Historic Route 66 turns 100 in 2026. Explore Dining Spots on the Drive
From Fearless Fabulous You by Talk 4 Radio
May 13, 2026 · 45 min
About this episode
The episode celebrates the 100th anniversary of Route 66 by exploring its historical significance and iconic dining spots along the highway.
Road Trip Alert! Celebrating 100 years in 2026, historic Highway “Route” 66 is referred to as the "Mother Road" due to its significance in American history. This iconic highway was established on November 11, 1926, and spans 2,448 miles and 8 states: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. To commemorate the highway's centennial, "The Route 66 Cookbook" spotlights 66 iconic dining spots and recipes, from roadside diners to steakhouses and fine dining. Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network ( www.w4wn.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( www.talk4radio.com ) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( www.talk4media.com ). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media ( www.talk4media.com ), Talk 4 Podcasting ( www.talk4podcasting.com ), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
People in this episode
Host: Fearless Fabulous You
Topics covered
- Route 66
- American history
- Dining spots
- Road trip
- Centennial celebration
Keywords
- Route 66
- Mother Road
- American history
- dining spots
- road trip
- centennial
- cookbook
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Talk 4 Radio, W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network, Talk 4 Media Network
Books & works: The Route 66 Cookbook
Places: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California
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