Historic Route 66
Links
- Arizona - Route 66
- Concise descriptive information on scenery and history along the Route in the western part of Arizona. The site is devoted to giving a quick overview of what you will see from the road.
- Explore Route 66!
- This organization is dedicated to preserving Route 66 across the country. You will find gifts, history, news, events, photos, old postcards, and membership information here.
- Historic Route 66 in Oklahoma
- Browse photos, maps and more for the Mother Road in one of its iconic states, made famous by the novel and movie, The Grapes of Wrath.
- Illinois Route 66 Heritage Project
- This site provides comprehensive information on Historic Route 66 in Illinois.
- Route 66 Association of New Mexico
- Newsletters, a photo gallery, maps and more make this a fun website to visit. Learn all about the New Mexico Route 66 Association.
- Route 66 in Arizona
- A very good site for detailed directions to sites along Rt 66, as well as to remaining portions of the Route. The site goes so far as to include latitude and longitude for GPS.
- Santa Fe National Forest
- Visit the official site for the Santa Fe National Forest for more information.
- Soulsby Station on Route 66
- The Route 66 Association of Illinois keeps current information on this site, dealing with preservation efforts, motor tours, and other activities along Historic Route 66.
Other Links
Associations
- Route 66 Association of Oklahoma
Learn about preserving the past, present and future of the Mother Road in Oklahoma.
Byways & Backways
- Historic Route 66
The oldest Route 66 Web Site on the internet is dedicated to providing information for the entire length of Historic Route 66.
- National Park Service Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program
This National Park Service site provides a good history of the Route, as well as a map routing the entire road from Chicago to Santa Monica. More detailed maps of the Route for each state are available.
- Route 66 Re-Commissioning Initiative
Find out more about the history behind the "Mother Road" and learn how you can help restore Route 66.
Community & Region Info
- Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau
This website displays travel and tourism information for Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- City of Bloomington, IL
The City of Bloomington Website provides information about the events at Miller Park and Zoo.
- City of Gallup
This official city site includes information about parks and recreation, as well as a link to Gallup's visitor site.
- Flagstaff
Plan on visiting Flagstaff, Arizona? Click here to find out what you need to know.
- Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup
This interactive site provides information, photos, and navigation for Funk's Grove, Illinois.
- Grants, New Mexico
Grants, New Mexico details travel and tourism in Grants.
- Tucumcari, New Mexico
This site allows travelers to gain a closer look at Tucumcari.
- Winslow, Arizona Chamber of Commerce
This site details activities and events in Winslow, Arizona.
Culture & the Arts
- Route 66 Drive In
The official website of the Route 66 Drive In Cinemas
Federal Lands
- Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge
Visit the official US-FWS website for information on hunting and fishing, as well as history and management profiles for the Bill Williams River NWR.
- Cibola National Forest
Visit the official website for the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands.
- Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge
The official website for the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge
- Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
This site provides contact information, along with a description of the events happening in Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie.
History & Heritage
- Ariston Cafe Home Page
The Ariston Cafe's page lists menu items, specials, and a history of the Route 66 restaurant.
- Bygone Byways
This web site is dedicated to the glory years of scenic, two-lane highways such as Route 66, and features photos and commentary on how the scenery and atmosphere have changed over the years.
- Cahokia Mounds
The official site of the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
- Cozy Dog Drive In
This site details the interesting history of the corn dog, along with the menu and history of the Cozy Dog Drive In.
- Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket site lists the menu items, specials, and music available, as well as provides a contact link for the restaurant.
- Polk-a-Dot Drive In
The official site of the Polk-a-Dot Drive In includes menu items and a photo gallery of local road rallies.
- Route 66 Re-Commissioning Initiative
Find out more about the history behind the "Mother Road" and learn how you can help restore Route 66.
- Shadows of Route Old 66
Browse information on the history of Route 66. The site includes clickable maps of the entire route.
- The Road Wanderer- Historic Highways, Route 66
Provides more detailed descriptions of each remaining segment of the road through the State. Maps and directions are given for side trips oriented to historic and scenic portions of Rt 66.
Preservation and Protection
- Historic Roads
This site is dedicated to the identification, preservation, and management of historic roads.
- Route 66 Re-Commissioning Initiative
Find out more about the history behind the "Mother Road" and learn how you can help restore Route 66.
Travel Guide
- American Road Magazine
This magazine is dedicated to the scenic two-lane highways and small towns across the United States.
- Route 66 Magazine
The website for the Route 66 Magazine features news items about Route 66 and information about subscription to the magazine.
- Route 66 on Road Trip USA
Visit this section of Road Trip USA for detailed descriptions, maps, photos, blogs, and more about Historic Route 66.
- Route 66 University
This website aims to become the premier source of online information for America's most famous highway. It contains an extensive collection of information about Route 66, from maps and photos to trip planners and links to other Route 66 sites.
Travel & Tourism
- Road Trip Memories
This online database contains photos and comments on roadtrips to locations all over the U.S.
- Route 66 News (blog)
This blog, dedicated to the Mother Road, contains links to several other tourism sites and Route 66 attractions, with frequent news updates.
- Tour Route 66 at Exit Here
Browse photos and text which describes places along Route 66.
