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2000 miles in 2000. A motorcycle trip from Chicago to Los Angeles. Information and advise from a traveler.
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/have.fun/

About the Wigwam Motel in California with a unique 'americana' architecture in the form of concrete teepees. Includes pictures, history, and typical motel information.
http://www.wigwammotel.com/

Menu, location, events, pictures and history of this roady classic in Braidwood, IL.
http://www.polk-a-dot.com/

Preservation projects by the Illinois Preservation Committee.
http://home.comcast.net/~kathlee...1/index-PreservationProjects.htm

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

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

Located on the old route in Winslow, Arizona. Specializes in Route 66 and local souvenirs.
http://www.winslowflorist.com/

Historic gas station and general store in Hydro. A well-known landmark along the route.
http://www.route66clicks.com/

Located in Clinton, Oklahoma Site includes exhibit and contact information.
http://www.route66.org/

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

Photos from a trip on Route 66, including sign photos.
http://www.geocities.com/goatfolksvan/

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

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

Information on traveling Route 66, especially by motorcycle. Also connections with Corvettes.
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/4466

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

Free search engine for web sites and businesses and organizations located along the route.
http://route66.metropark.com

Advocacy group dedicated to preservation of remaining route of US 66.
http://www.national66.com

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

Aims to preserve and protect US 66 and its cultural legacy in Arizona.
http://www.azrt66.com/

Dedicated to preserving the memory of US 66, a highway that looms large in Oklahoma's cultural history.
http://www.oklahomaroute66.com/index.html

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

Organized by the California Historic Route 66 Association. Information on that group is also available.
http://www.wemweb.com/

Describes history and culture associated with US 66, includes information about the annual Mother Road Rally for motorcyclists.
http://www.hhjm.com/66/

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

Book and road guide to sights and history of towns along highway route.
http://www.roadtripusa.com/route_66/

Also covers the rest of the United States. Includes photos and a midi file library.
http://www.motheroad.com

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

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

Arranges motorcycle tours along the old road.
http://www.route66.no/

Motel in Williams, Arizona, along the old route.
http://www.thegrandcanyon.com/route66inn/

Book and compact disc covering a documentary for sale. Affiliated with Public Radio International.
http://www.unm.edu/~rt66/

Various items for sale.
http://www.paccomfilms.com/films/route66.html

Restaurant in Pacific, Missouri, along the old route. Contains history, full eatery menu, news, online tour, online gift shop and games.
http://www.redcedarinn.com/

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

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

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

Travelogue from a 2002 trip along the corridor by visitors from Great Britain.
http://fatlamp.com/route66/

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

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

Lists projects and events.
http://www.cart66pf.org/

Resource for travelers. Contains dining and lodging information.
http://www.route66search.com/

Information on the 1998 theater production.
http://www.route66-musical.com/

Route 66 pictures from the honeymoon trip of Jerry and 'BJ' Holk. Photographical coverage of all 8 states.
http://www.geocities.com/route66honeymoon/

Dedicated to promote and conserve the 13 miles of Historic Route 66 in Kansas.
http://route66.itgo.com/ks66.html

The Route 66 magazine is published 4 times a year by people fully dedicated to Route 66.
http://www.route66magazine.com/

An overview and classification of the available guidebooks and maps.
http://www.route66guidebooks.com/

Webring for resources with information or images about this historic U.S. highway.
http://www.webring.com/hub?ring=route66factsandp

Compilation of articles by the Daily Record of Lebanon, MO.
http://www.lebanondailyrecord.com/special5/

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

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

Vintage postcards, screensavers and history.
http://bygonebyways.com/Route%2066.htm

Links, membership, merchandize and photographs.
http://homepage.mac.com/route66kicks/Route66/

Motel on Route 66 in Springfield, MO.
http://www.route66railhaven.com/

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

Read about the museum's exhibits and theatre.
http://www.kingmantourism.org/route66museum

Historic motel in Vega, Texas.
http://www.vegamotel.com/

Advocacy group dedicated to preserving Route 66.
http://www.friendsofthemotherroad.org

