1CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTION TO ROUTE 66
455Exhibits and Displays
2The Legacy of Route 66: Origins and Establishment
456Special Exhibitions
3Cultural Impact and Significance
457Visitor Experience
4A Pathway to Immigration and Economic Opportunity
458Planning Your Visit
5Catalyst for Roadside Culture and Commerce
459Recreational Activities
6Symbol of Adventure and Freedom in Popular Culture
460Lake Murray StatePark
7Challenges and Triumphs: African American Experiences
461A Glimpse into History
8Route 66 in Popular Media
462Water-Based Activities
9Musical Homage to the Mother Road
463Land-Based Recreation
10Route 66 inLiterature
464Family-Friendly Attractions
11Cinematic Journeys along Route 66
465Camping and Lodging
12Television's Tribute to the Open Road
466Educational Opportunities
13Iconic Roadside Attractions in Popular Media
467Planning Your Visit
14Planning Your Journey
468Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
15Best Times to Travel
469Hiking and Wildlife Observation
16Optimal Travel Periods
470Fishing and Boating
17Considerations for Summer Travel
471Camping and Picnicking
18Winter Travel Challenges
472Rock Climbing and Mountaineering
19Regional Climate Variations
473Educational Programs and Visitor Center
20Monthly Weather Insights
474Seasonal Events and Festivals
21Additional Tips for Planning
475Planning Your Visit
22Seasonal Highlights along the Route
476Robbers Cave State Park
23Route 66 Travel Tips
477Historical Significance
24Essential Preparations
478Recreational Activities
25Navigating the Atlas
479Lodging and Amenities
26Using the Maps
480Planning Your Visit
27Understanding the Map Layout
481CHAPTER 6
28Key Features of the Maps
482TEXAS – THE LONE STAR STATE
29Utilizing the Maps for Effective Navigation
483Amarillo Highlights
30Enhancing the Travel Experience
484Cadillac Ranch
31Understanding Mileage and Distances
485Origins and Creation
32State-by-State Mileage Breakdown
486Artistic Significance and Public Interaction
33Evolution of Route 66's Length
487Cultural Impact and Legacy
34Planning Daily Travel Distances
488Visiting Cadillac Ranch
35Time Zones and Distance Perception
489The Big Texan Steak Ranch
36Utilizing Modern Tools for Distance Calculation
490Origins and Evolution
37Key Symbols and Legends
491Architectural Charm
38Scenic Routes and Points of Interest
492Culinary Offerings
39Facilities and Services
493The 72-Ounce Steak Challenge
40Navigational Aids
494Entertainment and Amenities
41Specialty Routes
495Cultural Impact
42CHAPTER 2
496Visitor Experience
43ILLINOIS – THE STARTING POINT
497Route 66 Historic District
44Chicago: The Windy City
498Historical Significance
45Millennium Park
499Architectural Highlights
46Overview
500Cultural and Commercial Vibrancy
47Accessibility and Amenities
501Community Engagement and Preservation
48Events and Activities
502Visitor Information
49Visitor Information
503Noteworthy Towns
50Points of Interest
504Adrian (Midpoint of Route66)
51Visitor Tips
505Geographical Significance
52Emergency Contacts
506The Midpoint Café
53Willis Tower
507Cultural and Historical Landmarks
54Overview
508A Community's Enduring Spirit
55Architectural Marvel
509Touring Adrian Today
56Cultural Significance
510McLean
57Skydeck Experience
511Historical Significance
58Recent Developments
512Significant Landmarks
59Visiting Today
513Cultural Highlights
60Points of Interest
514Local Hospitality
61Visitor Information
515Culinary Delights
62Visitor Tips
516Preservation Efforts
63Emergency Contacts
517Shamrock
64Navy Pier
518Historical Significance
65Overview
519Cultural Highlights
66Architectural and Cultural Significance
520Annual Celebrations
67Modern Attractions
521Route 66 Landmarks
68Recent Developments
522Modern-Day Shamrock
69Points of Interest
523Iconic Landmarks
70Visitor Information
524The U-Drop Inn
71Visitor Tips
525Architectural Marvel
72Emergency Contacts
526A Traveler's Hub
73Historic Towns along the Route: Dwight
