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  2. List of Route 66 museums - Wikipedia

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    A Route 66 museum is a museum devoted primarily to the history of U.S. Route 66, a U.S. Highway which served the states of California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois, in the United States from 1926 until it was bypassed by the Interstate highway system and ultimately decommissioned in June 1985.

  3. List of landmarks on U.S. Route 66 - Wikipedia

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    The landmarks on U.S. Route 66 include roadside attractions, notable establishments, and buildings of historical significance along U.S. Route 66 (US 66, Route 66).. The increase of tourist traffic to California in the 1950s prompted the creation of motels and roadside attractions [1] as an attempt of businesses along the route to get the attention of motorists passing by. [2]

  4. U.S. Route 66 in Texas - Wikipedia

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    The original US 66 followed an east-west line across the Texas Panhandle from Glenrio, New Mexico and Texas to Texola, Oklahoma.When Interstate 40 (I-40) was constructed most of the highway was upgraded in place, reducing construction costs and keeping existing towns close to the new highway to minimize tourism losses.

  5. Your Guide to a Route 66 Road Trip - AOL

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    Route distance: 400 miles. Suggested length of time: 2 to 3 days “The Land of Enchantment is just that for Route 66 travelers, offering almost 400 miles of history to explore,” says Busby.

  6. 11 Historic Route 66 Gas Stations Worth a Pit Stop - AOL

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    10. Roy's Motel and Cafe. Amboy, CA. Roy's is perhaps the most famous landmark on Route 66 thanks to its iconic sign that can be seen from miles around the Mojave Desert. When it opened in 1938 ...

  7. Route 66: Then and Now - AOL

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    Route 66 had had a major impact on American history in the 20th century. ... Texas. Shamrock is still home to one of Route 66's most famous remaining examples of art deco architecture, the U-Drop ...

  8. Category:Tourist attractions along U.S. Route 66 - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Tourist attractions along U.S. Route 66" The following 43 pages are in this category, out of 43 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

  9. Driving Route 66? Here Are 19 Historic Restaurants Worth a ...

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    Adrian, Texas. Midpoint Cafe got its name because it's the geographic midway point between Chicago and Los Angeles on historic Route 66 — both cities are 1,139 miles away from the cafe. It was ...