Route 66 turns 100 years old in 2026 presenting the country an opportunity to authentically rewrite the narrative of the Mother Road, so-named by John Steinbeck in his 1939 novel, “The Grapes of Wrath ...

Google Arts & Culture, in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, celebrated the launch of "A Cultural ...

Route 66 captures American imagination like few other highways, stretching 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica through ...

Route 66, often referred to as the “Mother Road,” is more than just a highway; it’s an enduring symbol of American car ...

Illinois' forgotten gems of Route 66 attract travelers worldwide ...

A new project focused on historic Route 66 is here ahead of the centennial celebration next year. You can now take a virtual ...

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.

Business fronts along the famous Route 66 can get a facelift through the City of Amarillo grant program this year. Here's how.

From 1926 to 1985, Route 66's 2,448 miles fueled thousands of road trips, inspired a hit song and was the setting for a 1960s TV series.

Many old towns along Route 66 seem to have been forgotten as we tend to take the freeways, bypassing these slices of ...

OKC Zine Fest will highlight the iconic Route 66 with a photo exhibition featuring unique shots from a photographer’s ...

With the ‘Mother Road’ celebrating its 100th birthday next year, Laura French goes back to where it all began and explores the birthplace of America’s most famous highway ...