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

Route 66 is about to turn 100, yet the road that once carried Dust Bowl refugees and postwar vacationers still shapes how the world imagines an American road trip. From neon-lit motels to quiet ...

Chicago, the starting point of Route 66 and the setting of "Ferris Bueller's Day Out," is well worth a summer visit for its festivals, food, music, and iconic sites.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - The city of Springfield, Missouri, has been selected as the host city for the national kickoff of America’s Route 66 Centennial Celebration in 2026. The ...

Route 66 turns 100 in 2026. Discover how America's Mother Road shaped tourism, powered small-town economies, and still ...

A new Route 66 sign was unveiled in Miami ahead of the city's annual festival.

ELK CITY, Okla. — Few, if any, thought they were going to change minds by standing on a patch of grass along Route 66 and holding signs decrying Donald Trump’s presidency. All 77 Oklahoma counties ...

I love the quirk and nostalgia of Route 66, also known as the Mother Road. I was surprised by wild burros, an ancient civilization, and a live streamed steak-eating contest. I'd recommend that all ...

Route 66 had had a major impact on American history in the 20th century. Long before the interstate highways were a twinkle in Dwight Eisenhower's eye, it connected many previously isolated Western ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Just past the halfway mark of Route 66 in California is Barstow. It's clear the city has some real challenges, but a new ...

Oklahoma’s stretch of Route 66 turns into a holiday lights tour each December, with cities along the Mother Road offering free walk-through and drive-through displays for travelers. The stops below ...

Route 66 turns 100 this year. The road has carried travelers from all walks of life. That includes people in the LGBTQ+ ...