LibGuides: Historic Route 66: Kansas

Kansas: 13 miles

Kansas Route 66 Association
To Promote, Preserve, and Protect the 13.2 miles of Route 66 in Kansas.
Kansas Route 66 Historic Byway
The Kansas Route 66 Historic Byway offers opportunities for visitors to enjoy a variety of experiences to "get their own kicks" while driving the original Kansas portion of Route 66, found in the "Ozark Plateau" or Southeast corner of the state.
Nelson's Old Riverton Store
Operating along Historic Route 66 since before the Route officially opened. You'll find groceries, gifts, Route 66 memorabilia and local handicrafts.
Mash Arch Bridge
This bridge, commonly know as Rainbow Bridge, is the only drivable bridge of its kind along the historic Route.
National Park Service: Route 66 in Kansas
US Highway 66, popularly known as “Route 66,” is significant as the nation’s first all-weather highway linking Chicago to Los Angeles. Explore places along this historic roadway as it passes through Kansas.

Route 66 in Kansas by Joe Sonderman; Cheryl Eichar Jett
ISBN: 1467116513
Publication Date: 2016-07-04
There are only 13.2 miles of Route 66 in Kansas, but the Sunflower State packs in as much history and adventure per mile as any of the eight Route 66 states. Route 66 in Kansas includes the wild tales from the days of "Red Hot Street" and the "First Cowtown in Texas." Blood was spilled here during the Civil War and when workers in the mines fought for their rights. Travelers will meet a beloved character from the motion picture Cars, cross a rare Rainbow Bridge, and see classic scenes along the Main Streets. Kansas was completely bypassed and was not even mentioned in the Bobby Troup song "(Get Your Kicks) on Route 66," but it would be a major mistake to pass it by today. It deserves to be experienced slowly--with the top down and the radio up.