527Cultural Significance
74Historic Landmarks
528Decline and Restoration
75Ambler's Texaco Gas Station
529Visiting Today
76Dwight Railroad Station
530Planning Your Trip
77Frank L. Smith Bank
531The Tower Station and U-Drop Inn Café
78Cultural and Community Events
532Architectural Marvel
79Architectural Highlights
533A Traveler's Hub
80Exploring Dwight Today
534Cultural Significance
81Visitor Information
535Preservation and Legacy
82Visitor Center
536Visiting Today
83Accommodations
537The Route 66 Auto Museum
84Dining
538Architectural Significance
85Visitor Tips
539Evolution through the Decades
86Emergency Contacts
540Preservation and Restoration Efforts
87Pontiac
541Cultural Impact
88A Town Shaped by Transportation: Cultural and Historical Attractions
542Visiting Today
89Art and Murals: A Visual Journey
543Planning Your Visit
90Architectural Landmarks
544Outdoor Recreation
91Modern Amenities and Hospitality
545Palo Duro Canyon StatePark
92Annual Events and Festivals
546Geological and Historical Significance
93Preservation and Community Efforts
547Outdoor Recreation and Activities
94Points of Interest
548Visitor Amenities
95Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum
549Planning Your Visit
96Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum
550Safety Considerations
97Livingston County War Museum
551Caprock Canyons State Park
98Museum of the Gilding Arts
552Geography and Scenic Beauty
99Historic Murals
553Outdoor Recreation
100Old Log CabinRestaurant
554Camping and Facilities
101Historic Illinois State Police District 6 Headquarters
555Visitor Center and Educational Programs
102Visitor Information
556Planning Your Visit
103Visitor Center
557CHAPTER 7
104Contact Details
558NEW MEXICO – THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
105Visitor Tips
559Santa Fe and Albuquerque
106Emergency Contacts
560Santa Fe Plaza
107Bloomington: Origins and Development
561Visitor Information
108Route 66: The Mother Road
562Points of Interest
109Key Route 66 Landmarks in Bloomington
563Accommodations
110Culinary Delights Along Route 66
564Visitor Tips
111Cultural Significance
565Emergency Contacts
112Points of Interest
566Old Town Albuquerque
113Visitor Information
567Historical Significance
114Visitor Tips
568Cultural Attractions
115Emergency Contacts
569Visitor Information
116Cultural and Historical Sites
570Accommodations
117Route 66 Hall of Fame Museum
571Visitor Tips
118Historical Significance
572Additional Points of Interest
119Exhibits and Collections
573Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
120Visitor Experience
574Exhibits & Attractions
121Photo Opportunities
575Visitor Information
122Planning Your Visit
576Emergency Contacts
123David Davis Mansion
577Nearby Points of Interest
124Architectural Elegance
578Accommodation Options
125Historical Significance
579Visitor Tips
126Visitor Experience
580Route 66 Landmarks
127Special Events
581The Blue Swallow Motel
128Visitor Information
582Visitor Information
129Pontiac Oakland Automobile Museum
583Amenities
130Overview
584Visitor Tips
131Museum Highlights
585Emergency Contacts
132Visitor Experience
586Nearby Attractions
133Planning Your Visit
587Mesalands Dinosaur Museum
134Recreational Opportunities
588Visitor Information
135Moraine View StatePark
589Directions
136Fishing: A Fisherman's Paradise
590Facilities
137Boating: Navigating Dawson Lake
591Visitor Tips
138Hiking and Trails: Exploring the Terrain
592Nearby Attractions
139Horseback Riding: Trails for Equestrians
593Accommodations
140Winter Sports: Embracing the Cold Season
594Emergency Contacts
141Hunting: A Regulated Pursuit
595Tucumcari Historical Museum
142Camping: Immersing in Nature
596Exhibits and Collections
143Additional Amenities: Enhancing the Experience
597Visitor Information
144Planning Your Visit
598Emergency Contacts
145Visitor Information
599Nearby Attractions
146Visitor Tips
600Accommodations
147Emergency Contacts
601Visitor Tips
148Kickapoo State Recreation Area
