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All about former U.S. Route 66 a.k.a Will Rogers Highway running through Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona & California.
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Driving the route in winter
I’m planning on driving the remnants of 66 between December and January. Do you think it’s a safe / feasible time to do the drive? I’m sure summer would be a better time, but this is when I’m available. Thanks for the insight!
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I'm looking for route 66 road trip pictures
I'm a design student and for my graphic design final I need to make an artbook. I want to make it a travel book talking about route 66 and I want to fill it with lots of travel pictures of route 66. If you don't mind can you donate any pictures of your route 66 travels? I'm mostly interested in pictures of route 66 icons with peoples faces in them such as selfies, family pictures, couples, etc. These pictures will only be used for that class and only a handful of people will ever see my book since its just for my class. Please DM me any pictures you don't mind sharing. Thank you so much for your help!!
05:50 UTC
Always wanted to travel Route 66 in a muscle car. Sold all the old ones but have a Dodge Challenger that only is around 5 inches off the ground. Wondering if it’s gonna drag in places? Thoughts? Thanks
18:45 UTC
Route 66 Road Trip [Playlist]
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I Explored Cuervo, New Mexico: A Ghost Town Along Route 66
While driving along Route 66 in New Mexico, I stopped at Cuervo—a nearly forgotten ghost town just off I-40. Once a thriving stop for ranchers and travelers, it’s now a quiet reminder of the history tied to this legendary highway.
In this video, I explore the town’s crumbling adobe buildings, the church still cared for by a few remaining residents, and the stark beauty of the landscape. It’s incredible to see how much history remains, even in a place like this.
Have you ever stopped in Cuervo or explored other abandoned spots along Route 66? I’d love to hear your stories or recommendations!
13:57 UTC
Motels/Hotels in Illinois?
Hi! Doing a quick visit to Chicago, IL from Springfield, MO. Are there any historic hotel or motels in Illinois? I found one in Atlanta, Illinois called the Trail Inn. Didn’t know if there were others. Thanks!
18:06 UTC
4 Part Blog - Route 66 Pasadena
Just finished a 4 part series about Route 66 going down Colorado Blvd through Pasadena, CA. Figured it would be in time for the Rose Parade/Rose Bowl: https://www.greetingstour.com/pasadena-route-66-guide
Hope you enjoy!
14:38 UTC
Route 66 in Kingman Arizona! A must STOP 📍checkout the diners, museums and shops
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Cowboy Museum Podcast about Route 66
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City has a new history podcast. Today they talked about the birth of Route 66.
https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/blog/this-week-in-the-west-episode-2-route-66/
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3-Inch Mini Giants Versus the Real Thing
Was in Edwardsville Illinois last weekend for the Miles of Possibilities conference and took a quick trip up to Atlanta for the final weekend for the season to see the American Giants Museum, and brought along some minis I made for some photos with their counterparts. Made these quick fly-out vids to capture the difference in size (3inches vs 20+ feet)
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A writer for Rolling Stone drives down Route 66 during an uncertain time in American history--and doesn't like everything he sees
19:53 UTC
Food Allergies/Gluten
Has anyone done Route 66 with food allergies specifically gluten. I have celiac disease and my husband and I are planning on doing Route 66 this summer.
19:37 UTC
Help support my Dad’s historical Fiction about Route 66!
Two men. Two journeys. A single destination, a century apart. The Road to the Purple Onion follows the paths of Billy Delaney, former child star, and Emmett Stuart, long-distance runner, set against the backdrop of the First Annual International Trans-Continental Footrace of 1928, and how faith and fate bring them together.
The Road to the Purple Onion https://a.co/d/4pAt9CV
23:47 UTC
Bethany, OK/Route 66 Centennial Celebration Survey
Hello! We are a group of students at the University of Oklahoma. (Boomer Sooner!) We are conducting an interest survey for the 2026 Route 66 Centennial Celebration that will be held in Bethany, OK! In addition to celebrating this history, we also want to create awareness for the community of Bethany, OK. This survey will help us gather information so that we can address how to market these things in the best way. Thank you all so much!
20:40 UTC
Spring road trip
I am planning a motorcycle trip this May from Indianapolis to California. What are the hotel/ motel recommendations if any?
23:20 UTC
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The Great Route 66 Centennial Convergence
Start, or end, your centennial celebration Route 66 trip at the Santa Monica Pier, April 30, 2026, 5pm. That was the date that the telegram was sent, declaring the creation of Route 66. No other itinerary is specified, that is all up to you. Feel free to download and share this flyer.
22:46 UTC
Top 5!!
What are your top 5 attractions/diners/hotels/experiences on R66?
16:11 UTC
Your state/city plans for Route 66 centennial in 2026?
Is your city or state celebrating anything Route 66 for the centennial in 2026?
Edit: to clarify assuming your city is along 66
04:35 UTC
Looking to talk to someone who has worked at/owns a Route 66 attraction for writing project
Message me! Thanks!
21:12 UTC
Tell me about the best souvenir shops on Route 66
Anywhere along the route! Old school preferred. Thank you!
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