At one time, Albuquerque was etched with dusty dirt roads and dotted with ambling wagons. Later on came Route 66, flashy neon signs and roadside stops like the Alamo Court and El Vado Motel — some of ...
Plus, it sits along the longest preserved stretch of the Mother Road.
In celebration of Route 66's 97th birthday, Stacker curated a slideshow highlighting the construction and early years of the iconic American road. Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription ...
As the 100th anniversary of Route 66 approaches in 2026, join Pulitzer Prize winners Jonathan Bullington and E. Jason Wambsgans as they spotlight the stops and people who live along America’s highway.