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By Darren Jefferson Clay, September 20, 2025
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1 ► Alabama, Houston County, Dothan — 12 — Boiled Peanuts — Hungry for History —
On University Drive, on the right when traveling south.
2 ► Alabama, Jefferson County, Birmingham, Fountain Heights — Green Acres Café — 1705 - 4th Avenue, North —
On 4th Avenue North, on the left when traveling west.
3 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Chris’ Hot Dogs — Established In 1917 —
On Dexter Avenue east of South Perry Street, on the right when traveling east.
4 ► Alabama, Pike County, Brundidge — City of Brundidge and the Bass House / Brundidge's Peanut Butter Heritage —
On South Main Street (Alabama Route 93) 0.1 miles south of SA Graham Boulevard ( Route 10), on the right when traveling south.
5 ► Arizona, Cochise County, Bowie — Cavalry Mess Hall and Kitchen —
Near Fort Bowie Trail 1.5 miles Apache Pass Road.
6 ► Arizona, Mohave County, Fredonia — Suh-uhv' — Rhus trilobata —
Near North Pipe Spring Road 0.3 miles north of Arizona Route 389, on the left when traveling north.
7 ► Arkansas, Washington County, Cane Hill — Archie Leonard Reed Sorghum Shed —
On College Road, on the left when traveling north.
8 ► California, Alameda County, Berkeley, Berkeley Hills — Mortar Rock —
Near Indian Rock Avenue.
9 ► California, Alameda County, Livermore — 586 — Cresta Blanca Winery —
Near Arroyo Road.
10 ► California, Contra Costa County, Clayton — De Martini Winery —
On Clayton Road, on the right when traveling west.
11 ► California, Contra Costa County, El Cerrito — Violet's —
On San Pablo Avenue near El Dorado Street, on the right when traveling north.
12 ► California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — Birthplace of the Martini — 🍸 —
On Alhambra Avenue at Masonic Street, on the right when traveling north on Alhambra Avenue.
13 ► California, Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek — 180 — Kitty Milk Bar — 1548 Bonanza Street — 1947 —
On Locust Street, on the right when traveling north.
14 ► California, Los Angeles County, Alhambra — San Gabriel Wine Company —
On Palm Avenue at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Palm Avenue.
15 ► California, Los Angeles County, Beverly Hills — 21 — Uncle Bernie’s Toy Menagerie — Beverly Hills — Golden Shield Commemorative Plaque —
On Rodeo Drive 0.2 miles south of Santa Monica Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
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16 ► California, Los Angeles County, Beverly Hills — 22 — Wil Wright’s Ice Cream Shop — Beverly Hills — Golden Shield Commemorative Plaque —
On Beverly Drive at Charleville Boulevard, on the left when traveling south on Beverly Drive.
17 ► California, Los Angeles County, Downey — The Speedee McDonald's Store — Downey, California —
On Lakewood Boulevard at East Florence Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Lakewood Boulevard.
18 ► California, Los Angeles County, Long Beach, North Alamitos Beach — Coffee Pot Cafe — 1932 — Historic Landmark —
On East 4th Street, on the right when traveling west.
19 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles — Engine Co. No. 28 —
On Figueroa Street north of 7th Street, on the right when traveling north.
20 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Fairfax — Pink's Square —
On La Brea Avenue north of Melrose Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
21 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Highland Park — Route 66 & Chicken Boy —
On Figueroa Street north of Avenue 55, on the right when traveling north.
22 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Hollywood — 2 — C. C. Brown’s Ice Cream — Birthplace of the Hot Fudge Sundae — Hollywood Historic Site #2 —
On Hollywood Boulevard just west of Orange Drive, on the right when traveling west.
23 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Little Tokyo — Atomic Cafe —
On 1st Street at Alameda Street, on the right when traveling east on 1st Street.
24 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Silver Lake — 1063 — Black Cat Tavern —
On Sunset Boulevard at Hyperion Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Sunset Boulevard.
