Celebrate the 100 Year Anniversary of Route 66 (1926-2026)!
There has never been a better time to rediscover the Mother Road.
Part history, part road-trip companion, and part love letter to America’s most unforgettable highway, Route 66 Centennial Edition takes you from Chicago to Santa Monica through the legends, neon, classic cafés, vintage motels, local characters, Hollywood lore, wild trivia, and roadside oddities that kept Route 66 alive for a century.
This is not a dry catalog of dates and mile markers. It’s a lively, story-first journey through Route 66’s rise, fall, and revival, with chapters on the road’s history, The Grapes of Wrath effect, celebrity connections, local legends, forgotten corners, and even the darker side of the Mother Road. And of course, must-see stops across all eight states.
Written with warmth, humor, and a father-and-son perspective, this centennial edition is perfect for travelers planning the drive, nostalgia lovers, Americana fans, and anyone who wants a keepsake worthy of the most famous highway in America.
Whether you’re chasing the full trip or just dreaming about it, this book will make you smile, teach you something new, and send you looking for your next stop on Route 66.
Paperback