Before interstates and GPS, Route 66, also known as the “Mother Road,” was the main road connecting travelers to the heart of America. For Bloomington-Normal, it brought the world to their doorstep.

Founded in 1849, this Kansas town in the Ozarks lies on Route 66 near the Historical Rainbow Bridge, with many nostalgic ...

As the iconic highway turns 100, see why a drive along this stretch of the Mother Road is like traveling through time. Find ...

LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. — A Troy, Missouri, man is dead following a single-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon in Lincoln County, ...

This Missouri Route 66 treasure captures classic Americana with retro motels, scenic forests, and one of the state's most ...

A towering six-story mural now greets travelers along historic Route 66, showcasing the natural beauty of the Ozarks at one of Springfield’s most prominent intersections.

The giant 21-foot-tall chef towered over East St. Louis Street for five years. Now, just ahead of the Route 66 centennial, ...

Taking a road trip on Route 66 has a classic American feel with a ton of history. This Missouri Cracker Barrel off the iconic highway is the perfect pitstop.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Here are some historic restaurants living the good life on Albuquerque’s portion of Route 66. El Camino is a 1950s diner on the pre-1937 alignment of Route 66 in Albuquerque. This ...

A bill in Congress aims to help businesses along Route 66. Rep. Darin LaHood introduced a bill, Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act (H.R.4338) that would designate Route 66 as a national ...

SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico Tourism Department is deploying a new hot air balloon at this year’s Balloon Fiesta to commemorate the upcoming centennial anniversary of Route 66. Rainbow Ryders ...

Springfield is set to the be host city for the centennial celebration honoring Route 66 and plans are already being made to make the city more appealing to the many visitors expected in April 2026.