Directory of Route 66 Resources

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U.S. Route 66 is a former US highway numbered route with much related folklore.

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• 66 Diner

  http://www.66diner.com/
  About the landmark 1950s themed restaurant in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

• About.com Route 66

  http://gocalifornia.about.com/library/weekly/aaroute66a.htm
  Includes a brief history and travel tips.

• Afton Station Route 66 Auto Museum & Welcome Center

  http://postcardsfromtheroad.net/afton.shtml
  About the auto museum and welcome center located in a 1930s gas station in Afton, OK. Contains postcards, information on the Pacards, history and general Route 66 information.

• Angel Delgadillo's route 66 gift shop

  http://www.route66giftshop.com/main.html
  About Angel Delgadillo's Route 66 gift shop in Seligman, Arizona. Contains history, pictures and a shop.

• Arizona (Powerhouse) Route 66 Museum

  http://www.gokingman.com/attraction-Powerhouse-Route-66-Museum
  Read about the exhibits and theater. Includes general information for visitors.

• Arizona Route 66

  http://arizonaroute66.com/
  Route 66 in Arizona, includes history and links.

• arizonaroads: US 66

  http://arizonaroads.com/us/us66.html
  Pictures from Route 66 in Arizona.

• Baby Austins on the Mother Road

  http://a7route66.typepad.com/
  Story of 5 Austin Seven "baby cars" on Route 66.

• Barstow Route 66 Mother Road Museum

  http://www.route66museum.org/
  Location, displays, events at the museum located in Barstow, California.

• Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven

  http://hotelsinspringfieldmo-route66.h.bestwestern.com/
  Motel on Route 66 in Springfield, MO.

• Blue Swallow Motel

  http://www.blueswallowmotel.com/
  About the vintage renovated motel in Tucumcari, NM.

• Bring Back US Highway Route 66

  http://www.bringbackroute66.com/
  A recommissioning initiative seeking to put the old road back on America's maps and road atlases.

• California Historic Route 66 Association

  http://route66ca.org/
  California Historic Route 66 Association's contact details.

• California Route 66 Museum Victorville

  http://www.califrt66museum.org/
  Contains descriptions of the exhibits, events and opening hours of the museum.

• Canadian Route 66 Home Page

  http://www.route66.ca/
  Links, membership, merchandise and photographs.

• Cermak Plaza Sculptures

  http://users.rcn.com/jdeubel/plaza/
  About a controversial roadside art collection in the parking lot of a Berwyn, IL Shopping Plaza.

• Chambless 66

  http://www.chambless66.blogspot.com/
  About the Chambless, CA. Includes history and pictures of the ton in the Mohave desert.

• Clinton Route 66 Museum

  http://www.okhistory.org/sites/route66.php
  Located in Clinton, Oklahoma Exhibit and contact information.

• Coral Court Motel

  http://www.coralcourt.com/main.html
  History, architecture and highlights about a lost icon just west of Saint Louis.

• Cozy Dog Drive-in

  http://www.cozydogdrivein.com/
  Historical eatery on Route 66 featuring the original Cozy Dog hotdog on a stick.

• Devil's Rope Barbed Wire Museum

  http://www.barbwiremuseum.com/
  Includes location, information about and history of barbed wire. Located on Route 66 in McLean, Texas.

• E-Journal - Route 66

  http://www.synaptic.bc.ca/CriticalResources/Route-66.htm
  Pictures of Route 66.

• ExitHere.net

  http://www.exithere.net/
  Friends Don't Let Friends Drive the Interstate. The real adventure is on the back roads: Route 66, roadside attractions.

• Fanning Route 66 Outpost General Store

  http://www.fanning66outpost.com/
  Information and pictures of the Fanning, MO general store, includes information of the business' archery and taxidermy parts as well as the world's largest rocking chair, which is right next to the store.

• Get Your Kicks On Route 66

  http://www.getyourkicksonroute66.com/
  Highlighted attractions in the different states.

• Henry's Rabbit Ranch

  http://www.henrysroute66.com/
  Henry's Rabbit Ranch in Staunton, IL. It features information, memorabilia and collector items.

• Historic Auto Tours in Missouri's Pulaski County: Route 66

  http://www.visitpulaskicounty.org/Brochures/rt662006.pdf
  Description of an auto tour and history of Route 66 in Pulaski County, MO.

• Historic Roads in Los Angeles County

  http://route66la.blogspot.com/
  Weblog about Historic Roads in Los Angeles County

• Historic Roads in Los Angeles County

  http://route66la.blogspot.com/atom.xml
  Weblog focussed on historic roads in L.A. County.

• Historic Route 66

  http://www.historic66.com/
  Detailed maps and directions for following the "mother road", plus news and information.

• Historic Route 66 News

  http://www.historic66.com/rss.xml
  Learn what's happening in relation to Route 66.

• Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor

  http://www.il66redcarpetcorridor.org/
  About the annual event along Route 66 in Illinois. Contains pictures of past editions, maps, links to other events.

• J. M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum

  http://www.thegunmuseum.com/
  About the Museum in Claremore, Oklahoma.

• Katie & Dad's Route 66 Adventure

  http://www.angelfire.com/wv/joyrde/rt66trip/rt66fr.html
  Pictures and travel planning.

• La Posada Hotel

  http://www.laposada.org/
  Information, history, rates of the restored Harvey House in Winslow, AZ.

• Legendary Route 66

  http://www.legendsofamerica.com/66-Mainpage.html
  Features history, legends, and photographs.

• Martin's Route 66 Gallery and Essay

  http://www.lastbandit.com/rte66pix.html
  Private page illustrating roadside features.

• McJerry66

  http://mcjerry66.com/
  About the author Jerry McClanahan, his artwork, books, news and free updates to the EZ66 guide he wrote.

• Meramec Caverns

  http://www.americascave.com/
  Large commercial cave in Stanton, Missouri.

• Meteor Crater - Home

  http://www.meteorcrater.com/
  Visitor information for Meteor Crater in Arizona.

• Michaelwallis.com: "Virtual Campfire"

  http://www.michaelwallis.com/
  Author of books about the American West, including "Route 66: The Mother Road".

• Missouri Route 66 Association

  http://www.missouri66.org/
  Official site of the organization dedicated to promote and preserve the Mother Road in Missouri.

• Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association

  http://mdhca.org/
  Details on preservation along the corridor in California. Group is the expansion of the group Friends of the Mojave Road.

• Mojave Road

  http://www.ghosttownexplorers.org/mojaverd/mojave.htm
  Photos of the corridor in California.

• Motel Safari

  http://www.themotelsafari.com/
  Features amenities, news, and contact form. Located in Tucumcari, New Mexico.

• Munger Moss Motel

  http://www.mungermoss.com/
  Historic motel in Lebanon on 2 lane highway.

• National Historic Route 66 Federation

  http://www.national66.org/
  Advocacy group dedicated to preservation of remaining route of US 66. Organization profile, blog, online store, and contact details.

• New Mexico Route 66 Association

  http://www.rt66nm.org/
  Aims to interpret highway's history and promote tourism along former 66 route.

• Nob Hill Main Street

  http://route66central.com/
  Portion of Albuquerque which includes a section of historic route. History and business information.

• Oklahoma Route 66 Management Plan

  http://www.arch-res.com/OKRT66/
  Archeological view and management plan of Route 66 in Oklahoma.

• Old Log Cabin

  http://www.route66oldlogcabin.com/
  History, pictures and menus from the landmark in Pontiac, IL.

• Parsa's Virtual Route 66 Roadtrip

  http://ushighway66.com/
  Links, pictures and information on Route 66.

• Pops

  http://www.pops66.com/
  About the new business in Arcadia, OK. Pictures and details about events.

• Postcards From The Road...

  http://www.postcardsfromtheroad.net/
  About the Afton station in Afton, OK. The station will welcome travelers.

• Road Trip America: links

  http://www.roadtripamerica.com/links/route66.htm
  Route 66 websites reviewed by Road Trip America.

• Route 66 - Mojave Desert

  http://digital-desert.com/route-66/
  Photos from California.

• Route 66 : Area 51 U.S.A. Tours 1997-2002

  http://astro4.ast.villanova.edu/66/
  Photo log with commentary.

• Route 66 Association of Illinois

  http://www.il66assoc.org/
  A group devoted to the preservation and promotion of Historic Route 66 in Illinois. Includes photographs and other information about sights along the route.

• Route 66 Atlas

  http://www.stjo66.de/
  On scale maps of Route 66 showing the different alignments. Includes predecessors such as the National Old Trails.

• Route 66 Car Club of Flagstaff

  http://www.route66carclub.com/
  Information about membership, car shows, parades and cruises in Arizona.

• Route 66 Chronicles

  http://route66chronicles.blogspot.com/
  This blog chronicles the daily adventures of a struggling writer with a front row seat to the endless parade along Route 66.

• Route 66 for Kids

  http://www.kidson66.com/
  A kid-friendly guide to traveling the mother road with Scout the road warrior dog.

• Route 66 Lost and Found

  http://route66lostandfound.com/
  Covers the book by the author, sells copies of pictures.

• Route 66 Magazine

  http://www.route66magazine.com/
  About Route 66 magazine, also features a book and video store and an index of all magazines.

• Route 66 Maps

  http://www.route66maps.com/
  Additional files for the Route 66 Guidebook and Atlas and a downloadable index to Route 66 Magazine articles.

• Route 66 Motels

  http://www.route66motels.com/
  Guide to great mom-and-pop lodgings on Historic Route 66.

• Route 66 News

  http://rwarn17588.wordpress.com/
  Weblog dedicated to Route 66 news.

