# Route 66 Centennial Guide — Route 66 Sites & Navigation

> Historic Route 66 guide with offline navigation and site details. (iPhone/iPad app by Poul David Rasmussen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route-66-centennial-guide/id6761061587 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Poul David Rasmussen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887575702)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: $6.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 1.7 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route-66-centennial-guide/id6761061587/reviews.md

## What is Route 66 Centennial Guide?

Drive the Mother Road stop‑by‑stop. The Route 66 Centennial Guide gives you 290 deeply researched sites along the full 2,400‑mile route, with built‑in navigation that opens each stop in Apple Maps or Google Maps, plus the stories behind each site. Use it as your in‑car companion to stay on Route 66, discover what’s ahead, and understand the history as you go.

Route 66 Centennial Guide puts 290 carefully researched historic sites in your pocket, covering all eight states from Chicago to Santa Monica. Whether you're a first-time traveler or a seasoned road warrior, this app transforms every mile into a story.

WHAT'S INSIDE:

290 curated sites across Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California

Rich historical narratives for every site — researched, fact-checked, and written for the road.

Professional audio narration — listen through your car speakers via Bluetooth while you drive.

Build a personal favorites list with recommended visit times at each stop.

Map your entire favorites list in Apple Maps with one tap, and navigate from site to site.

Evocative AI-generated imagery with featured vehicles brings each site to life.

Save the 4K high-resolution images directly to your Apple Photos library.

No signal? No problem. Route 66 cuts through some of America's most remote landscapes — the Mojave Desert, the Texas Panhandle, and rural Oklahoma. Your content is always available, no data connection required (except for navigation).

ONE-TIME PURCHASE

No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. Pay once and own it forever — including all future updates at no additional cost.

THE ROAD IS CALLING.

2026 is the year to drive it.

## Key features

- 267 curated historic sites
- In-car audio narration
- Offline content access
- Favorites list creation
- Navigation integration
- AI-generated imagery

## Chart rankings

- #35 in Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route-66-centennial-guide/id6761061587/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Must Have App for Rt 66!

*2026-07-05*

We were looking for an app to help navigate Rt 66. This was just what we needed. Being able to connect with Apple maps was extremely helpful. There were so many interesting stops listed that we would have missed otherwise. 
Very easy to use! Thanks for putting this together.

**Developer response:** You are most welcome.  Your recent purchase has qualified you for our Buy-One-Get-One July sale.  

Write us at dave@showrods.com to learn how to get a FREE download either:

• The Pacific Coast Highway Almanac, or....
• The Natchez Trace: An Ancient Road

You can have either app for free and browse through them, learning about the history of these heritage roads, even if you are not planning to travel them anytime soon (or give the freebie away to someone who DOES plan on going on one of these roads!). Free apps get lifetime updates, just like paid apps.

--PDR Heritage Roads

### 5/5 — GREAT LOCATION INFORMATION PROVIDED

*2026-05-03*

I just started getting familiar with this new Route 66 APP and was EXCITED with the level of history and background details provided for each location.  We just stopped at one and I provided a correction to the developer who IMMEDIATELY responded to make the update.  I was IMPRESSED with his passion for Route 66 and desire to immediately make improvements.  Kudos for that effort!

**Developer response:** Thanks for the endorsement and for the feedback on the projected opening of the Blue Whale in Catoosa, OK. The Route 66 Centennial is upon us--get out and explore!

## Frequently asked questions about Route 66 Centennial Guide

### Does Route 66 Centennial Guide have ads?

No, Route 66 Centennial Guide does not contain advertisements. It is a one-time purchase application.

### How much does Route 66 Centennial Guide cost?

Route 66 Centennial Guide is a paid app, available for a one-time purchase of $6.99. This purchase includes all future updates at no additional cost.

### What devices support Route 66 Centennial Guide?

Route 66 Centennial Guide is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

### Is Route 66 Centennial Guide suitable for younger users?

Route 66 Centennial Guide has an age rating of 17+, suggesting mature themes or content that may not be suitable for all younger audiences.

### How often is Route 66 Centennial Guide updated?

The app was last updated on June 25, 2026, indicating a recent update. The developer offers all future updates at no additional cost with the one-time purchase.

### Can I use Route 66 Centennial Guide without an internet connection?

Yes, the content of Route 66 Centennial Guide works completely offline. Only the navigation feature requires a data connection to open in Apple Maps or Google Maps.

### What makes Route 66 Centennial Guide stand out from other navigation apps?

Route 66 Centennial Guide focuses specifically on the historic Route 66, offering 267 deeply researched sites with rich historical narratives and professional audio narration, unlike general navigation apps.

### What is the user sentiment for Route 66 Centennial Guide?

Based on the available data, Route 66 Centennial Guide has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 3 ratings, indicating very positive user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5 — 2026-08-19

What's New — Version 2.5

Five new Illinois sites, from Chicago to the Mississippi River:

• Castle Car Wash (John J. Murphy Filling Station), Chicago — The little limestone castle on Ogden Avenue, built as a Standard Oil filling station in 1927 and a Route 66 landmark ever since.

• Dixie Truckers Home, McLean — The truck stop that fed the Mother Road from 1928 and became the original home of the Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame.

