Explore66

Travel smarter. Experience Route 66.

Explore66 is the app that travels like you do

Your all-in-one companion for America’s most famous road. Coming in 2026.

Find your way with smart navigation, discover real-time events and offers, and uncover the stories that shaped each stop. It’s more than maps and directions—it’s a deeper connection to Route 66, built for travelers who want every mile to matter.

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Explore66 brings Route 66 to life like never before. Designed to enhance every mile with three powerful features to reimagine your journey.

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Turn-by-turn navigation built for Route 66. Follow alignments, add stops, and discover diners, motels, and hidden gems beyond generic GPS.

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See live Route 66 events, concerts, festivals, and local deals in real time. Place Pages show hours, reviews, and offers so you never miss out.

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Unlock Route 66 history through interactive hunts. Discover stories at real stops, earn rewards, and watch the past come alive on your journey.

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Frequently asked
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It’s the only app that blends navigation, real-time events, and immersive history—making every stop meaningful, not just directional.
Coming in late 2025. We will open previews up to early subscribers on the waitlist and select partners first.
Yes. From Chicago to Santa Monica, including classic alignments, detours, and hidden gems.
Core features are free. Premium features may be offered later to enhance your experience.
We combine official sources, local associations, and historian input with community contributions. Locations and alignments are cross checked; historical items are attributed in the 66Vault. You can suggest edits or flag issues in app; our team reviews updates quickly.
You’re in control. Location is used to show nearby places/events and stays on device when possible. You can turn it off anytime. We collect minimal account info, don’t sell personal data, and provide tools to download or delete your data.
Yes. Navigation and saved content can be accessed without signal—perfect for rural stretches.
Absolutely. You can explore history, browse events, and plan trips from anywhere in the world.
It’s part of Connect66, a movement to reimagine Route 66 with technology, storytelling, and community engagement.
iOS and Android first. A desktop friendly web companion for planning is on the roadmap.

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