602Ute Lake State Park
149A Rich Culture of History
603Visitor Information
150Diverse Recreational Opportunities
604Activities & Amenities
151Visitor Amenities
605Camping & Accommodations
152Planning Your Visit
606Emergency Contacts
153Points of Interest
607Visitor Tips
154Visitor Information
608Nearby Attractions
155Visitor Tips
609Conchas Lake State Park
156Emergency Contacts
610Visitor Information
157Rock Island Trail
611Activities & Amenities
158Trail Overview
612Camping & Facilities
159Recreational Opportunities
613Emergency Contacts
160Access Points and Amenities
614Additional Points of Interest
161Connecting Communities and Attractions
615Accommodation
162Planning Your Visit
616Visitor Tips
163Points of Interest
617Historic Odeon Theater
164Visitor Tips
618Visitor Tips
165Emergency Contacts
619Emergency Contacts
166CHAPTER 3
620Nearby Attractions
167MISSOURI – THE SHOW-MESTATE
621Accommodation Options
168St. Louis: Gateway to the West
622Additional Points of Interest
169Gateway Arch
623El Rancho Hotel
170A Monument to the Westward Expansion
624Accommodations & Amenities
171The Ride to the Top
625Dining & Shopping
172Gateway Arch NationalPark
626Visitor Tips
173A Cultural and Historic Icon
627Nearby Attractions
174Visitor Information
628Emergency Contacts
175Points of Interest
629The Tucumcari Murals
176Visitor Tips
630Visitor Information
177Emergency Contacts
631Emergency Contacts
178Missouri Botanical Garden
632Additional Points of Interest
179A Visionary's Dream
633Accommodation
180Educational and Conservation Efforts
634Visitor Tips
181Accessibility and Visitor Information
635Historical and Cultural Sites
182A Connection to Route 66
636Route 66 Museum in Albuquerque
183Points of Interest
637Historical and Cultural Significance
184Visitor Information
638Visitor Information
185Visitor Tips
639Emergency Contacts
186Emergency Contacts
640Additional Points of Interest
187St. Louis Art Museum
641Accommodation
188Historical Milestones
642Visitor Tips
189Architectural Evolution
643New Mexico Route 66 Interpretive Center
190Diverse Collections
644Visitor Information
191Educational and Cultural Impact
645Hours of Operation
192Recent Exhibitions
646Emergency Contacts
193Visitor Experience
647Additional Points of Interest
194Visitor Information
648Accommodation
195Visitor Tips
649Visitor Tips
196Points of Interest
650Pecos National Historical Park
197Emergency Contacts
651Highlights
198Nearby Attractions in Forest Park
652Visitor Tips
199Route 66 Towns: Cuba
653Nearby Accommodations & Dining
200Historic Wagon Wheel Motel
654Emergency Contacts
201Artistic Murals and Cultural Landmarks
655Additional Points of Interest
202Natural Attractions and Recreational Activities
656GettingThere
203Culinary Delights and Local Businesses
657Nature and Outdoor Activities
204Points of Interest
658Carlsbad Caverns National Park
205Route 66 Murals
659Visitor Information
206Wagon Wheel Motel
660Emergency Contacts
207Fanning 66 Outpost and the World's Largest Rocker
661Additional Points of Interest
208Osage Trail Legacy Monument
662Accommodation
209Crawford County History Museum
663Visitor Tips
210Visitor Information
664Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness
211Cuba Visitor Center
665Visitor Information
212Visitor Tips
666Emergency Contacts
213Emergency Contacts
667Additional Points of Interest
214Lebanon
668Accommodation
215Historical Significance
669Visitor Tips
216Route 66 Museum
670Sandia Mountains
217Munger Moss Motel
671Outdoor Adventures
218Boswell Route 66 Park
672Visitor Information
219Downtown Lebanon
673Emergency Contacts
220Natural Attractions
674Additional Points of Interest
221Visitor Tips
675Accommodation
222Visitor Information
676Visitor Tips
223Lebanon Tourism Department
677CHAPTER 8
224Route 66 Museum
678ARIZONA – THE Grand CanyonSTATE
225Emergency Contacts
679Grand Canyon National Park
226Joplin: Overview
680South Rim Viewpoints
227Landmarks and Point of Interest
