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1. historyfangirl.com › things-to-see-on-route-66The Big Route 66 Bucket List: 50 Can’t-Miss Things to See on ...

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   Jun 19, 2020 · While there are thousands of things to see on Route 66, you obviously can't see every single national park, major city, and roadside attraction on the Mother Road unless you have months to explore. So use this Route 66 bucket list to plan your trip.

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3. 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. It was established on November 11, 1926, with road signs erected the following year. [3]

4. 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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5. 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...

6. www.route66roadtrip.com › route-66-interactive-mapFree Route 66 Interactive Map and Route Planner

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   Route 66 Interactive Maps. Map Showing Cities, Attractions and Points of Interest. Shown below is a detailed, interactive Google map of over 200 popular cities, attractions and points of interest along Historic Route 66 from start to finish.

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

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   US Highway 66, created in 1926 and better known as Route 66 or “the Mother Road,” became one of the most culturally influential roads in the United States—“Main Street” for many small communities that had never been connected by a highway to the wider nation.

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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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   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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   Is Route 66 a good road trip?

   • One of the great things about both Route 66 and I-40 is that you can start or end your drive part-way along the route and still enjoy a fantastic road trip. You can even link up your iconic cross-country drive with another road trip as you travel towards the route from your starting city. Below you will find popular road trips on Route 66:

   Route 66 vs I-40: which is better for a road trip? (With map!) - LazyTrips

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   Can I combine Route 66 & I-40?

   • Between California and Oklahoma, I-40 follows the original route of Route 66 closely, so it's possible to combine the two road trips as far as Oklahoma City. Regardless of which route you take, both trips can be combined as far as Oklahoma City. Which route is longer, Route 66 or I-40?

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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.

   The History of Route 66 - Oxford Research Encyclopedias

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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.

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9. lazytrips.com › blog › route-66-vs-i-40Route 66 vs I-40: which is better for a road trip? (With map!)

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   Feb 27, 2024 · The 2,180-mile historic Route 66 runs between California and Chicago, through the Arizona desert. Starting in Barstow, I-40 follows a similar route as far as Oklahoma City, then continues east towards North Carolina through Memphis and Nashville.