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With its 100th birthday on the horizon, Route 66 will soon be in the spotlight again. Now, a new book chronicling the history ...
From mom-and-pop diners to historic soda fountains, Route 66 still feeds travelers the way it did nearly a century ago. This legendary highway isn't just about the miles, it's also about the meals ...
The city's commitment to preserving its history ensures that the spirit of Route 66 lives on. Santa Monica, California: The ...
Route 66 or "The Mother Road" was commissioned on November 11, 1926, and stretched nearly 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, historians said.
Stretching from the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Ocean Front Walk (the end of Route 66) to a spot above Santa Monica Bay, the Santa Monica Pier is the beach's most recognizable landmark ...
The California Route 66 Museum sits along the historic corridor that once served as America’s main artery, connecting Chicago to Santa Monica across 2,448 miles of promise and pavement.
The 100th birthday of Route 66 is Nov. 11, 2026, and the Mother Road has obviously seen better days. Once chock-full of busy, neon-lit motels, gas stations and greasy spoons, good portions of the ...
Five cities will join Springfield, Missouri, next spring in launching the Route 66 Centennial with simultaneous celebrations and a national simulcast.
This run wasn’t even close in terms of distance to most of my other runs, but its dramatic scenery and narrow, winding roads made it a spectacular ride out.
Find out the best stops along Route 66 on a Chicago to Los Angeles (or Los Angeles to Chicago) driving trip across the USA.
The tiger tail – a twisted strip of chocolate and regular glazed dough – offers a visual delight matched by its perfect balance of flavors. The old-fashioned donuts have that distinctive cracked ...