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Route 66 - History and Sightseeing Along The Mother Road

Historic Route 66. Join us as we travel, offer tips and get our "kicks" along historic Route 66 through the Southwest.
Beer Travelers - Beer Along Route 66
Reviews and suggestions for drinking beer at towns along historic Route 66.
Business-Route 66 Revitalization
Today, a program called the Route 66 Initiative%u2014launched by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) in June 2004%u2014promises to revitalize Route 66 communities in Arizona, and may provide the blueprint for cleaning up and redeveloping sites across the country.
California Route 66 Preservation Association
Preservation projects, Route 66 information and California links.
Drive 66: Old Route 66 Association of Texas
Route 66 once stretched for some 178 miles across the Texas Panhandle. Today, approximately 150 miles of old roadbed survive.
Finding Route 66 History in Downtown Albuquerque
Route 66 - Downtown Albuquerque has evolved from the Route 66 era to a developing place for nightlife and dining. Several music venues, clubs and restaurants have opened along Central Avenue. In the day time it is fun to reminisce about the Route 66 days, look for landmarks and check out the shops.
Golfweek - Rockin' and Golfin' Along Route 66
A golfer's eye view of Route 66 as he travels along the Mother Road in the Southwest.
New Mexico Route 66 Association
Information, maps and updates on preservation efforts.
Oatman, Arizona - Kingman to Oatman Historic Route 66
Kingman to Oatman, a Route 66 historic road takes you on a winding journey through old Route 66 days and ends up in a town full of burros, tourists and dance hall girls.
Route 66 - From Truckers to Hot Rods - History of Route 66
History of Route 66. In order to fully appreciate what is left of Route 66 today and to understand the importance of “The Mother Road,” a quick review of the history of Route 66 takes us from “truckers to hot rods.”
Route 66 - History and Tourist Guide for Route 66
If you want to follow Route 66, the Southwest has some original sites. Follow "The Mother Road," with Betsy Malloy.
Route 66 Association of Arizona
Restoration, events and information for the Arizona Route 66 visitor.
Route 66 Museums - Places to Enjoy Route 66 History in the Southwest
When it comes to Route 66 history and memorabilia, it doesn’t take an exhibit at the Smithsonian or Louvre to satisfy the interests of the Route 66 enthusiast. In fact, the more obscure and informal the exhibit the better. We have gathered some ideas where you might find collections of Southwest Route 66 history and memorabilia, most of which is right on “the Mother Road.”
Route 66 Signs and Memorabilia - Posters, Prints, Metal Signs and Art
A great selection of metal signs, posters and Route 66 art. Framed or unframed. Great pricing.
Route 66 University
This is a great collection of history, a glossary of Route 66 names and terms and some good maps.
Texaco Display - Dobson, Rt. 66, Miami, OK
The extensive collection of Texaco memorabilia was donated to the Dobson Museum by a Texaco retiree and Miami native now residing in Atlanta, GA. The collection was assembled with the help of several former Texaco associates and wholesalers. This collection spans decades... stop in and enjoy a trip back in time while your getting your kicks on Route 66
Traveling Route 66 Through the Southwestern United States
A Route 66 town by town guide to the Southwestern United States.
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