681Top Viewpoints
228Route 66 Mural Park
682Visitor Information
229Downtown Joplin
683Emergency Contacts
230Murphysburg Historic District
684Accommodations
231Joplin City Hall and Thomas Hart Benton Mural
685Visitor Tips
232Bonnie and Clyde's Joplin Hideout
686Additional Points of Interest
233Schifferdecker Park and Joplin Museum Complex
687Hiking the Rim Trail
234Route 66 Decommissioning and Legacy
688Visitor Information
235Visitor Information
689Emergency Contacts
236Joplin Route 66 Visitors Center
690Additional Points of Interest
237Visitor Tips
691Accommodation
238Emergency Contacts
692Visitor Tips
239Historical Landmarks
693Helicopter Tours
240Route 66 State Park
694Visitor Information
241Overview
695Safety and Regulations
242Landmarks and Point of Interest
696Accommodation
243Visitor Center: The Bridgehead Inn
697Visitor Tips
244Recreational Opportunities
698Emergency Contacts
245Commemorating Times Beach
699Additional Points of Interest
246Visitor Information
700Historic Route 66 Stops
247Park Hours
701The Route 66 Museum in Kingman
248Points of Interest
702Visitor Information
249Visitor Tips
703Museum Highlights
250Emergency Contacts
704Additional Points of Interest
251Meramec Caverns
705Accommodation
252A Journey through Time
706Visitor Tips
253Transformation into a Tourist Attraction
707Hackberry General Store
254Meramec Caverns and Route 66
708Visitor Information
255A Legacy Preserved
709Attractions & Highlights
256Points of Interest
710Visitor Tips
257Visitor Information
711Additional Points of Interest
258Visitor Tips
712Accommodation
259Emergency Contacts
713The Mother Road Route 66 Museum in Barstow
260Additional Activities
714Visitor Information
261Red Cedar Inn
715Emergency Contacts
262Early Years and Development
716Additional Points of Interest
263Cultural Significance and Notable Patrons
717Accommodation
264Ownership and Operational Changes
718Visitor Tips
265Current Status and Visiting Information
719Unique Landmarks
266Visitor Information
720Meteor Crater
267Points of Interest
721Visitor Information
268Visitor Tips
722Attractions
269Emergency Contacts
723Accommodation
270Outdoor Activities
724Additional Points of Interest
271Mark Twain National Forest
725Emergency Contacts
272Hiking and Backpacking
726Walnut Canyon National Monument
273Camping
727Emergency Contacts
274Water Activities
728Additional Points of Interest
275Biking and Off-Roading
729Accommodation
276Equestrian Activities
730Visitor Tips
277Wildlife Viewing and Hunting
731The Painted Desert
278Scenic Drives
732Visitor Information
279Caving and Geological Exploration
733Emergency Contacts
280Visitor Tips
734Additional Points of Interest
281Visitor Information
735Accommodation
282Points of Interest
736Visitor Tips
283Emergency Contacts
737Adventure and Outdoor Recreation
284Onondaga Cave State Park
738Petrified Forest National Park
285Cave Exploration
739Visitor Information
286Hiking Trails
740Emergency Contacts
287Camping Facilities
741Accommodation
288Fishing and Boating
742Additional Points of Interest
289Picnicking and Swimming
743Lake Mead National Recreation Area
290Additional Information
744Visitor Information
291Points of Interest
745Emergency Contacts
292Visitor Tips
746Additional Points of Interest
293Visitor Information
747Accommodation
294Emergency Contacts
748Visitor Tips
295Hiking in Ozark National Scenic Riverways
749Havasu Falls
296Trail Highlights
750Visitor Information
297Planning Your Hike
751Emergency Contacts
298Safety and Preservation
752Additional Points of Interest
299Points of Interest
753Accommodation
300Visitor Tips
754Visitor Tips
301Visitor Information
755CHAPTER 9
302Emergency Contacts
756CALIFORNIA – THE GOLDEN STATE
303CHAPTER 4
757Santa Monica: The End of the Road
304KANSAS – THE SUNFLOWERSTATE
758Santa Monica Pier
305Short but Scenic
759Visitor Information
306Galena
760Emergency Contacts
307A Glimpse into Galena's MiningPast
761Additional Points of Interest
308Route 66: Galena's Lifeline
