Songwriters who love the Mother Road, here's your chance. And there's money involved. Santa Monica Travel & Tourism has invited music artists to create an original song that celebrates the city's connection to Route 66 as part of the highway's centennial next year. The top prize is $10,000. The Route 66 Song Contest is open … Continue reading Santa Monica Tourism launches songwriting contest about city’s link to Route 66
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The Road Crew booked for pre-party of 2026 Texas Old Route 66 Association Motor Tour
The Texas Old Route 66 Association announced this week that The Road Crew music group will perform on Oct. 1 at the pre-party of the association's 2026 Motor Tour in Shamrock, Texas. The fifth annual Route 66 Motor Tour will take place on Oct. 2-3, 2026, during the highway's centennial. The Nashville-based group, called "America's … Continue reading The Road Crew booked for pre-party of 2026 Texas Old Route 66 Association Motor Tour
“Rediscovering Route 66 – One Miniature Mile at a Time” named an official centennial initiative
In celebration of the approaching centennial of the Mother Road, “Rediscovering Route 66 – One Miniature Mile at a Time,” by teen photographer Anthony Schmidt, has been designated an official Route 66 Centennial Project. The designation recognizes the project’s commitment to celebrating, preserving and reimagining the legacy of Route 66 as it enters its second century. … Continue reading “Rediscovering Route 66 – One Miniature Mile at a Time” named an official centennial initiative
Rand McNally named Official Map Provider for Route 66 Centennial
Rand McNally Publishing was recently named the Official Map Provider for the Route 66 Centennial. As North America's leading map and navigation company since 1872, Rand McNally will produce the Official Route 66 Centennial Anniversary Map — the definitive resource honoring the Mother Road's 100th Anniversary. This Centennial map will serve as both a travel … Continue reading Rand McNally named Official Map Provider for Route 66 Centennial
Native American Travel App-Route 66 Map initiative designated an official centennial project
The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership announced that the American Indigenous Tourism Association Native American Travel App-Route 66 Map Project has been officially designated as an Official Route 66 Centennial Project by the Route 66 Centennial Commission. In partnership with the Route 66 centennial, the association is developing a digital Route 66 map to be … Continue reading Native American Travel App-Route 66 Map initiative designated an official centennial project
Spanish, German language versions of Oklahoma Route 66 Guide available for download
The Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department recently released Spanish and German versions of the Oklahoma Route 66 Guide, now available via free download. Originally produced in English, the Oklahoma Route 66 Guide highlights attractions, restaurants, lodging, museums and historic stops across the more than 400 miles of Route 66 that run through the state. With … Continue reading Spanish, German language versions of Oklahoma Route 66 Guide available for download
Route 66 Centennial announces partnership with Only In Your State website
The Route 66 centennial and the Only In Your State website are joining forces to commemorate 100 years of the Mother Road. The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership officially appointed Only In Your State as the exclusive Official Route 66 Centennial Publishing Partner, according to a news release. Only In Your State is a digital … Continue reading Route 66 Centennial announces partnership with Only In Your State website
More details released on Route 66 Capital Cruise: World Record Classic Car Parade in Tulsa
City of Tulsa officials provided more details Wednesday about the Route 66 Capital Cruise: World Record Classic Car Parade, set for May 30, 2026, during the Route 66 centennial. The Tulsa World reported: Cars will stage at Expo Square, with the official 5.5-mile spectator's route beginning at Yale Avenue and 11th Street. Cars will travel … Continue reading More details released on Route 66 Capital Cruise: World Record Classic Car Parade in Tulsa
Study shows Route 66 ranks No. 1 in most scenic road trips
A recent study shows that Route 66 topped the list of the most scenic road trips in the United States. According to a report in Yahoo! Life: The study, conducted by vehicle data site 0-60 Specs, analyzed Tripadvisor’s Most Scenic Drives in the United States list and compared each route by the number of Instagram posts. The results … Continue reading Study shows Route 66 ranks No. 1 in most scenic road trips
“Flat Will” lets travelers take Will Rogers with them on their next road trip
The Oklahoma Route 66 Association recently announced its launch of Flat Will, an interactive way for people to honor the Sooner State's favorite son, Will Rogers, and take him on new adventures, just in time for the Route 66 centennial in 2026. Take selfies with Flat Will -- a cutout likeness of Rogers about 11 … Continue reading “Flat Will” lets travelers take Will Rogers with them on their next road trip