• Route 66 Sign Museum at Ace Sign Co., Springfield — A working sign shop's collection of rescued neon and painted signage from Illinois roadsides.

• Rt 66 Skyview Drive-In, Litchfield — The last original drive-in theater still operating on Illinois Route 66, screening films since 1950.

• Nite Spot Cafe, Fairmont City — A 24-hour truckers' café from 1947 whose mid-century neon survived a demolition order and now stands as one of the road's rarest sign artifacts.

### 2.4 — 2026-08-12

What's New — Version 2.4 Arizona field research update. This release reflects on-the-ground verification across Kingman, Seligman, and Peach Springs:

• White Rock Court (Kingman) — Major location correction. The 1935 Green Book–listed stone auto court is EAST of downtown, not west. Corrected address, new GPS coordinates, and expanded history covering Conrad Minka, the 1956 Green Book listing, and how to spot the surviving stone arches from the road.

• Kingman corridor resequenced — Kingman-area sites now run in true east-to-west driving order, so westbound travelers are no longer routed back on themselves.

• Kingman Army Airfield — Rebuilt around the Mohave Museum of History and Arts, where the airfield collection moved after the airport museum closed in 2023. New location, corrected GPS, and expanded coverage of the gunnery school and the 7,000-plane postwar boneyard.

• Andy Devine Avenue's Historic Block (Kingman) — Renamed and updated. Covers the 1915 Old Trails Garage and its Packard neon, the Brunswick, Mr D'z, the Beale Hotel restoration, and Dunton Motors' shift to a gift shop and auto museum.

• Kingman's Powerhouse District — Renamed for clarity, covering the Powerhouse, Arizona Route 66 Museum, Locomotive Park, and the Beale Street arch.

• Cool Springs Station — Added the Route 66 centennial mural painted by Sarah Leuchtner, daughter of the man who rebuilt the station from rubble.

• Grand Canyon Caverns (Peach Springs) — Updated current operations: the motel and RV park remain open, the underground suite and on-site weddings have been discontinued, underground dining can be pre-arranged, and caverns access directions are clarified.

• Peach Springs & the John Osterman Gas Station — Added the Hualapai Tribe's Culture & Route 66 Welcome Center design plans for the historic station, plus a current status update on nearby Truxton.

• Seligman Sundries (Highway Hot Dog) — Added the neighboring 1934 Studebaker Garage, now home to Octane Art and its rooftop mural.

All updated sites have been verified in person with corrected GPS coordinates and refreshed visitor guidance.

### 2.3 — 2026-08-08

What's New in Version 2.3

Eight new Arizona sites added to the Route 66 Centennial Guide, bringing us to 48 total sites in Arizona and 285 sites overall!

• Chief Yellowhorse Trading Post (Lupton) — Navajo family trading post on the AZ/NM state line
• Whiting Brothers Deluxe Motel (Holbrook) — Flagship motor court of the Whiting Brothers chain
• Geronimo Trading Post (Joseph City) — Home of the "World's Largest Petrified Log"
• Seligman Sundries / Highway Hot Dog (Seligman) — Historic 1904 building, now a hot dog and gelato shop
• Supai Motel (Seligman) — Operating motor court since the 1950s
• El Trovatore Motel (Kingman) — 1939 motor court with a 100-foot neon sign
• Hilltop Motel (Kingman) — Best view in Kingman since 1954
• Ed's Camp (Golden Valley) — 1920s trading post ruins in the Black Mountains

All sites include full history write-ups, GPS-verified locations, and period-correct vehicle imagery.

### 2.2 — 2026-08-02

Version 2.2 – Missouri Field Update

This update is the result of a July 2026 research trip along Missouri's stretch of Route 66 — visiting 46 of the 47 sites in person, talking with owners and staff, and correcting the record wherever real life had moved on from what was in the app.

Corrected & Updated:

• Refined GPS coordinates at several Missouri sites for more reliable turn-by-turn navigation
• Diamonds Restaurant (Villa Ridge) — corrected after confirming the building actually survived the 2025 tornado
• Sunset Motel (Villa Ridge) — updated to reflect fire damage discovered on-site
• Munger Moss Motel, Wagon Wheel Motel, and Shamrock Court — refreshed with current ownership and operating status
• Red's Giant Hamburg (Springfield) — corrected to point to the true historic location
• Route 66 State Park / Meramec Bridge — updated with the latest on bridge restoration plans
• Route 66 Neon Park — now reflects newly installed historical placards

New to Places to Eat & Drink:

• Rise & Grind Coffee, serving drive-thru coffee out of the original 1945 Miller's Station building
• Rich's Famous Burgers, now occupying the historic Carr Phillips 66 Station in Cuba

Plus a range of smaller wording and detail refinements across other stops, all aimed at keeping your road trip companion as accurate as the road itself.

### 2.1 — 2026-07-24

Had to fix about 6 geolocations, including site #51, the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge and Park.  The address link now takes you to the park and not the center of the old bridge!

## More apps by Poul David Rasmussen

- [Pacific Coast Highway Almanac](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-coast-highway-almanac/id6763424279)
- [Natchez Trace: An Ancient Road](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/natchez-trace-an-ancient-road/id6782391250)

All apps by Poul David Rasmussen: https://appshunter.io/developer/1887575702

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