Historic Route 66 Begin Sign

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78 E Adams St, #98
Chicago, IL 60603

Historic Route 66 Begin Sign is a well-known landmark in Chicago, IL that marks the starting point of the iconic Route 66.

Visitors can stop by to take photos and learn about the history of this famous highway that stretches across the United States.

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May A.
7/13/2025

Route 66 - Chicago I'm a Route 66 enthusiast. America's most iconic road trip spans over 2,400 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica. I really wanted to see this sign after having been to "The...

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Zay M.
1/1/2025

While on a mobsters and haunted mysteries walking tour with my son on a cold, rainy, Sunday afternoon, we stopped here. Per the tour guide, this was the starting location of Route 66 that went all...

Bob W.
9/14/2025

Travelled backwards from San Diego to Chicago on Route 66. Come On Chicago, have some pride in your history. The dichotomy between the cleanliness of the sign and around the sign between San...

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Tony H.
10/14/2024

A cool little sight to see while passing around through downtown Chicago. The sign is on Michigan Ave & Adams St. right across the street from the Art Institute of Chicago. Being from LA where the...

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Sanjay G.
4/2/2024

You'll find the 'Begin Route 66 sign' on E. Adams Street just west of where it intersects with Michigan Avenue, directly in front of the Art Institute of Chicago. it's been the launching point of...

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