Drive 15 peaceful miles along Historic Route 66 from Kingman to Cool Springs, Arizona. This gentle desert climb retraces the path of Route 66 travelers just before the legendary ascent into the Black Mountains.
๐ฐ๏ธ Historic Alignment
Follow the path of history with the Historic Alignment tag, featuring road segments that trace original U.S. highway alignments no longer used today.
The ๐ฐ๏ธ Historic Alignment tag is used for segments of highway that follow a former or original route of a major U.S. highwayโoften bypassed, decommissioned, or rerouted over time. These alignments may include old pavement, narrow bridges, vintage signage, or remnants of once-thriving roadside towns.
These routes are valuable for their connection to highway history and often appeal to travelers interested in nostalgia, Americana, or the evolution of U.S. road infrastructure. They may no longer carry heavy traffic but still offer a glimpse into the past.
Routes Tagged: ๐ฐ๏ธ Historic Alignment
Arizona Route 66: Seligman
Cruise through Seligman, Arizona along a 1.5-mile stretch of Historic Route 66โhome to quirky diners, neon nostalgia, and the birthplace of the Route 66 revival.
Historic Route 66 – Stockton Road: Ash Fork to Seligman – Arizona
Take a 17-mile drive through Arizona’s high desert along Historic Route 66 from Ash Fork to Seligman. Explore vintage Americana, quiet landscapes, and the birthplace of the Route 66 revival.
Historic Route 66: Ash Fork – Arizona
Take a short but storied drive through Ash Fork, Arizona on Historic Route 66. Explore Park and Lewis Avenues, see remnants of Route 66โs glory days, and learn why this small town was once Hollywood’s backdrop and a crossroads of American transport.
Historic Route 66: Flagstaff – Arizona
Cruise along 7.6 miles of Historic Route 66 through Flagstaff, Arizona, where pine forests meet railroad history and neon-lit nostalgia. Discover why this northern Arizona town remains a beloved waypoint along Americaโs Main Street.
New Mexico Road 122 – Historic Route 66: Thoreau to the Continental Divide – New Mexico
Travel 5 miles west along Historic Route 66 from Thoreau, New Mexico, to the Continental Divide. Experience a short but iconic stretch of the Mother Road through the Navajo Nation, climbing to a historic milestone where east meets west.
New Mexico Road 122 – Historic Route 66: Prewitt to Thoreau – New Mexico
Experience a quiet 10-mile journey along Historic Route 66 from Prewitt to Thoreau, New Mexico, where high desert scenery, roadside relics, and timeless history create a peaceful Southwest drive.
New Meixco Road 333 – Historic Route 66: Tijeras to Carnuel
Follow a 5-mile stretch of New Mexico Highway 333 / Historic Route 66 from Tijeras to Carnuel, winding through the Sandia Mountains and into Albuquerqueโs eastern edge on a road steeped in history.
Historic Route 66: Adrian – Texas
Experience the charm of Historic Route 66 in Adrian, Texasโthe official midpoint of the Mother Road. Visit the Midpoint Cafรฉ, snap a photo at the famous sign, and enjoy the wide-open beauty of the Texas Panhandle.
Historic Route 66: McLean – Texas
Drive 2.5 miles along Historic Route 66 through McLean, Texas, from I-40 Exit 143 to Exit 141, with a stop at the recreated Phillips 66 station for a glimpse of mid-century travel nostalgia.
Historic Route 66: Shamrock – Texas
Drive 3 miles through historic Shamrock, Texas, on Route 66, passing landmarks like the U-Drop Inn Cafรฉ and vintage roadside relics that tell the story of the Mother Road.
Historic Route 66: Hydro to Weatherford – Oklahoma
Cruise Historic Route 66 from Hydro to Weatherford, Oklahoma, passing Lucilleโs Historic Highway Gas Station and rolling prairie landscapes on this short but iconic stretch of the Mother Road.