Learn about the importance of "The Negro Motorist Green Book" at the Route History Museum in Springfield, Illinois. Visit the famous Blue Whale of Catoosa for a photo op as you make your way through ...

Driving the entirety of Route 66 is no easy task. It takes months to plan and weeks to execute. Why exactly does a person need to set aside so much time for Route 66? The answer lies not in the road ...

Route 66 has countless attractions spread across its length. However, there are just some spots that are simply the best; those attractions so wonderfully quirky and legendary that they continue to ...

As we approach the Route 66 centennial in 2026, Oklahoma is in a perfect position to leverage the over 400 miles of the iconic highway in our state to welcome visitors from across the country and ...

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Fans of Americana and the open road have known where to get their kicks for nearly 100 years. Route 66, the stretch of highway from Chicago to California traveling through key portions of the ...

With Route 66 turning 100 on Nov. 11, 2026, there are a plethora of museums and roadside attractions to see along the historic Mother Road. Additionally, lots of food options abound — from old-school ...

Corrections & Clarifications: The locations of two landmarks were incorrectly reported in a previous version of this article. Jack Rabbit Trading Post is about 18 miles west of Holbrook, and Holbrook ...

The Mother Road is gearing up for the holidays. Several sites and attractions along Route 66 are lit up for Christmas and make the perfect activity if you’re looking for something to do with your ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Known as the “Mother Road” of the U.S., Route 66 connects Chicago to Los Angeles. Stacker compiled a list of 50 Route 66 ...