U.S. Highway 66 -- popularly known as Route 66 or the Mother Road -- holds a special place in American consciousness and evokes images of simpler times, mom and pop businesses, and the icons of a mobile nation on the road. Discover this shared heritage through the historic places that recall those images and experiences that are reminders of our past and evidence of the influence of the automobile.
Route 66
The Places of Route 66
Discover the historic hotels, filling stations, restaurants, and more that line this iconic roadway.
Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program
This National Park Service program provides preservation information including technical and financial resources about Route 66.
Essays on Route 66
Read essays about the history of Route 66.
Last updated: May 4, 2020