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S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S E C T I O N
ROUTE 66
C E N T E N N I A L
In 2026, U.S. Route 66 turns 100. The road runs 3,940 kilometres
(2,448 miles) from Chicago to Santa Monica, crossing eight
states—Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New
Mexico, Arizona and California. It’s a straight shot through the
American story.
Drive it now and watch the past flicker alive. Diners sizzle.
Neon signs buzz. You pull over for the strange and the storied—
classic motels, roadside relics, desert art. This is the Mother
Road at its best: raw, nostalgic, and just a little bit wild. Check
the rear-view mirror. That’s where the magic lingers.
PHOTOS: VISIT CALIFORNIA/DAVID COLLIER
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