Route 66

A Tribute to an American Icon

Author DK Travel
Hardcover
$30.00 US
| $39.99 CAN
On sale Feb 24, 2026 | 256 Pages | 9780241784747

Hit the road and experience the magic of Route 66

Taking you on an unforgettable journey along America’s most iconic highway, Route 66 honors the mother of all road trips.

From its kitsch motels to the neon-lit diners, the historic towns to the roadside attractions, no other road trip has had such an enduring impact on American culture as Route 66. And we’re here to celebrate it.

Filled with stories of unexpected encounters, eccentric characters and legendary locations, not forgetting the stops that make this road trip so special, Route 66 will have you yearning for the open road.
DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

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DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.

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Hit the road and experience the magic of Route 66

Taking you on an unforgettable journey along America’s most iconic highway, Route 66 honors the mother of all road trips.

From its kitsch motels to the neon-lit diners, the historic towns to the roadside attractions, no other road trip has had such an enduring impact on American culture as Route 66. And we’re here to celebrate it.

Filled with stories of unexpected encounters, eccentric characters and legendary locations, not forgetting the stops that make this road trip so special, Route 66 will have you yearning for the open road.

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DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. 

DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.

DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.

dk.com/travel View titles by DK Travel
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