Route 66 Cities: Large and Small
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Different people want to experience different things on Route 66. And that is great! Transportation options and speeds vary, from personal vehicles, rental cars, and motorcycles to RVs.
Some love history, some geography. Others like classic service stations, fun quirky attractions like the giant "Muffler Men", and quaint motels, while others enjoy exploring the many museums along the route. Many seek out the many bridges on Route 66. And there are many of us that love exploring nature and enjoying outdoor recreation.
And there are some travelers that prefer larger cities, with more museums, restaurants, attractions, nightlife and lodging options. Others like the small towns with a more personable feel, a sense of safety, and ease of getting around. Route 66 has something for all these roadtrippers, from Chicago with over 2,700,000 residents to towns like Seligman, Arizona with only about 800 residents.
Here are Travel Guides for some small large and small cities and towns along Route 66 to help with your road trip planning in 2026!
Travel Guides for Larger Route 66 Cities
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Map of Route 66 Cities and Towns
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below to access other layers of features. Route 66 Travel Guides for Smaller Cities & Towns ... by State
ILLINOIS ROUTE 66 |
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OKLAHOMA ROUTE 66 |
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TEXAS ROUTE 66 |
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NEW MEXICO ROUTE 66 |
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| Route 66 Travel Guide - 202 Amazing Places by Mark Watson  |
Route 66 Full-throttle Adventure Handbook, by Drew Knowles  |
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Rand McNally 2026 Road Atlas Large Scale Spiral Bound  |
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CALIFORNIA ROUTE 66 |
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Route 66 City & State Slogans, Mottos and Bylines
| Where The Road Begins | Illinois |
| Route 66 Mural City | Cuba, Missouri |
| Birthplace of Route 66 | Springfield, Missouri |
| Capital of Route 66 | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Route 66 Midpoint Corridor | Tulsa to Oklahoma City |
| Midpoint of Route 66 | Adrian Texas |
| Birthplace of Historic Route 66 | Seligman Arizona |
| Heart of Route 66 | Kingman Arizona |