25 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Silver Lake — 939 — The Black Cat —
On Sunset Boulevard just west of Hyperion Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
26 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Apex/Club Alabam — Historic Central Avenue Jazz Corridor — 42nd St. and Central Av. —
On South Central Avenue at East 42nd Place, on the right when traveling south on South Central Avenue.
27 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Wilmington — 1046 — Der Wienerschnitzel —
On Pacific Coast Highway 0.5 miles east of the Harbor Freeway (Interstate 110), on the right when traveling east.
28 ► California, Los Angeles County, Pasadena, South Arroyo — Invention of the Cheeseburger —
On West Colorado Boulevard 0.4 miles east of Figueroa Street, on the right when traveling east.
29 ► California, Los Angeles County, West Hollywood, Beverly Grove — Tail o' the Pup —
On Santa Monica Boulevard just west of La Cienega Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
30 ► California, Madera County, Chowchilla, Fairmead — Mammoth Orange —
On Road 19 1/2 at Avenue 21 1/2, on the right when traveling south on Road 19 1/2.
31 ► California, Marin County, Tiburon — 1925 Victorian Saloon — 35 Main Street —
On Main Street, on the left.
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32 ► California, Marin County, Tiburon — High Rank, Great View —
Near Camp Reynolds.
33 ► California, Napa County, St. Helena — The Christian Brothers Mt. La Salle Vineyards —
Near Redwood Road, on the right when traveling south.
34 ► California, Orange County, Fullerton — Fullerton's Oldest Drinking Establishment — Historical Site —
On Santa Fe Avenue 0.1 miles west of Harbor Blvd, on the right when traveling west.
35 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Florintown — Frasinetti’s Winery —
Near Frasinetti Road near Florin Road.
36 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Southeastern Sacramento — Gunther’s Quality Ice Cream — Historic Landmark —
On Franklin Boulevard at 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Franklin Boulevard.
37 ► California, San Benito County, Hollister — Cottage Corners —
On San Felipe Road (State Highway 156) at Wright Road, on the left when traveling north on San Felipe Road.
38 ► California, San Benito County, Tres Pinos — Cottage Corners —
Near Airline Highway (California Route 25) south of Tres Pinos, on the right when traveling south.
39 ► California, San Bernardino County, Rancho Cucamonga — A Tribute to the Rich History of Wine Making in Rancho Cucamonga —
Near Day Creek Boulevard at Baseline Road.
40 ► California, San Bernardino County, San Bernardino — First McDonalds, San Bernardino, California — Route 66 Roadside Attraction —
On North E Street near West 14th Street, on the right when traveling south.
41 ► California, San Bernardino County, San Bernardino — World’s First McDonald’s —
On North E Street at West 14th Street, on the left when traveling north on North E Street.
42 ► California, San Bernardino County, San Bernardino, Sbhs — Original Golden Arches —
On North E Street.
43 ► California, San Bernardino County, San Bernardino, Sbhs — Site of the First McDonald's Restaurant 1948 — Historic Site —
On North E Street at West 14th Street, on the left when traveling north on North E Street.
44 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Marina — 9 — Royal Pie Bakery 1884 —
On 4th Ave south of Market Street, on the left when traveling north.
45 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, North Beach — Finnochio's — "America's Most Unusual Nightclub" - 506 Broadway —
On Broadway at Kearny, on the right when traveling west on Broadway.
46 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, North Beach — Mona's 440 Club — "Where Girls Will Be Boys" - 440 Broadway —
On Broadway west of Montgomery.
47 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, North Beach — The Black Cat Café — 710 Montgomery —
Near Montgomery Street at Washington Street.
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48 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Northern Waterfront — The History of Sourdough Bread —
Near The Embarcadero at Beach Street, on the right when traveling north.
49 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Tenderloin — Compton's Cafeteria Riot - 1966 — Uptown Tenderloin — Lost Landmarks —
On Turk Street at Taylor Street on Turk Street.
50 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Tenderloin — Gene Compton's Cafeteria Riot 1966 —
Near Turk Street at Taylor Street.
51 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Union Square — John's Grill — Friends of Libraries U.S.A. — Literary Landmarks Register —
On Ellis Street.
