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The Mother Road is turning 100! 🛣️✨ �
In 1926, Route 66 was born, connecting Chicago to LA. From the first wagon roads tested with CAMELS to the first fully paved highway that inspired songs and legends, this road has seen it all. �
We’ve compiled a list of tips gathered from the National Park Service, RoadTripUSA, and travel blogs to give you a complete and concise guide for your road trip across Route 66. � �Read on to learn about how this route was built and gained popularity, how to travel across it today, and some of the major events happening this year to commemorate this iconic highway! 🇺🇸

100 Years of the Mother Road: A Guide to the Route 66 Centennial In 1926, the nation's second highway running from Chicago to Los Angeles was officially opened. Unlike the Lincoln Highway, which aimed to create a time-efficient transcontinental route, Route 66 connected hundreds of rural communities, boosting commerce first for farmers and later for truckers. Thi...