Historic Route 66 is an All-American Road in Oklahoma, Missouri, New Mexico, Illinois, Arizona, California, about 1409 km (875 mi) long.
U.S. Route 66 or U.S. Highway 66 (US 66 or Route 66) was one of the original highways in the United States Numbered Highway System. Established on November 11, 1926, with signage erected the following year, the highway ran from Chicago, Illinois, through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona before terminating in Santa Monica, California, covering 2,448 miles (3,940 km). US 66 became a major route for westward migration, especially during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, and contributed to the economic development of communities along its path. It later faced decline as traffic was diverted to the Interstate Highway System in the mid-20th century. The highway was officially removed from the United States Highway System in 1985 after being largely replaced by Interstate highways. Many segments of the former route have since been preserved as Historic Route 66, a National SFrom Wikipedia — U.S. Route 66, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Top locations in Oklahoma
Ghost TownPicher
Ghost TownCardin
WaterfallTurner Falls
Ghost TownCayuga
Rock FormationBlack Mesa
Ghost TownAvard
Mountain PeakMount Scott
Mountain PeakTurkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area
Ghost TownPiney
Tips for scenic drive photography
- Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
- Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
- Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
- A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.