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IDOT releases new map of Route 66 to celebrate highway’s 100th year

ILLINOIS (WCIA) – It’s officially been a century since the first Route 66 map was drawn, and in celebration of the ...

Illinois unveils new map for Route 66’s centennial celebration

The Illinois Department of Transportation has released a new Illinois Route 66 Map to celebrate the iconic road's 100th ...

How to drive Route 66: Stops, motels and detours that make the trip unforgettable

As Route 66 celebrates its centennial anniversary, US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill reveals how to get a taste of the ‘good old days’ along the 2,500-mile route from Chicago to Santa Monica ...
Detroit Free Press

Auto Show to feature rides that made it across Route 66

Route 66 was first established in 1926. The 2026 Detroit Auto Show will host an exhibit celebrating the history of the route, with rides on display that have made the voyage. The exhibit will feature ...

Route 66 photo exhibit culled from thousands of images

A traveling photo exhibit made a pit stop in Albuquerque this weekend. It featured the vibrant history of Route 66, ahead of the centennial celebration. Saturday, ...