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Route 66’s 100th birthday is turning sleepy small towns into world record chasers and city-wide parties
- Route 66, known as the Mother Road, stretches 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, passing through eight states and iconic attractions.
- Route 66 is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2026, with communities along the road hosting events such as car shows, parades, and festivals to honor its history.
- Increased interest in domestic travel and nostalgia has sparked a revival of Route 66, encouraging families to explore sections of the road slowly for memorable trips with unplanned stops and vintage attractions.
- Families are encouraged to take leisurely drives on portions of Route 66, enjoying spontaneous stops and vintage motels to embrace the road's charm and nostalgia during their road trips.
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Route 66 Turns 100 This Year. Here's How To Road Trip It With Kids.
Known as the "Mother Road," Route 66 stretches 2,448 miles from Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier, winding through eight states and showcasing some of America's most iconic roadside attractions, quirky small towns, and slices of classic Americana.Now, a century after it first opened, Route 66 is experiencing a revival. As the iconic highway celebrates its 100th anniversary, new Booking.com data reveals growing interest in the small towns that hel…
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Route 66’s 100th birthday is turning sleepy small towns into world record chasers and city-wide parties
Route 66 turns 100 this year, and the towns along it are making sure the whole country hears about it. Somewhere between Chicago and Santa ... Read moreThe post Route 66’s 100th birthday is turning sleepy small towns into world…
·Cherokee County, United States
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