762Accommodation
309Must-See Attractions in Galena
763Visitor Tips
310The Kansas Route 66 Historic Byway
764Third Street Promenade
311Coffeyville
765Visitor Information
312A Glimpse into Coffeyville's Past
766Emergency Contacts
313Exploring Coffeyville Today
767Additional Points of Interest
314A Detour worth Taking
768Accommodation
315Baxter Springs
769Visitor Tips
316Route 66 Attractions
770Venice Beach
317Culinary Delights
771Visitor Information
318Preserving the Legacy
772Emergency Contacts
319Planning Your Visit
773Additional Points of Interest
320Visitor Information
774Accommodation
321Museum Hours
775Visitor Tips
322Accessibility
776Los Angeles and Route 66 Landmarks
323Best Time to Visit
777Hollywood Boulevard
324Visitor Tips
778Key Attractions
325Emergency Contacts
779Visitor Information
326Notable Attractions
780Emergency Contacts
327Cars on theRoute
781Accommodation
328Historical Roots: The Kan-O-Tex Service Station
782Visitor Tips
329A Tribute to Pixar's 'Cars'
783Additional Points of Interest
330Visitor Experience: Nostalgia and Novelty
784The California Route 66 Museum
331Preservation and Community Engagement
785Visitor Information
332Planning Your Visit
786Operating Hours
333Rainbow Bridge
787Admission
334Historical Significance
788Exhibits and Attractions
335Architectural Features
789Visitor Tips
336Preservation Efforts
790Additional Points of Interest Nearby
337Cultural Impact
791Accommodation
338Visiting the Rainbow Bridge
792Emergency Contacts
339Visitor Tips
793Angel's Flight Railway
340Points of Interest Nearby
794Visitor Information
341Visitor Information
795Ticketing and Fares
342Emergency Contacts
796Safety and Accessibility
343Historic Route 66 Visitor Center
797Additional Points of Interest Nearby
344Cultural Insights
798Accommodation Options
345Local Diners and Eateries
799Visitor Tips
346Nelson’s Old Riverton Store (formerly Eisler Bros.) – Riverton, KS
800Emergency Contacts
347Baxter Springs Smokehouse BBQ – Baxter Springs, KS
801Quirky Attractions
348Don Juan’s Mexican Restaurant – Baxter Springs, KS
802Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch
349Red Ball Bar & Grill – Baxter Springs, KS
803Visitor Information
350Bricks & Brews Woodfire Grill & Pub – Baxter Springs, KS
804Nearby Attractions
351Valentine Diners – A Kansas Legacy
805Accommodation
352Art Deco Architecture
806Visitor Tips
353The Fox Theater, Hutchinson
807Contact Information
354The Hollywood Theater, Leavenworth
808The Wigwam Motel
355Hotel Roberts, Pratt
809Accommodation
356Anthony Theater, Anthony
810Visitor Information
357Art Deco in Wichita
811Nearby Attractions
358Statewide Presence
812Visitor Tips
359Historical Markers and Monuments
813Emergency Contacts
360Outdoor Exploration
814Additional Points of Interest
361Cherokee State Fishing Lake
815Giant Rock (Land of Giant Rock)
362Fishing Opportunities
816Historical Significance
363Camping and Picnicking
817Visiting Giant Rock
364Boating and Canoeing
818Visitor Tips
365Wildlife Observation and Hiking
819Nearby Attractions
366Conservation and Regulations
820Accommodation
367Points of Interest
821Visitor Information
368Visitor Information & Tips
822Emergency Contacts
369Emergency Contacts
823Scenic Routes and Natural Parks
370Picher Mining Field
824Joshua Tree National Park
371Historical Significance
825Visitor Information
372Environmental and Health Challenges
826Accommodation
373Decline and Abandonment
827Dining and Supplies
374Current Landscape and Exploration
828Visitor Tips
375Visitor Information
829Additional Points of Interest
376Points of Interest
830San Bernardino National Forest
377Visitor Tips
831Visitor Information
378Emergency Contacts
832Emergency Contacts
379Spring River
833Points of Interest
380Geography and Course
834Accommodation
381Historical Significance
835Visitor Tips
382Outdoor Recreation
836Additional Resources
383Accommodations and Amenities
837Point Dume State Beach
384Conservation and Respect for Nature
838Activities and Attractions
