GRAND CANYON ADVENTURE - This is home to the Route 66 Crew Grand Canyon Adventure. Join us in 4 to 5 day adventure journey to the small Native American village of Supai, Arizona, which is nestled 8 miles down inside the Grand Canyon. This location along Havasupai Creek boasts of waterfalls ranging from 65 feet to 210 feet and is where you will find the crystal clear turquoise waters of Havasu Falls. This adventure trek is scheduled every two years and is only accessible from Route 66. This is the Mother Road journey of a lifetime!  View the Route 66 Crew - Supai, Arizona and Havasu Falls Pictorial Photo Tour!

KIDS ON 66 - Kids and their parents can find travel tips and ideas for exploring Route 66, buy a guidebook aimed specifically at parents traveling the Mother Road with their children, or take a virtual trip down 66 with Scout, the "rat terrier road warrior" who serves as the mascot for this Web site designed just for families. 

ROUTE 66 NEWSLETTER - Read all about the latest happenings and upcoming events on Route 66.

ROUTE 66 RESOURCE PAGE - The largest Route 66 resource on the web. A comprehensive 8 state listing. Links to many businesses, towns and more on Route 66.

THE WEB NEWSROOM @ AZREPORTER.COM - Daily Web News for the Daily Web Surfer.

U.S. HIGHWAYS: FROM U.S. 1 TO U.S. 830 - The complete list of past and present U.S. routes, maps, photos, Standard Oil, Dixie Highway, old driver's manuals, the early days of 66 and more!

WINDY CITY - U.S. ROUTE 66 - Information, Photos, Stories, History, and Collectibles relating to Chicago and the Mother Road.

SPRING BREAK ON ROUTE 66 - A collection of links to help college students (and others) plan the ultimate spring break road trip on Route 66.

METROPARK OF ROUTE 66 - Search engine for businesses and websites located along Route 66. If you have a website that deals with Route 66 or your business is located in a community on Route 66, then submit your site. It's FREE!

JOPLINMO.COM - The Heart of the Ozarks on the web. Local interest website in Joplin, Missouri with links to many of the local attractions, sites, restaurants, hotels, parks and lots more!

EXITHERE.NET - is dedicated to backroads travel and the adventurous side of the great American roadtrip: Colorful History, Natural Wonders, Roadside Attractions, Vanishing America. Lots and lots of photographs. Drew Knowles, author of the Route 66 Adventure Handbook.

TEXAS ESCAPES - A comprehensive and detailed resource website dedicated to the history of Texas towns, museums, historical sites and much more.

OLDHAM COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Information about the towns of Wildorado, Vega, and Adrian, Texas at the midpoint of Route 66 and Cal Farley's Boys Ranch.

MOJAVE DESERT INFORMATION CENTER - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE & BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
707 W. Broadway, Needles, CA  92363
(760)326-6322

Tuesday – Sunday; 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Website for Mojave National Preserve  
Website for Needles BLM: 

Information about Mojave National Preserve and Bureau of Land Management public lands.  Displays and photos of desert information and wildlife.  A very informed staff invites you to drop in and look around.  Also, other information from Las Vegas, to Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA.

Needles Chamber of Commerce
100 G. St., Needles, CA  92363
(760)326-2050

Monday – Friday; 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Website for Needles Chamber

Local information about businesses and recreational opportunities in the tri-state area.

NIAGARA FALLS HOTELS - Budget, Standard class accommodation, hotels with children facilities, business accommodation in Niagara falls or suburbs.

SAN FRANCISCO HOTELS - All San Francisco hotels by categories: tourists class (cheap hotels), first class, standard class, deluxe hotels.

CHICAGO HOTELS -  Low and  Discount Rates in Chicago hotels, real time secure hotel reservations.

ROAD TRIPPIN' USA MAGAZINE - Roadhead flashpoint where pop culture and chrome meet asphalt and art in a head-on collision. Fuzzy dice, big fins, roadside nostalgia, online art gallery and car museum and more. Road Trippin' USA ... Kicks Asphalt!

ROUTE 66 RECOMMISSIONING INITIATIVE - The Route 66 Recommissioning Initiative seeks to put U.S. Highway 66 back on The Nation's road atlases as well as improve signage and continuity by reinstating or "recommissioning" its official U.S. Route designation.

