Explore the Last 100 Miles of Route 66 in southwest Illinois, where festivals, roadside icons, and historic stops mark the centennial year.

The most iconic highway in the country reaches its centennial this year – and travelers are ready to celebrate with an epic road trip. Also called The Mother Road, Route 66 stretches almost 2,500 ...

Jim Hinckley, the podcast host of the official Route 66 Centennial Program, has dedicated his life to sharing stories and inspiring adventure along the historic highway. "Everything in my life since ...

Willie Lambert is a Route 66 expert and author of "The Route 66 Unpolished Guide."KOAT explored a hidden roadside memorial near Apache Canyon that honors war veterans."I don't know too many places in ...

(NEXSTAR) – You’re only going to eat so many meals on your next road trip. Why settle for a bad one? This year marks the 100th anniversary of America’s iconic Route 66, a beloved (albeit ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — As we all know, America is turning 250 years old this summer. Another very big birthday converges with it, though. America’s mother road turns 100, and a centennial celebration ...

Get your kicks on Navy Pier. "This move symbolizes how Route 66 continues to evolve while honoring its roots," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a statement in a news release, adding that the ...

Marriott Bonvoy’s collection of brands is dotted along or near America’s most iconic highway when you’re ready for the open road. Route 66, America's most famous highway, links iconic sites from ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The United States Postal Service will release eight stamps in May representing each state along Route 66, with Missouri’s Munger Moss Motel in Lebanon chosen to represent the ...

Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the ...

Navy Pier will now mark the beginning of the iconic highway, creating a pier-to-pier route from Lake Michigan to the Pacific Ocean. A ceremony at Navy Pier will include a dedication of the new Route ...