Some of US 66 is still there, some is long gone, some dead ends, and some is inaccessable. The "Main Street of America" was replaced by the Interstate Highway System. Most is signed "Historic US 66" or something similar. Some of what's left is in good shape, some isn't. If you don't mind jumping on and off the interstate highway to access what's left, what's there can certainly be driven. There may be a historical society that has maps available of exactly what's left.
Other than Old US 66, which isn't a bad idea, there are other good "classic" roads, like the Lincoln Highway (parts of US 30 and other highways, there are actually several versions of this road), (Old) US 16, The National Old Trails Hwy. (parts of US 40, and others), the Dixie Hwy., and many, many others.
To get off the beaten trail, but not too far, find some 30+ year old highway maps. Compare it to new ones, and/or use the internet to find the new names of the old highways that have been returned to state or local control. Just like 66, some still exist, some don't. These old roads are usually in not too bad of shape, don't have the traffic, usually have towns with restaurants with real food, and you won't feel as pressured driving them. Grid maps can get you farther off the beaten path.
Many restricted access and interstate highways have minimum speed limits, usually between 40 and 50 mph..
In the end, you decide what you want to do, where you want to go, and what you want to see. There are thousands of shows and fairs all summer long. Most would be thrilled to have an exhibitor with your story. Be safe and have fun.
AG
This post was edited by AG in IN at 09:15:50 05/26/11 2 times.
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