Historic Route 66 designations have helped put the road's signs, and the towns it serves, back on the map.

The Arcadia round barn is one of the top attractions along Route 66 in Oklahoma. Oklahoma’s stretch of Route 66, often called the “Heart of the Mother Road,” is packed with nostalgic charm, quirky ...

From quirky roadside attractions to nostalgic museums, these lesser-known stops along Oklahoma’s Route 66 offer fun ...

Why Joplin matters: Once a mining powerhouse, Joplin has evolved into a cultural and travel destination along the iconic Route 66, drawing visitors from across the world. What to see: Highlights ...

From festivals and car shows to historic celebrations and small-town events, Oklahoma is going big for Route 66’s 100th ...

I needed to get behind the wheel. Work, work and more work had made me antsy to get on the road. A trip into some unknown desert was the remedy. I kept it close and ventured out to the high desert ...

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 ...

You’ll pass through thriving towns and ghost towns through the California leg of the road, framed by hundreds of miles of ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - Visit Springfield launched new interactive experiences designed to help visitors explore Route 66 while discovering more of Springfield. The Route 66 ...

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/ -- ...

The U.S. Postal Service is releasing a new series of stamps to honor Route 66’s centennial. The offering includes eight ...

"Route 66 is truly endlessly fascinating to me, and I really hope I get to impart some of that curiosity to readers," says the cartoonist about her new travel memoir. By Graeme McMillan Cartoonist ...