As the United States’ first federal highway system, Route 66 connected people and places across the country. It was a symbol ...

As the nation approaches the 100-year anniversary of Route 66 in 2026, two visionary leaders are redefining how America’s ...

Historic Murphysburg Preservation is honoring Women's History Month and the centennial of Route 66 by highlighting two Joplin businesses, Mac's Bakery and Donuts and Mr. Swiss Drive-In, and the women ...

The State Historical Society of Missouri wants your stories, photos and memories of Route 66 to build a collection and public exhibit in 2026. The iconic Route 66 is approaching its 100th birthday. To ...

As Route 66 marks its centennial, a travel guide from the Jim Crow era offers a window into the experiences of Black ...

In chapter one, “Revolutionizing Travel," Graham and Ross describe how, long before the interstate system, Route 66 drew a ...

From classic cars and motorcycles to art and pop culture landmarks, these standout museums along the Oklahoma stretch of ...

Of the 400 miles of Route 66 in Oklahoma, one town sits right in the middle. “We’re the midpoint of Route 66 in Oklahoma, ...

More a notion than a road, Route 66 has remained in the public’s consciousness decades after its novelty and usefulness wore out. The Autry National Center of the American West in Griffith Park ...

Celebrate Route 66’s 100th anniversary in Springfield, Missouri. Plan a spring road trip with historic stops, family attractions, and weekend fun.

“Get your kicks on Route 66,” goes the popular song from 1946 by Bobby Troup. My first exposure to Route 66 occurred summer of 1962, when my mother packed my two brothers and me in the back of a Ford ...