford Research Encyclopedias

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   Route 66 was built on centuries of travel, following Native American and Spanish trails, then the iron and steel grooves of railroad tracks as they cut across the American landscape, passing through the major bioregions of the North American continent.

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4. www.youtube.com › watchThe Rise and Fall of Route 66 (Why America's Greatest Road ...

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   Jul 14, 2022 · The Hidden History of Route 66 - Abandoned Americana - History Documentary. Banijay History. Thanks to Bespoke Post for sponsoring this video! Head to https://bespokepost.com/itshistory20 and...

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     32nd annual Route 66 Car Show in Berwyn, Illinois to feature iconic Batmobile replica among 700 rides

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     The Rise and Fall of Route 66 (Why America's Greatest Road Fell into Oblivion)

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6. roadtrippers.com › the-ultimate-guide-route-66Route 66 road trip guide with interactive maps - Roadtrippers

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   Oct 11, 2021 · Route 66 starts in downtown Chicago and ends at the Santa Monica pier in California. Throughout the journey from Chicago to Santa Monica, you’ll discover sections where the original route diverges, seemingly shooting off in two directions and yet nowhere at once.

   • An over-packed car can quickly turn into a disorganized mess, and you’re likely to forget about half the stuff you brought if they’re not easy to a...
   • Typically, travelers will plan no less than two weeks for the entire Mother Road road trip. In that amount of time, you’ll be able to visit the maj...
   • Will you go from Chicago to Los Angeles or vice versa? Travelers often chose the east-to-west direction as that’s the route originally taken by pio...
   • Typically, travelers will plan no less than two weeks for the entire Mother Road road trip. In that amount of time, you’ll be able to visit the maj...
   • The best time to take a road trip on Route 66 is from late April to early October. Be prepared for remnants of ice and snow during the early spring...

7. independenttravelcats.com › 2-week-route-66-itinerary2 Week Route 66 Itinerary: The Ultimate American Road Trip

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   Apr 1, 2018 · This detailed day-by-day Route 66 itinerary covers all the basic details (mileage, general route) and sightseeing highlights along the 2,400 mile route. We cover quirky Route 66 roadside attractions, historical buildings, vintage roadside diners, museums, natural wonders, and so much more.

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8. www.route66roadtrip.com › route-66-mapsRoute 66 maps from start to finish, interactive Route 66 ...

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   Maps of entire Route 66 segments, states and cities, from start in Chicago to end in Santa Monica

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   How many highways did US 66 go through?

   • The route that became US 66 was covered by three highways: The Lone Star Route passed through St. Louis on its way from Chicago to Cameron, Louisiana (although US 66 would take a shorter route through Bloomington rather than Peoria).

   U.S. Route 66 - Wikipedia

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   What is included in a Route 66 itinerary?

   • This detailed day-by-day Route 66 itinerary covers all the basic details (mileage, general route) and sightseeing highlights along the 2,400 mile route. We cover quirky Route 66 roadside attractions, historical buildings, vintage roadside diners, museums, natural wonders, and so much more.

   2 Week Route 66 Itinerary: The Ultimate American Road Trip

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   Is Route 66 a state road?

   • Some states have kept the 66 designation for parts of the highway, albeit as state roads. In Missouri, Routes 366, 266, and 66 are all original sections of the highway. State Highway 66 (SH-66) in Oklahoma remains as the alternate "free" route near its turnpikes. "Historic Route 66" runs for a significant distance in and near Flagstaff, Arizona.

   U.S. Route 66 - Wikipedia

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   Where can I find a history of Route 66?

   • Numerous histories by Route 66 state and national associations can also be located through Route 66: The Road Ahead Partnership. Government records are harder to find, but many state highway departments keep records dating back over Route 66’s lifetime—but not necessarily associated with Route 66 specifically.

   The History of Route 66 - Oxford Research Encyclopedias

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   When was Route 66 built?

   • US Highway 66 was inaugurated as an official Chicago-to-Los Angeles route on April 30, 1926 in Springfield, Missouri. Like many early highways, Route 66 was cobbled together from existing roads, such as a large section of the older National Old Trails Highway. As a result, 66 had a meandering path.

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   How do I plan a Route 66 road trip?

   • The first thing to think about in planning your Route 66 road trip is how you are going to get to the starting point of Route 66 and how you are going to get from the Route 66 ending point back home. If you have your own car, motorcycle, or RV and live in the U.S. (or maybe Canada) then driving may be the best option.

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10. thepointsguy.com › travel › route-66-road-tripRoute 66 road trip planner: The best stops along the way

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    Mar 19, 2024 · Have you ever dreamed about taking an epic road trip along historic Route 66? Here are the best places to stop along the way.