After the national network of highways funneled traffic away from Route 66, one of its gas stations was left for ruin. Then ...

With Route 66 turning 100 on Nov. 11, 2026, there are a plethora of museums and roadside attractions to see along the historic Mother Road. Additionally, lots of food options abound — from old-school ...

Larry Mantle discusses the history and landmarks of Southern California's Route 66 with the Chairman of the L.A. Conservancy, Alan Leib, and the President of the Route 66 Preservation Foundation, Jim ...

Image Credit: Wirestock Creators / Shutterstock. Few drives capture the imagination quite like Route 66. It is a journey through history, culture, and the open-road spirit that helped define America’s ...

Google Arts & Culture launched a Route 66 hub spotlighting Oklahoma City ahead of the 2026 centennial celebration.

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, has re-introduced the Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act, with the intention of "expanding economic and historic development opportunities for all ...

When Route 66 opened in 1926-linking Chicago to Santa Monica as one of the United States' first federal highways-it was built to connect small towns with major cities and stimulate local economies ...

The quirky public art pieces along Route 66 are part time capsule, part creative canvas. From fiberglass giants to a man-made forest, these art installations turn Route 66 into an unforgettable, ...

A float in the New Year's Day Rose Parade promoting Illinois tourism prominently features some of Springfield's Route 66 landmarks. This is the second year in a row the Illinois Department of Commerce ...

Pre-orders are being accepted for a collector coin set to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Route 66, with only 300 ...

Illinois will release a 13-coin Route 66 set for its 2026 centennial. Only 300 sets will be made, each with a certificate of authenticity.