Route 66 Centennial
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Customers at Cozy Dog Drive In have lunch in Springfield, Ill., Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025.
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Route 66 turns 100 this year, making the legendary road ripe for an American road trip. Travelers can chase neon signs, classic diners and quirky roadside stops. Crossing eight states and three time zones, the journey mixes restored landmarks with faded reminders of boom-and-bust towns. In Illinois, diners like the Cozy Dog keep old recipes alive. In Missouri, the Chain of Rocks Bridge bends across the Mississippi River. Oklahoma highlights the safe stops that existed for Black motorists during segregation. Out West, Native American tribes share their own stories. The drive ends with the final payoff — a party atmosphere at the Santa Monica Pier.
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