ALLACROSSTEXAS.COM - Everything, Texas, It's all right here. Come visit the great state of Texas home to the famed Cadillac Ranch. You will find Campgrounds, National Parks, State Parks, Lakes, Attractions, Lodging and much much more.

CENTRAL PACIFIC RAILROAD - PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY MUSEUM - The first transcontinental railroad was completed when the rails of the Union Pacific, reaching westward from Omaha, Nebraska, and
those of the Central Pacific Railroad, reaching eastward from Sacramento, California were joined, completing the coast-to-coast connection. View our great collection of historic photos, including the May 10, 1869 photo of the completion site of the transcontinental railway at Promontory Summit, Utah. This location is now known as the "Golden Spike National Historic Site".

ROUTE 66 - This site is dedicated to Route 66 and is compiled and maintained by fellow roadie and Mother Road enthusiast Stefan Joppich who currently resides in Germany. This Route 66 site text is completely in the German language except for the calendar of events.

UPSTATE NEW YORK ROADS - Welcome to UpstateNYroads.com. As you can probably tell by the name of the site, here you'll find information about the roads in Upstate N.Y. Click around a bit, you'll find exit lists, photos, information on all 62 counties within the state and a whole lot more.

PENNSYLVANIA HIGHWAYS - As many of you know, Pennsylvania's highways are again the worst in the country after relinquishing that title to Arkansas for six years. The latest survey from Overdrive magazine, who bestowed the Commonwealth with that title from 1990 to 1998, ranks Pennsylvania as again having the worst. However, the Keystone State also came in second under "Most Improved." This site will delve into the histories of the highways that help Pennsylvania earn the title of "Worst Roads" or "Second Most Improved" depending on your take.

DIGITAL DESERT - ROUTE 66 PHOTO TOUR - This photo tour follows the old route from the Arizona/California stateline west, across the Mojave Desert and then south to San Bernardino, California. Subjects included are ghost towns, contemporary communities, natural features, nearby attractions as well as, and most importantly, glimpses into the past as America discovered America.

ROUTE 66 U.S.A. - Arizona has the longest stretch of Route 66 still in use today. Cities that line this historic road are as rich in history and tradition as the road itself. Keep in mind that Route 66 is more than just another road. It's a time line in our nation's history. This site provides info for the towns and cities along this Arizona stretch of the Mother Road.

TUCUMCARI, NEW MEXICO - THE HEART OF ROUTE 66 - Tucumcari Tonite! Nestled on old Route 66, is the gateway to New Mexico. Once known as the “Six Shooter Siding” a tent city for the railroad. Beginning in 1901 we have become a thriving community with a growing need for further development, offering wonderful community spirit, and opportunities for business growth.

GALLUP, NEW MEXICO - Gallup was founded as a railhead for the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad in 1881 and quickly became a trade center and supplier of coal to keep the railroad running. Following the railroad came famous Route 66 and the ever curious tourist. Gallup is best enjoyed on foot in the 12-block downtown area bordered by Route 66/Main Street, Hill Avenue, Fourth Street and First Street. The greatest concentration of interesting turn-of-the-century architecture, as well as most of the downtown trading posts and galleries that are located here, especially along Route 66 and Coal Avenue located one block south.

ORIGINS OF THE U.S. HIGHWAY NUMBERING SYSTEM - "From Names to Numbers" - An informative government article document written by Richard F. Weingroff, an Information Liaison Specialist
for the Federal Highway Administration.

HIGHWAY HISTORY - Find interesting articles and info pertaining to the history of American highways. This site is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration.

FLORIDA AUTO TRAILS - This website is focused on the named Trails of Florida, based heavily on a 1925 Rand McNally Map of Florida. The routes are shown along the major highways (US and Florida state routes) that replaced them in function, and directly in many cases.

HIGHWAY 90 -  U.S. Highway 90 was at one time the primary road for those traveling east-west across the lower southeast United States. Begun in 1926, Highway 90 spans from Jacksonville, FL to Van Horn, TX, about 1600 miles. As part of the original Old Spanish Trail, much of HWY 90 has a rich cultural heritage.

