A story worth following.
Discover the early coast-to-coast highway through town centers, road markers and surviving alignments. The route changed over time, so the pleasure lies in exploring selected sections and the communities they connected.
Places to begin
- Gettysburg region
- Omaha
- Sacramento
Suggested starting points, not a turn-by-turn route. Choose a manageable local section; stops may be far apart.
Make the visit work for you
Give the story time
Allow time for interpretation, a short walk and conversations. One well-chosen historic place can be more rewarding than a rushed list of stops.
Bring your group comfortably
Confirm parking, restrooms, walking surfaces and group reservations with each site. A historic trail designation does not guarantee coach access.
U.S. visits only. Historic routes may cross private property or have disconnected public sections. Official links provide current maps, access and operating information. Photographs may show earlier conditions.