385Visitor Information
839Visitor Tips
386Visitor Tips
840Nearby Attractions
387Points of Interest
841Accommodation
388Emergency Contacts
842Emergency Contacts
389CHAPTER 5OKLAHOMA – THE SOONER STATE
843CHAPTER 10
390Tulsa and Oklahoma City
844ROUTE 66 MAPS
391Philbrook Museum of Art
845(Untitled)
392Architectural Elegance and Expansive Gardens
846Chicago to Santa Monica
393A Diverse and Rich Collection
847Starting Point: Chicago, Illinois
394Engaging Exhibitions and Education Programs
848Key Stops along the Route
395Visitor Accessibility
849Visitor Information
396Visitor Information
850Emergency Contacts
397Hours of Operation
851Accommodations
398Admission Fees
852Visitor Tips
399Visitor Tips
853Additional Points of Interest
400Visitor Guidelines
854Major Attractions on the Map
401Emergency Contacts
855Illinois to Missouri
402Points of Interest
856Kansas to Oklahoma
403Route 66 Museum
857Texas to New Mexico
404National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
858Arizona to California
405Exhibitions and Galleries
859Emerging Attractions
406Art Collections
860Detailed City and Town Maps
407Educational Programs and Events
861Scenic Routes and Detours
408Visiting the Museum
862Best Scenic Byways along the Route
409Historic Route 66 Towns
863Illinois Route 66 National Scenic Byway
410Stroud
864Missouri Route 66 State Scenic Byway
411Overview
865Kansas Historic Route 66 Byway
412Rock Café: Vintage Gas Stations and Motels
866Oklahoma Route 66 National Scenic Byway
413Ozark Trail and Monument
867New Mexico Route 66 National Scenic Byway
414Modern Attractions
868Arizona Route 66 All-American Road
415Visitor Information
869California's Mojave Desert Stretch
416Points of Interest
870Recommended Off-Route Stops
417Visitor Tips
871Shaffer Springs, Arizona
418Emergency Contacts
872Meteor City, Arizona
419Elk City
873Jack Rabbit Trading Post, Arizona
420Overview
874Amboy, California
421National Route 66 & Transportation Museum
875Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch, California
422Elk City Museum Complex
876Historical Markers and Landmarks
423Parker Drilling Rig #114
877Topographical Features
424Route 66 Attractions
878Elevation Changes along the Route
425Community and Culture
879Illinois to Missouri: Gentle Beginnings
426Points of Interest
880Oklahoma to Texas: Rolling Landscapes
427Visitor Tips
881New Mexico: Ascending the High Desert
428Visitor Information
882Arizona: Peaks and Passes
429Emergency Contacts
883California: Descending to the Pacific
430Chickasha
884Rivers, Lakes, and Natural Features
431Historical Significance
885Rivers along Route66
432Route 66 Landmarks
886Lakes and Water Bodies
433Cultural and Recreational Highlights
887Natural Features and Landscapes
434Local Cuisine and Hospitality
888Desert and Mountain Areas
435Planning Your Visit
889Desert Landscapes
436Attractions Nearby
890Mountain Terrains
437Points of Interest
891CHAPTER 11
438Visitor Tips
892SUGGESTED ROUTES FOR DIFFERENT TRAVELERS
439Emergency Numbers
893For Families: Child-friendly Attractions and Stops
440Landmarks and Attractions
894Interactive Museums
441Round Barn in Arcadia
895Scenic Pit Stops for Kids
442Architectural Marvel
896For Solo Travelers
443Role in Route 66 History
897Solitude and Reflection Spots
444Preservation Efforts
898Shaffer Springs – Arizona
445Visiting Today
899Amboy Crater – California
446Lucille's Service Station
900Amboy –California
447Origins and Architectural Significance
901Best Route for Adventure Seekers
448Lucille Hamons: The Heartbeat of the Station
902Arizona: The Ultimate Adventure Playground
449Challenges and Legacy
903Highlights of the Arizona Route
450Preservation and Visitor Experience
904Why Arizona for Solo Travelers?
451Nearby Attractions
905Tips for the Journey
452Visiting Information
906Solo Hiking and Outdoor Adventures: Tips for Solo Hiking on Route 66
453Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
907Wrapping Up
454A Storied Beginning