52 ► California, San Joaquin County, Lodi — The First A&W Root Beer —
On West Pine Street near Sacramento Street, on the right when traveling west.
53 ► California, San Luis Obispo County, Morro Bay — Oyster Farming in Morro Bay —
Near Embarcadero.
54 ► California, San Mateo County, South San Francisco, Orange Park — Development of Industry in the Area —
On South Spruce Avenue at Centennial Way Trail, on the left when traveling east on South Spruce Avenue.
55 ► California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara, North State — Egg McMuffin —
On State Street west of La Cumbre Road, on the right when traveling west.
56 ► California, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz — Fun, Fads, and Food — Fitzsimmons & Twisselman Families —
Near Beach Street.
57 ► California, Sierra County, Sierraville — Wheeler Sheep Camp —
On 4551 north of Dog Valley Road, on the right when traveling north.
58 ► California, Sonoma County, Sonoma — Buena Vista Press House — Erected in 1862 — California's First Premium Winery - 1857 —
Near Old Winery Road.
59 ► California, Sonoma County, Sonoma — California Wine Heroes —
Near Old Winery Road east of Lovall Valley Road, on the right when traveling east.
60 ► California, Sonoma County, Sonoma — Heroes of French Wine —
Near Old Winery Road east of Lovall Valley Road, on the right when traveling east.
61 ► California, Sonoma County, Sonoma — Pioneer of the California Wine World — 1812-1869 —
Near Old Winery Road east of Lovall Valley Road, on the right when traveling east.
62 ► California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — The Drive-Ins — “The drive-in was the place to be seen…” — Historic Graffiti Cruise Route —
On G Street at 11th Street, on the right when traveling east on G Street.
63 ► Colorado, Jefferson County, Golden — Jolly Rancher 1113 Washington Avenue — City of Golden, Downtown Landmark, Historic Preservation Board —
On Washington Avenue.
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64 ► Colorado, Montezuma County, Dolores — Skunkbush Sumac —
Near State Highway 184 at milepost 7 north of Lebanon Road, on the right when traveling west.
65 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Arboretum — Rosmarinus officinalis — Rosemary —
Near Meadow Road Northeast 0.1 miles east of Eagle Nest Road Northeast, on the left when traveling west.
66 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Columbia Heights — 7 — Nob Hill — Cultural Convergence — Columbia Heights Heritage Trail —
On 11th Street Northwest north of Kenyon Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
67 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Petworth — Billy Simpson's House of Seafood and Steaks — 3515 Georgia Avenue, NW — African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —
On Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) south of Randolph Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
68 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Pleasant Plains — 8 — Cleaning Up Cowtown — Lift Every Voice — Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail —
On Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) at Barry Place Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.
69 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The National Mall — Farmers on the Front Lines — Protecting America's Food from Pest, Weeds, and Disease — Voice of the Farmer Garden at the U.S. Department of Agriculture —
Near Jefferson Drive Southwest at 12th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east.
70 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The National Mall — Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry — Voice of the Farmer Garden at the U.S. Department of Agriculture —
Near Jefferson Drive Southwest at 12th Street Southwest, on the right.
71 ► Florida, Bay County, Panama City — Dunton’s Tastee Freez — 1956 —
On Beck Avenue (Florida Route 30) south of West 14th Street, on the right when traveling north.
72 ► Florida, Duval County, Jacksonville, Southwest Jacksonville — The Tension Of War — Jacksonville - On The Edge Of The Civil War — Camp Milton Historic Preserve —
Near Halsema Road North 0.4 miles Old Plank Road, on the right when traveling north.
73 ► Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Ybor City — La Joven Francesa Bakery —
On East 9th Avenue near North 19th Street, on the right when traveling west.
74 ► Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Ybor City — Sweet Taste of Ybor City —
On East 7th Avenue (Florida Route 574) west of North 15th Street, on the right when traveling west.
75 ► Florida, Monroe County, Key West — Bread, Bugs, and Beef — Dry Tortugas National Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Fort Jefferson - Key West.
76 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Southeast Orlando — Pulse Interim Memorial —
On West Esther Street west of South Orange Avenue ( Route 527), on the right when traveling west.
