Route 66 turns 100 years old in 2026 presenting the country an opportunity to authentically rewrite the narrative of the Mother Road, so-named by John Steinbeck in his 1939 novel, “The Grapes of Wrath ...
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 ...
Since 1926, Route 66 has been more than just a highway - it's also home to vintage accommodations rich in American history. From pink Cadillac beds to teepees reimagined, these iconic stays promise ...
TULSA, Okla. — The Oklahoma Route 66 Association announced the release of their newly designed Route 66 trip guide on Thursday. Travelers planning a road trip along historic Route 66 through Oklahoma ...
The National Trust for Historic Preservation and Google have partnered to launch a unique technological project in honor of ...
What I discovered travelling Missouri’s lesser-trodden stretch of Route 66 - With the ‘Mother Road’ celebrating its 100th ...
From Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles, the iconic U.S. Route 66 dates back to 1926, when it became one of the first numbered highways in the United States. What was once the primary ...
The Pacific Coast Paradise route, which goes from Seattle, Washington, to Santa Barbara, California, was named the best road ...
David Schwartz, a Cleveland-based photographer, will have his work featured in an upcoming stamp collection celebrating the ...
Google Arts & Culture, in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, celebrated the launch of "A Cultural ...
Illinois State Museum is debuting a Route 66 history archive, sharing stories from travelers and workers ahead of the road's 100th anniversary.
Planning a trip? Illinois releases updated highway map with Route 66 highlights, Amtrak routes, and QR codes for travel ...