America's Route 66 is the ultimate symbol of freedom and mobility, but before the 1960s the motorway could be fraught with danger for black travellers. A unique travel guide helped keep them safe.

Route 66 turns 100 years old in 2026 presenting the country an opportunity to authentically rewrite the narrative of the ...

With the ‘Mother Road’ celebrating its 100th birthday next year, Laura French goes back to where it all began and explores the birthplace of America’s most famous highway ...

Cadillac Ranch stands just west of Amarillo with half-buried cars set nose-down in a wide field, forming one of Route 66’s ...

A trip down Missouri highways and byways is more than a journey to places, it’s about seeking authentic America and its people, according to the president of the Route 66 Association of Missouri.

As the famed North American road gears up to celebrate its centenary, head to Arizona; home to the longest remaining stretch of the original Route 66. Take in neon-lit diners, space-age discoveries ...

Route 66 is a ghost highway. It officially vanished in 1985 – but try telling that to the good folk of Springfield, Missouri. This Springfield (one of 67 in the US) is nicknamed the Buckle of the ...

This man is huge. Standing confidently on the side of the road, legs slightly spread and sporting space-age, metallic silver boots, he’s over 30ft tall, his shoulders almost level with the tip of the ...

With summer fast approaching, road trip season will be here before you know it. And while Route 66 has been overtaken by more convenient interstate highways, this historic slice of Americana remains ...

In 2026, iconic Route 66 will celebrate its centennial, marking 100 years since the historic highway was officially designated. This milestone is a golden opportunity to explore one of the most ...