Follow the path of history with the Historic Alignment tag, featuring road segments that trace original U.S. highway alignments no longer used today.
The 🕰️ Historic Alignment tag is used for segments of highway that follow a former or original route of a major U.S. highway—often bypassed, decommissioned, or rerouted over time. These alignments may include old pavement, narrow bridges, vintage signage, or remnants of once-thriving roadside towns.
These routes are valuable for their connection to highway history and often appeal to travelers interested in nostalgia, Americana, or the evolution of U.S. road infrastructure. They may no longer carry heavy traffic but still offer a glimpse into the past.
Take a nostalgic drive down Central Avenue in Albuquerque, New Mexico—Historic Route 66—where neon signs, university bustle, downtown charm, and desert landscapes bring the Mother Road to life. This 20-mile journey captures the spirit of old-school travel in a moder…
Cruise 4 nostalgic miles along Historic Route 66 through Santa Rosa, New Mexico—past the Blue Hole, vintage motels, and classic roadside Americana. A short but unforgettable slice of the Mother Road.
Cruise through Tucumcari, New Mexico along Historic Route 66 in this six-mile drive filled with retro neon, roadside nostalgia, and Route 66 landmarks. From the Welcome Center to the iconic statue, follow the heart of the Mother Road.
Cruise 3 miles through McLean, Texas on Historic Route 66. Visit the Devil’s Rope Museum, see the first Phillips 66 station outside Oklahoma, and enjoy a timeless slice of Route 66 Americana.
Take a drive down Historic Route 66 through Shamrock, Texas, and experience a short but unforgettable ride past iconic landmarks like the U Drop Inn and classic roadside charm that embodies the spirit of the Mother Road.
Cruise through history on a 9-mile drive along Historic Route 66 in Elk City, Oklahoma. Pass the Old Town Museum, classic mid-century roadside scenes, and end near I-40—where the Mother Road merges with modern travel once again.
Cruise 17 miles west along Historic Route 66 from Lucille’s Historic Gas Station in Hydro through Weatherford, Oklahoma, and on toward Clinton. Explore Route 66 landmarks, aviation history, and vintage alignments on this classic Oklahoma drive.
Take a scenic 28-mile drive along Oklahoma Highway 66 from Oklahoma City to El Reno, exploring Route 66 landmarks, Lake Overholser Bridge, and the historic towns of Yukon and El Reno.
Take a peaceful drive through rural West Tennessee along U.S. Route 70 from Jackson to Huntingdon. This 29-mile stretch of Tennessee’s oldest highway showcases farmland, small-town life, and timeless Southern charm.
Take a drive along Interstate 55 southbound through Memphis, Tennessee, from the Mississippi River to the state line. Navigate historic interchanges, pass Graceland, and explore Memphis’s evolving highway landscape in this 15-mile journey.
Drive U.S. Route 41 southbound in Henderson, Kentucky, from the Ohio River at the Indiana state line to Interstate 69. Explore river views, historic highway alignments, and the modern I-69 interchange on this short but scenic route.
Take a scenic drive along U.S. Route 412 Alternate from Locust Grove to Kansas, Oklahoma. Explore 34 miles of rolling hills, farmland, and Cherokee Nation history along this peaceful alternative to the Cherokee Turnpike.