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

History, pictures and events related to this historic landmark Stroud, Oklahoma.
http://www.rockcaferoute66.com

Personal site by a Route 66 fan. Time frames and regular travel pictures along route 66 and other 2 lane highways.
http://www.roadtripmemories.com

Portion of Albuquerque which contains a section of historic route. Site contains history and business information.
http://www.route66central.com/

Early maps of US highway 66.
http://www.us-highways.com/early66.htm

Details of the mother road in the Mojave desert, pictures.
http://www.themotherroad.com/

Historic pictures and description.
http://www.markpotter.freewebspace.com/

Description of the old road and roadside attractions.
http://members.aol.com/hsauertieg/rt66/

Dedicated to preserving and promoting Route 66 in Texas.
http://www.barbwiremuseum.com/TexasRoute66.htm

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

Location, displays, events at the museum located in Barstow, California.
http://www.barstow66museum.itgo.com

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

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

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

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

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

Home page of Chandler OK roadside attraction.
http://hometown.aol.com/sonnysu/myhomepage/business.html

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

Preservation program information including a high level map, historical significance documentation.
http://www.cr.nps.gov/rt66/prgrm/

Information of 13 miles in Kansas and the association promoting it. Pictures, roadside attractions, history.
http://ksrt66association.prnservices.net/

Photographs of a trip down the old road by a Japanese couple.
http://www.isao-net.com/driving/R66/English/

Information on the Illinois Route 66 Heritage project, get your IL Route 66 license plate, maps and roadside places.
http://www.illinoisroute66.org

High bandwidth video clips of artists, authors, roadside owners.
http://route66today.tv/

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

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

Listing of towns along the historic road in Texas.
http://www.mockturtlepress.com/texas/

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

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

The free encyclopedia's entry.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_66

Models of buildings inspired by Route 66.
http://www.geocities.com/r66artwork/

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

Description of an auto tour and history of Route 66 in Pulaski County, MO.
http://www.visitpulaskicounty.org/auto-route66.html

Find a collection of recognized landmarks along the old road, find pictures and short descriptions of the landmarks.
http://www.hamptonlandmarks.com/...ltsServlet.jsp?category=route_66

About Cool Springs, AZ, contains history of the site and the restoration of the vintage gas station and gift shop.
http://www.coolspringsroute66.com/

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

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

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

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

Jeff and Judy Lee's Journal of their experiences driving Route 66 in the fall of 2002.
http://jajl.d2g.com:8088/Route66/

About the museum in the Historic Casa Del Desierto in Barstow, CA. Contains information about events, exhibits and more.
http://www.route66museum.org

Art that traveled the length of Route 66.
http://www.postmarkart.com/66more.htm

Essay about the Chain of Rocks Bridge and its history.
http://web.umr.edu/~cwatkin/cwome/article4.htm

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

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

Database of drive-in theaters along the old road. Both closed and theaters in operation are listed.
http://www.drive-ins.com/dbdisrch.htm/charact=on+route+66/

Harley and Annabelle Russell's Sandhills Curio Shop in Erick, OK.
http://hometown.aol.com/route66sandhills/

An overview of the americana roadside attractions along Route 66.
http://www.rwc.uc.edu/koehler/rt66icons.html

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

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

Features a pictorial journey along the Mother Road. Includes news articles and personal accounts.
http://www.route-66.com

Offers a documentary about the Mother Road. Includes photo reports and links to area attractions.
http://www.rt66themovie.com

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

A look at the Tijeras Canyon in New Mexico using old post cards and modern photographs.
http://www.codywells.com/canyonrun/

Website promoting the route 66 yahoo e-group.
http://www.route66egroup.info/

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

Article about Route 66, it's history and some pictures.
http://www.safarimotorcoaches.co...es/archive/02febmarch/route.html

About the film productions, tours and books by Scott Piotrowski.
http://www.66productions.com

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

Information about the annual event in Flagstaff, AZ.
http://www.flagstaffroute66days.com/

Old soda fountain and actual pharmacy in South Pasadena, CA.
http://www.route66.com/FairOaksPharmacy/