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.

1 day ago · Upcoming Route 66 Centennial Events Timeline This page shows you ALL upcoming Route 66 Centennial Events in timeline order in blocks of 20. Click the next block to see more. …

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, …

5 days ago · 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.

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 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 …

Join us in celebrating a century of America’s beloved Mother Road and its unforgettable legacy. Discover upcoming celebrations, community events, and unique experiences that bring Route …

Jan 1, 2026 · Gears and Gasoline recently did exactly that, following the original path of Route 66 as closely as possible in a modern version of the great American road trip.

Aug 7, 2025 · Established in the 1920s as part of the first federal highway system, Route 66 connected the plains of Chicago to the Pacific Ocean in California. In its early days, it attracted …

6 days ago · WITHDRAWING FROM INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the withdrawal of the United …