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.

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, California, and …

Jun 27, 2022 · U.S. Highway 66 — popularly known as Route 66 — embodies a complex, rich history that goes well beyond any chronicle of the road itself. An artery of transportation, an agent of social …

Map showing the approximate route of U.S. Highway 66 across Illinois from Chicago to St. Louis, Missouri. Route 66 across Missouri features a variety of large cities and small towns, connected by …

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 Dust Bowl …

3 days ago · Plan your Route 66 Road Trip with our online Travel Guide. Learn all about its attractions, top sights, landmarks, what to see and do, and where to stay. How to hire a car and book your hotel. …

Stretching from Chicago, Illinois, to Los Angeles, California, Route 66, also known as the “Mother Road” 2009 photo of and the “Main Street of America,” was one of the country’s major thoroughfares for …

4 days ago · AAA travel partners Trafalgar and CostSaver, for example, feature Route 66 highlights within broader US itineraries. For a timely exploration of the Mother Road, the Route 66 Centennial …

Route 66 symbolized the renewed spirit of optimism that pervaded the country after economic catastrophe and global war. Often called, “The Main Street of America”, it linked a remote and under …

Sep 9, 2024 · During the summer of 1926, the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads created the first federal highway system, which included designating a network of existing roads connecting Chicago and …