Route 66 Turns 100! A Century of Road Trips
In 2026, Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary! We’re hitting the Mother Road to celebrate a century of American road trips!
Established on November 11, 1926, Route 66 stretched approximately 2,448 miles from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California. Although the highway was officially decommissioned in 1985, its legacy lives on through historic towns, quirky roadside attractions, classic diners, and the travelers who continue to explore it.
In this episode of Beyond the Wheel, we take listeners on a virtual road trip from California to Illinois. Along the way, we share the…
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