77 ► Florida, Volusia County, Port Orange — F-851 — Sands Fish & Oyster Company —
Near Halifax Drive at East Ocean Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
78 ► Georgia, Barrow County, Winder — Fort Yargo's Beehive Oven —
Near Fort Yargo Road east of South Broad Street (Georgia Highway 81), on the left when traveling south.
79 ► Georgia, DeKalb County, Atlanta, Druid Hills — First Stand-Alone Restaurant — Chick-Fil-A — April 16, 1986 —
Near North Druid Hills Road at Briarcliff Road NE, on the right when traveling west.
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80 ► Georgia, Fulton County, Hapeville — 60-20 — Chick-fil-A —
On North Central Avenue (U.S. 19) 0.5 miles west of Interstate 75, on the right when traveling west.
81 ► Georgia, Glynn County, Brunswick — Brunswick Stew —
On I-95 (at milepost 40) when traveling south.
82 ► Georgia, Gwinnett County, Duluth, Parson's Alley — The Dutch Mill — Motel & Restaurant — A Piece of History in the City of Duluth —
Near West Lawrenceville Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
83 ► Georgia, Gwinnett County, Lawrenceville — 8 — Tipsy Mules & Horses —
On East Crogan Street east of South Clayton Street, on the right when traveling east.
84 ► Georgia, Hall County, Gainesville — 069-7 — The Historic Piedmont Hotel —
On Maple Street 0 miles north of Martin Luther King Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
85 ► Georgia, Thomas County, Thomasville — 136-7 — Flowers Baking Company — Established - 1919 —
On South Madison Street 0 miles south of Smith Avenue (U.S. 84), on the right when traveling south.
86 ► Idaho, Bonneville County, Idaho Falls — 365 — Elephant Hunters —
On West Arco Highway (U.S. 20 at milepost 291) near North 135 West, on the left when traveling west.
87 ► Idaho, Nez Perce County, Myrtle — From the Journals —
On U.S. 12 near Hazel Street, on the left when traveling north.
88 ► Illinois, Cook County, Berwyn — Berwyn, Illinois — Welcome to Route 66 Illinois —
On Ogden Avenue west of South Lombard Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
89 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — What Is a "Chicago Style" Hot Dog? —
Near West 35th Street west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
90 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Grand Boulevard — Adrinka Symbols —
On South Calumet Avenue north of East 42nd Street, on the right when traveling south.
91 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Lake View East — Stonewall — The Legacy Project —
On North Halsted Street north of West Newport Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
92 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Little Italy — Florence Giovangelo Scala — Community Activist — 1918-2007 —
On West Taylor Street at South Miller Street, on the right when traveling west on West Taylor Street.
93 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Near South Side — White Castle #16 — Chicago Landmark —
On East Cermak Road at South Wabash Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Cermak Road.
94 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, River North — Pizzeria Uno — Birthplace of the Original Deep Dish Pizza, 1943 — Historic Landmark —
On East Ohio Street at North Wabash Avenue on East Ohio Street.
95 ► Illinois, Cook County, Des Plaines — First McDonald's Franchise —
On Lee Street, on the right when traveling south.
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96 ► Illinois, Cook County, Schaumburg — Heritage Hot Dog Garden — German Roots, Chicago Flavor —
Near Plum Grove Road 0.3 miles south of Schaumburg Road (Route A66), on the right when traveling north.
97 ► Illinois, DuPage County, Glen Ellyn — Prince Castle Ice Cream Shop — 1931-1974 —
On Duane Street east of Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
98 ► Illinois, DuPage County, Naperville — Walter and Grace Fredenhagen — "Two in a Million" — Naperville Century Walk —
Near Washington Street south of Chicago Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
99 ► Illinois, DuPage County, Willowbrook — Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket — 66 Roadside Attraction —
On North Frontage Road south of S Quincy Road, on the right when traveling east.
100 ► Illinois, DuPage County, Willowbrook — Get Your "Chicks" on Rte 66 — The Chicken Basket —
On North Frontage Road south of South Quincy Street, on the right when traveling east.

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