The Texas State Travel Guide and Official Travel Map were released on Apr. 9 to commemorate the centennial of Route 66, featuring the restored Magnolia gas station in Shamrock on their covers.
This release is significant as it highlights a century of travel along one of America’s most recognized highways and provides resources for travelers planning trips across Texas. The new guide offers a special feature from Texas Highways magazine that explores notable sights, classic eateries, and landmarks along the state’s stretch of Route 66.
The publication includes a comprehensive, 184-page guide designed to help visitors create road trip itineraries across various attractions, scenic drives, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences throughout Texas. In addition to the printed materials—which are available free while supplies last—the state has also made an interactive digital version accessible online for easy exploration on any device.
Travelers can order copies through Texas Travel Leads or use the digital edition for clickable content and inspiration. For further ideas about destinations within Texas, readers are encouraged to subscribe to Texas Highways magazine or sign up for newsletters.
These efforts align with broader goals promoted by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), which aims to connect communities and improve quality of life through transportation systems according to its official website. The DOT maintains its headquarters in Washington, D.C., operates within the executive branch according to its official website, and delivers modern transportation solutions nationwide according to its official website. Its programs support infrastructure policy across all states according to its official website and involve collaboration with local governments and private partners on safety initiatives according to its official website.
