Though long bypassed by interstates, the historic "Mother Road," stretching from Chicago to Los Angeles, remained a place for drivers to "get their kicks." Today, marking its first 100 years, Route 66 continues to attract travelers searching for an America of yesterday.
Route 66 marks 100 years; decommissioned in 1984, the 2,400-mile highway has been revived as a historic tourism route. Small businesses like the Blue Swallow Motel have sustained it as cultural custodians, proving heritage preservation can revitalize abandoned infrastructure.
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June 28, 2026 / 9:23 AM EDT
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The Midpoint Café, in Adrian, Texas, is the midway point along "America's Main Street," Route 66. Chicago is 1,139 miles one way; Los Angeles is 1,139 miles the other way. Like our country, the road is celebrating an anniversary, too, and there's only one way to celebrate.
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