Chicago Names Navy Pier the New Starting Point of Historic Route 66
Chicago has officially designated Navy Pier as the new eastern starting point of Route 66, creating a symbolic pier-to-pier journey from Lake Michigan to the Pacific.
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Chicago has officially designated Navy Pier as the new eastern starting point of Route 66, creating a symbolic pier-to-pier journey from Lake Michigan to the Pacific.
More than 122 million Americans are expected to travel over the year-end holidays, even as rising costs push travelers to rethink budgets, transport choices, and hotel stays.
The U.S. Travel Association has partnered with The Great American Road Trip initiative to inspire domestic exploration ahead of America’s 250th birthday.