Willie Lambert, author of the Route 66 Unpolished Guide, has spent decades exploring the lesser-known aspects of Route 66, uncovering hidden gems and pieces of history along the iconic road.

In the 1930s, more than 200,000 people traveled Route 66 to escape drought, debt and hardship. A century later, travelers ...

Route 66, an iconic American highway spanning 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, is celebrating its 100th anniversary ...

One lucky grandparent–grandchild duo will hit the open road for a once-in-a-lifetime Route 66 adventure—just in time for the highway's 100th anniversary PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ...

ST. LOUIS – If you’re truly looking to “get your kicks on Route 66,” this year offers a once-in-a-century reason to make that happen. Route 66, one of America’s first commissioned highways also known ...

Last September, I crossed a dream trip off my bucket list. While I’d driven many sections of Route 66 over the years, I had never tackled the entire 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica in one ...

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As Route 66 prepares to celebrate 100 years since its creation, the Route 66 Commission in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is already looking ahead to the next century. When the sun goes down in Tulsa, bright neon ...

Route 66 debuted as a national highway system in 1926 when 2,400 miles of mostly unpaved local and state roads were cobbled together to link Chicago and Los Angeles. Through the years, the highway was ...

(NEXSTAR) – Route 66, an iconic American highway spanning 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026. Dubbed the “Mother Road” by John Steinbeck, ...

This summer, buckle up—because grandma’s calling shotgun. As Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and its award-winning loyalty program, Wyndham Rewards®, are bringing ...