• U.S. Route 66 or U.S. Highway 66 (US 66 or Route 66) was one of the original highways in the United States Numbered Highway System.
  • US Route 66, also known as the Main Street of America or the Mother Road, is one of the most iconic highways in the United States.
  • I'm Ashley Thompson. And I'm Caty Weaver. Join us next week for a special report on Chicago, Illinois where Route 66 begins its journey west.
  • Plan an historic Route 66 road trip from start to end or drive a stretch of the Mother Road with maps, top sights, and history of the route.
  • Contact Us. ... Route 66 had its official beginnings in 1926 when the Bureau of Public Roads launched the nation’s first Federal highway system.
  • Select the state below for full information on its Top 10 most famous sights: US Route 66.
  • The U.S. Route 66 Centennial Commission is getting ready to celebrate 100 years of the historic Mother Road of the United States in 2026.
  • At 630 feet high, St Louis’s Gateway Arch is the tallest arch in the world. On our Route 66 tours, we’ll whisk you to the top to take in views across the city and beyond.
  • US Route 66 is the ultimate route for most road trips. The US Route 66 is famous for representing the American spirit throughout its many historical stops.
  • On some of our road trips across the USA, we drive 500 miles a day, or more. At that rate, we could drive the entire Route 66 in about 5 days.