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

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

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 ...

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 ...

The iconic Mother Road of America, Route 66, got its start shortly after automobiles became popular for the common person. The allure of the road and the ability to travel across the country, stopping ...

ATLANTA — It would be just shy of a story a mile, but supporters of Route 66's centennial celebrations in 2026 are hoping to compile at least 2,026 tales of people's experiences on the stretch of ...

The famous American highway Route 66, which ran all the way from Chicago to Santa Monica, was established in 1926 as car culture was taking over the nation. As more people started using the route for ...

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.

SPONSORED - Ariston Caf, the oldest operating diner on Route 66, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2024, marking a century of serving travelers along the historic highway. Located on the iconic ...

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