This Is the No. 1 Road Trip of the Year—And the Best Itinerary to Follow

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Chicago's Navy Pier becoming official starting point of historic Route 66

Chicago is celebrating 100 years of Route 66 with a new official starting point.

ODOT to begin widening project on U.S. 169 in Owasso

Construction is set to begin next week on a stretch of U.S. 169 in Owasso as part of a highway improvement project aimed at easing congestion.The Oklahoma Depar ...

New survey shows growing interest in Route 66 for Centennial Celebration this year

A new nationwide survey, conducted by AAA, reveals strong interest in Route 66 during its 100th Anniversary. The study found ...
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Chicago Plants Route 66 Start Sign At Navy Pier In Centennial Shakeup

Navy Pier will become the ceremonial start of Route 66, with a March 25 dedication during the Toast to Harry Caray.
The Edwardsville Intelligencer

Why Route 66 still captivates travelers coming through Edwardsville

The roots of Route 66 go back to bicyclists in the late 1800s who wanted paved roads to travel on, Eichar Jett said.
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Chicago moves start of Route 66 to Navy Pier

Chicago is rewriting history for the 100th celebration of Route 66, the iconic roadway connecting Chicago to Los Angeles. The ...