HISTORIC COLUMBIA RIVER HIGHWAY - The Columbia River Highway, later renamed the Historic Columbia River Highway (HRCH), was a technical and civic achievement of its time, successfully marrying ambitious engineering with sensitive treatment of the surrounding magnificent landscape. The Historic Columbia River Highway has gained national significance because it represents one of the earlier applications of cliff-face road building utilizing modern highway construction technologies. It is also the oldest scenic highway in the United States.

HISTORIC ROADS - Organization dedicated to the identification, preservation and management of historic roads in the United States.

ROUTE 66 CORRIDOR PRESERVATION PROGRAM - The National Park Service website dedicated to Preserving America's Heritage along Route 66. If you own a roadside business along the Mother Road, visit this site for inquiries about assistance funding for historic buildings by submitting a government Cost-Share Grant Application.

PIKES PEAK - OCEAN TO OCEAN HIGHWAY - The Pikes Peak Ocean-to-Ocean Highway spanned the continent from New York City to Los Angeles in a time when paved roads were rare and traveling by car for more than 10 miles was an adventure. This site is dedicated to this obscure but not all forgotten historic highway.

ROADSIDE AMERICA - Your Online Guide to Offbeat Tourist Attractions.

HISTORIC CALIFORNIA HIGHWAYS - The two lane roads stretches out to the horizon littered with abandoned buildings. In the distance the Interstate highway is visible, the epitome of modern road building. The historic US highways of California have the same magic that Route 66 has, although much of theirs is still waiting to be rediscovered. Visit this site for finding info on all the U.S. Highways in California.

COLORADO HIGHWAYS: HISTORIC MOTOR TRAILS - Prior to the establishment of the US Highway numbering system, the country was criss-crossed by named motor trails. These trails were usually established and signed by road booster groups and other commerce groups, not the government. They were usually marked by multi-colored rectangular signs on utility poles at intervals. At this site you will find a listing of these marked motor trails in Colorado, as they existed in 1923.

AMERICAN HIGHWAY RESOURCES - A great resources page to find info for various historic highways and roadside locations.

APACHE TRAIL SCENIC BYWAY - This historic road covers some of the most rugged terrain in Arizona. The land surrounding the road rises steeply to the north to form the Four Peaks Wilderness Area and to the south to form the Superstition Wilderness Area.

U.S. ROUTE 50 - U.S. 50 COAST to COAST. Tour across America and see the USA on US 50, also known as Highway 50 or Route 50.  'U.S. 50 Coast to Coast' documents a transcontinental journey from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Coast.

AMERICA'S BYWAYS - Resource site for info on America's Scenic Byways. Search for byways and read articles and traveler stories of the variety of "things to do" along the historic two lanes! This site is sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration and is managed by the National Scenic Byways Online
project at Utah State University and Multimedia Data Services Corporation. Order your FREE America Byways map here.

A JOURNEY IN ROAD MAPS - AAA - We've taken them for granted... throw-aways... issued every year... free... colorful and easy to read. Luckily not everyone has treated their maps in this way.  Here are some photos of a variety of historic road maps with some highway history too.

ROUTE66.COM - This website features the 75th Anniversary of Route 66 Bunion Run from Chicago to Santa Monica. Site is maintained by David and Christine Williams.

SHAMROCK, TEXAS - Shamrock has a rich history from the turn of the 20th century,through the roaring twenties & the railroad, through the oil boom and the glory days of Route 66.With the arrival of Interstate 40, Shamrock today receives thousands of visitors each year, both passing through and staying to visit the many reminders of the past including the famous U-Drop Inn and the Pioneer West Museum. Visit our town website to learn more about the history of Shamrock.

DRIVE-IN CONCESSION STAND - This website is dedicated to promote the drive-in movie theatre experience and to encourage people to patronize this unique American form of entertainment.

ROUTE 66 E-GROUP MEMBER LINKS - This site is home to the website listings of the Route 66 E-Group members.

ROUTE 66 UNIVERSITY - At Route 66 University, we are building the most complete and comprehensive source for Route 66 information anywhere on the web.

LEWIS AND CLARK INFO - This site comprises of a list of boat ramps, river access points, and restaurants along the Missouri River from St Louis to Fort Randell where the Missouri River is no longer the border between Nebraska and South Dakota. Included is a list of resources in the towns along the path of the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery Expedition.

