Stories from the Mother Road

Share your journey. Relive the past. Inspire the road ahead.

Where Every Journey Lives Forever

Real voices, real places, one legendary road.

From family road trips to solo adventures, every story becomes part of Route 66’s living memory. Share yours, explore others, and see the Mother Road through countless voices.

A Living Storybook of Route 66

Where every traveler adds a chapter to the Mother Road.

Discover Real Journeys

Learn from those who’ve been.

Browse authentic Route 66 stories, each pinned to real stops along the road. Find must-see attractions, hidden gems, and cultural moments that guidebooks overlook. No ratings, no noise, just timeless traveler insights you can trust to make your adventure richer and more meaningful.

Tell Your Story

Put your trip on the map.

Turn your adventure into part of Route 66’s living memory. Upload photos, videos, and reflections, each connected to verified stops. Share highlights, tips, and personal moments others can discover for years. Your journey doesn’t get buried in a social feed, it inspires new generations.

Discover the Stories of Route 66

See the road through the eyes of fellow travelers. Every story connects the past with the journey ahead.

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Giants on the Mother Road

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Your Route 66 journey
belongs here

Inspire others by sharing your photos, videos, and memories from the road. Every story adds to the living history of Route 66.

Who Should Share Their Story

Travelers

Locals

Historians

Write Your Page in Route 66’s Living Story

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Frequently asked
questions

Unlike a social feed that disappears tomorrow, Stories From the Mother Road is permanent, mapped to real Route 66 stops, and searchable by future travelers. Your story isn’t lost in the noise, it becomes part of the living record of the road.

Because your journey is part of Route 66’s legacy. Sharing helps travelers discover new places, keeps memories alive, and preserves the culture of the Mother Road for future generations.

Simply sign up and you’ll get your own dashboard to start creating your Story From the Mother Road. From there, you can add a title, trip dates, photos, videos, and reflections. Each story is connected to real Route 66 stops so others can discover your journey. It’s simple, and your story
becomes part of Route 66’s living history.

No. Every story is permanent, searchable, and tied to Route 66 stops. It will always be discoverable by other travelers

Yes. You can update with new photos or stops anytime, so your Route 66 journey grows with you.

Yes. Every story has its own link you can share by text, email, or social media.

Use the search or filters above the story grid to look by town, state, or business name, or explore directly on the map inside each story

Yes. You retain ownership of your content. By uploading, you give Connect66 permission to display and share it within the platform so others can experience your journey.

Yes. You’ll be able to manage your stories from your dashboard and update or request removal at any time.

Yes. Sharing your story on Stories from the Mother Road is always free.

Join the story still unfolding on Route 66. Create your account to share, explore, and connect.