Route 66 Passports
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Many travelers on Historic Route 66 enjoy documenting their road trips with stamps collected in "passports" that they gather at different stops along the Mother Road.
A number of passports are available, including these:
Route 66 PassportThe new Fourth Edition 2023/2024 82-page edition of the Mother Road Route 66 Passport is now available to Route 66 travelers and enthusiasts. Passport holders collect unique stamps, free souvenirs and exclusive discounts at 44 carefully selected locations on their adventure along Route 66. Special pages are also provided to collect autographs or write notes, as well as illustrated maps. The popular passport is available for purchase at many Route 66 passport distribution points, and at the Touch Media website as well as at other online locations. |
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Oklahoma Route 66 Passport
The Oklahoma Route 66 Passport from the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department helps Route 66 travelers find new destinations to explore and document their progress along the way. A new updated passport (yellow) was offered beginning in 2023. In 2024, new stops featured in the updated passport include the Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center in Vinita, the historic Circle Cinema in Tulsa and the Elk City Chamber of Commerce in Elk City. The Route 66 Passport, which is available free at TravelOK.com, features 66 of the state’s memorable Mother Road attractions. It includes iconic stops like Catoosa’s Blue Whale, Stroud’s Rock Cafe and Clinton’s Oklahoma Route 66 Museum along with many newer favorites. Get your passport stamped at each stop, then take it to a Tourism Information Center to be verified and earn an exclusive Route 66 coin. Both the new yellow and previous red Route 66 Passports are now available in a digital format. Download the official TravelOK Trip Planner app on the Apple App Store or Google Play to get started. When you get to each stop, you'll find a code displayed that you can enter to digitally check in. |
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Arizona Route 66 Passport
The Arizona Route 66 Passport is your guide into the heart of America. Cruise along the Mother Road, collecting stamps at locations along the way. Each passport comes with a free Traveler's Guide. It is published by the The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona, a non-profit organization, dedicated to the preservation, protection, and promotion of both the surface, and the memories along Arizona’s portion of Route 66. Proceeds from the sale of Passports benefit this cooperative marketing initiative. Purchase an Arizona Route 66 Passport online or pick one up at one of the locations where stamps are given. More information about the Arizona Route 66 Passport Order the Arizona Route 66 Passport online Arizona Digital Route 66 Passport: Rock the Route
The Arizona Office of Tourism launched in late August of 2022 the Digital Route 66 Passport. From Topock 66 on the Colorado River in the west to The Painted Desert Trading Post in the east plus miles of famous sights, shops, eats and towns in between, the free digital passport makes planning a Route 66-centric road trip easier than ever. There’s even the chance to win prizes by checking in and uploading photos through the passport. Access to the free digital map and passport is delivered instantly to phones and mobile devices after a quick sign-up. Read how the Passport works and how to get one: Arizona Digital Route 66 Passport Read the Press Release here: Arizona Office of Tourism Launches Digital Route 66 Passport |
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Texas Route 66 Passports
The Amarillo CVB has developed the Texas Route 66 Coin Passport Program in honor of the upcoming Route 66 Centennial. Travelers can collect nine uniquely crafted coins as they explore the various cities and attractions along Route 66 in Texas. The Route 66 Passport was designed by a local Amarillo artist, Gabrielle Bivins of Fresh Press Designs, and was made to look like a classic vinyl record with a genuine vinyl record with coin slots cut out to place the collected coins in. Visitors will find QR codes for self-guided tours, a curated playlist, festival information, and a custom map to guide them along Texas Route 66. The annual Texas Route 66 Festival will kick off years of celebrations starting in 2023, leading up to the centennial of Historic Route 66. Next year's festival will be held June 6 - 15, 2024. The festival is packed with events along the Texas route, including classic car shows, Texas Route 66 bus tours, cattle drives, parades, music restivals, and a grand finale festival on Amarillo's Route 66 Historic District |
Illinois Route 66 Passport StationsWhen driving Route 66 in Illinois, don’t forget to bring a notebook and a pencil to collect all of the Illinois Route 66 Passport Stamps! When you discover a stamp on a Wayside Exhibit simply place a piece of paper over the rubbing station and use your pencil to collect a unique engraving. Each display is placed in a location that has Route 66 significance and explains that importance through various media forms. Read more about the displays and exhibits at IllinoisRoute66.org The Illinois Route 66 Wayside exhibits can be found in 17 communities along the Mother Road. Each wayside is placed at a site with historic significance and tells the story of the site’s relationship to Route 66. The interpretive stations use illustrations, pictures, and audio to explore each site. See sample location in the photos below ... |
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