SOUTHWEST VINTAGE CAMPER ASSOCIATION - We are a group of vintage camper enthusiasts located in New Mexico. We were formed in November of 2003 as a focus point for anybody in the area that is interested in the hobby of collecting, restoring, displaying, and most of all camping in vintage campers. Our goal is to simply share a common interest and to provide a network of information to vintage camper fans.

LEGENDS OF AMERICA - The travel site for the nostalgic and historic minded! History-rich travel destinations of the American West including Route 66. This site is also home to the Rocky Mountain General Store. Here you will find one of a kind and "Hand Picked" items especially made for Legends of America.

HIGHWAY 101 - This website is devoted to the preservation of the memory of the original route of US Highway 101 in the area from San Jose to Santa Barbara, California.

101 CAFE - The 101 Cafe began its life as a small 20-seat diner in 1928, opened by the Ekegren family. It was just the small dining room where the counters are now. As today, the restaurant was noted for its breakfast, which is still served all day. The Cafe was named for the old highway which it fronted Highway 101. You will find a nice U.S. 101 links resource list at this site.

DRIVE THE 101 - Your guide to soul of beach culture along California's historic U.S. Route 101.

ENDPOINTS OF U.S. HIGHWAYS - The purpose of this site is to provide photos and descriptions of current and historic US highways ends. Chock full of info and maps compliments of the Map Guy!

ROUTE 66 OPEN DIRECTORY - A comprehensive resource list of websites relating to Route 66.

VIRTUAL TOUR OF OLD U.S. ROUTE 6 - This virtual tour of historic Route 6 runs from Sepulveda Junction to Lone Pine with plans to extend to Nevada.

FREE CAMPGROUNDS OF THE WEST - A resource directory of free and easy to find RV campgrounds in
the West.

CRUISING AMERICA - Cruising America travels the United States, Canada and beyond, posting online travel information and photos of businesses, events and sights they encounter along the way.

TEXAS HIGHWAY ENDS - Information, maps and photos of Texas State Highways. This web site shows the information from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) about the routes the state highways.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ROADS - There is a certain romance about American culture and our love for the open road. Many cultural icons and slices of Americana have been made throughout the history of the automobile, including famous roads such as the Mother Road (U.S. 66), U.S. 99, and the National Road (U.S. 40). We at AARoads.com take a look at the roads and landscapes they traverse by discussing the road in context with the societal fabric it weaves.

INTERSTATE GUIDE - Welcome to Interstate-Guide.com, brought to you by AARoads! Our mission is to catalog every Interstate highway within the Eisenhower Interstate System. We break down each route into an individual guide to include facts, figures, photographs, and basic information.

150 ROUTE 66 LINKS - As the title states, this page is home to 150 links related to the Mother Road.

GUIDE TO U.S. ROUTE 50 IN NEVADA - An information site dedicated to assist travelers plan their trip along U.S. Route 50 in Nevada, also known as "The Loniest Highway in America". Visitors to the site will also find travel info and resources for other U.S. Highways in Nevada such as U.S. Routes 6, 93, 95, 395 and
Interstate 15.

HISTORY OF HOTEL NEVADA - Along historic U.S. Route 50, formerly an alignment of the 1913 Lincoln Highway route, in Ely, Nevada, you will find the historic Hotel Nevada. The hotel was completed in 1929 and it was not only the tallest building in Nevada due to its six full stories, but it was also the first
fire-proof building built in Nevada. The hotel also had the largest mural painting in Nevada on the outside of the building.

ROUND AMERICA LINKS - A great resource of links related to historic Two Lane America travel and the roadside icons and sites to see along the way!

PONTIAC, ILLINOIS TOURISM OFFICE
120 Howard Street
Pontiac, Illinois 61764
For more info contact Betty Estes:
Phone: 1-800-835-2055
Email: tourism@fcg.net

SANTA MONICA PIER CAM - Live From Santa Monica Bay, California! This live webcam from Santa Monica Pier and is updated every few seconds. You are looking south toward the Santa Monica Pier and the Pacific Ocean.

NOB HILL - HIGHLAND DISTRICT - ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO -  Central Avenue, Nob Hill - Highland's main street, has a split personality. It is Albuquerque's original "Main Street," like Main Streets all across the country, but its other personality is Route 66, the great Mother Road which carried countless Americans westward to California during the Great Depression. Visit this site to take a virtual walking tour through this historic district.

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