National Historic Route 66 Federation

09/01/2024

What are the best places to eat and stay on Route 66?

03/03/2024

This is a photo of four women playing volleyball on stilts at the beach in Venice, California, circa 1934. The three-masted tall ship in this photo has become of some interest to people commenting below. Venice Beach is less than a 2-mile walk down the beach south of the Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA walking down the beach. In 1935 Route 66 was extended from 7th & Broadway in L.A. along Santa Monica Blvd. then to the intersection of Lincoln & Olympic Blvd. The highway never officially extended to the Santa Monica Pier. (Fed. regulations required that a US Highway end at an intersection with another highway, in this case, US 101 Alt).
A comment says that the history of this photo said these people were from a circus that had come to town. Another just said that the circus winterized in Culver City, CA which is not far from Venice Beach.

02/27/2024

The EZ66 Guide for Travelers 5th Edition by Jerry McClanahan is in stock now!

Although over 80% of original Route 66 is still easily drivable, today, it is not on ordinary maps and signage is spotty. The EZ66 GUIDE For Travelers is the answer to finding the Route.The 5th Edition EZ66 GUIDE For Travelers has nearly all pages updated. This is the ultimate guide for finding and....

12/28/2022

https://national66.org/products/membership

It's that time of year to renew your membership!

12/28/2022

Yes, there are plenty of original dining and lodging establishments along the Route with the ambiance of early roadside Americana, and there are the typical franchise operations as well. We suggest you use the TripAdvisor website on the internet to locate and get current reviews on establishments at locations you plan to visit.

12/28/2022

When it was bypassed, many businesses and even entire towns closed down. The number of vehicles dwindled from thousands a day to less than 10 in some of the outlying communities. Yet, it created a microcosm of roadside America that became pickled in time. Although many of these properties have deteriorated and even been removed, others have been restored and are doing very well thanks to renewed interest in Route 66. Tourists from all over the world come to experience this unique treasure.

12/28/2022

https://national66.org/pages/route-66-history

The Beginning of Route 66 While legislation for public highways first appeared in 1916, with revisions in 1921, it was not until Congress enacted an even more comprehensive version of the act in 1925 that the government executed its plan for national highway construction. Officially, the numerical d...