• Route 66 news

  http://rwarn17588.wordpress.com/feed/
  Blog focusing on Route 66 news.

• Route 66 Photo Gallery by Gerald Eisen

  http://www.pbase.com/vciinc/route_66
  Photos of route 66 roadside attractions for sale.

• Route 66 Photo Lounge

  http://www.bekkoame.ne.jp/~toisa/
  A photographic drive down Route 66.

• Route 66 Place

  http://www.route66place.com/
  Gifts and souvenirs.

• Route 66 Postcards

  http://www.66postcards.com/
  Collection of postcards from the Mother Road.

• Route 66 Research Page

  http://www.genordell.com/rickwalkerPI/route66.htm
  Links and maps for further research. Also includes a link to a bibliography by the author.

• Route 66 Roy's

  http://www.rt66roys.com/
  Former eatery/fuel station/motel located in Amboy, California. Includes history.

• Route 66 spots

  http://belgianroute66roadie.blogspot.com/atom.xml
  Photo weblog with Route 66 landmarks.

• Route 66 spots

  http://belgianroute66roadie.blogspot.com/
  Photo weblog of Route 66 landmarks.

• Route 66 State Park

  http://www.mostateparks.com/park/route-66-state-park
  About the Route 66 State Park in Eureka, Missouri.

• Route 66 the Great American Highway

  http://www.theroadwanderer.net/route66.htm
  Contains history, pictures and vintage postcards.

• Route 66 to Flagstaff

  http://www.erichall.eu/2002u090.html
  Travelogue of a trip on part on Route 66.

• Route 66 U.S.A.

  http://www.route66usa.com/
  General page which includes information on the Route 66 International Association.

• Route 66, Arizona - Topock to Williams

  http://www.americansouthwest.net/arizona/route_66/
  Description and photographs of remaining parts.

• Route 66: It's a French Word

  http://www.route66trip.com/
  2000 miles in 2000. A motorcycle trip from Chicago to Los Angeles. Information and advise from a traveler.

• Route 66: The Main Stream of America

  http://xroads.virginia.edu/~UG02/carney/route66home.html
  Essay about the history of the old road.

• Spring Break 66

  http://springbreak66.wordpress.com/
  Promoting having spring break on Route 66.

• Springers Creek Winery

  http://www.springerscreekwinery.com/
  Find hours of operation, menu and how to get to the Springers Creek Winery on Historic Route 66 in Edwardsville, IL.

• Straight Dope Staff Report: Where is Route 66?

  http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mroute66.html
  Article answering the question "Where is Route 66?".

• The Ariston Cafe

  http://ariston-cafe.com/
  About the cafe in Litchfield, Illinois.

• The El Rancho Hotel

  http://www.elranchohotel.com/
  History, pictures, area information of the historic hotel in Gallup, NM where the stars did sleep.

• The Ground Cafe

  http://www.thegroundcafe.com/
  About the cafe on Route 66 in downtown Amarillo, TX. Includes a menu.

• The Mother Road

  http://www.themotherroad.tv/
  Supporting website for a TV travelogue about a mother-daughter pair traveling on Route 66.

• The Mother Road Route 66

  http://www.beckyhyatt.blogspot.com/
  Travel report of a trip in 2009. Contains pictures and impressions.

• The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge

  http://www.rollanet.org/~conorw/cwome/article4.htm
  Essay about the Chain of Rocks Bridge and its history.

• Tucumcari Historic Route 66 Motel

  http://www.rte66motel.com/
  About the remodeled Palacio motel in Tucumcari, features pictures, brief history and details of the motel.

• Untraveled Road: Historic Route 66

  http://www.untraveledroad.com/Categories/Highways/HistoricRoute66.htm
  Travel virtually on a desert stretch of the old road, by surfing through the many pictures.

• US 66 Roadtrip

  https://roadtripusa.com/route-66/
  Book and road guide to sights and history of towns along highway route.

• US Highway / Route 66 WebRing

  http://webring.org/hub/usroute66
  Collection of websites inspired by this 2,448-mile road.

• Viva Cuba: Cuba MO "Route 66 Mural City" Beautification

  http://www.cubamomurals.com/
  Pictures and background information of the outdoor murals along the Route 66 Corridor in Cuba, MO.

• WebRing: Historic Route 66

  http://webring.org/hub/oldroute66
  Collection of websites devoted to the historic road.

• Wigwam Motel (Holbrook, AZ)

  http://www.galerie-kokopelli.com/wigwam/
  About the Wigwam Motel in Arizona with a unique 'americana' architecture in the form of concrete teepees. Includes pictures, reservations, rates and curios.

• Wigwam Motel (Rialto, CA)

  http://www.wigwammotel.com/
  Boasts unique 'americana' architecture in the form of concrete teepees. Includes pictures, history, and typical motel information. Rialto, California.

• Windy City Road Warrior

  http://www.windycityroadwarrior.com/
  Photographs, stories focused on Chicago, IL.

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