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As the 100th anniversary of Route 66 approaches in 2026, join us as we spotlight the stops and people who live along America’s highway.
From mom-and-pop diners to historic soda fountains, Route 66 still feeds travelers the way it did nearly a century ago. This ...
KINGMAN, Arizona — There is a roughly 8-mile section of Route 66 at the western edge of this state that is considered to be one of the most scenic and white-knuckled drives this country has to ...
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Rhythm and Roots Festival on Route 66
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Discover the best of Illinois’ Great Rivers & Routes region—where charming river towns, scenic views, and historic Route 66 landmarks create the perfect road trip adventure.
As the 100th anniversary of Route 66 approaches in 2026, two longtime Route 66 advocates are marking the occasion with a comprehensive new book that captures the road’s cultural, historical and ...
Midpoint Corridor’s mission is to “Unify, Beautify, and Preserve” the “100 Greatest Miles of Route 66.” The coalition includes the towns of Edmond, Arcadia, Luther, Wellston, Chandler ...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Missouri has been chosen to kick off the national event celebrating the centennial anniversary of Route 66. It will feature new photo opportunities along the iconic ...
Organizers of the "Route 66 Road Rally 2025" hope to bring some attention to small towns along the highway, but outside of big cities. The event, organized by Route 66 advocacy group "The Midpoint ...
Flagstaff is repaving parts of its Urban Trails System this summer, causing trail closures from June to September.
Back at the Route 66 sign, a line of maybe two dozen people stood waiting for their turn to pose for a picture. Few had the road-weary look of people who had just completed a 2,400-plus-mile odyssey.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Visit Albuquerque is showing when and how neon became such a vital part of Route 66’s history. While the first functional neon sign was created by George Cloud in ...