Apr 30, 2026
Celebrating the Route 66 Centennial
This Doodle celebrates a century of Route 66 connecting America from the Great Lakes to the West Coast.
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About the Route 66 Centennial Doodle
This Doodle pays tribute to the legendary Route 66. From Chicago to Santa Monica, the Mother Road has connected Americans through iconic neon signs, classic diners, and roadside wonders for a century.
To celebrate the highway's heritage, the artwork features Route 66’s signature letterforms and historic road signs captured by Pics On Route 66 photographer, David J. Schwartz:
G — Delgadillo's Snow Cap Drive-In, California
O — Blue Swallow Motel, New Mexico
O — Historic Route 66 Motel sign, Arizona
G — Munger Moss Motel, Missouri
L — Munger Moss Motel, Missouri
E — Blue Swallow Motel, New Mexico
Buckle up for the ultimate journey down Route 66 in honor of its 100th anniversary, crafted with Ask Maps. Explore the route here.
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