Retro attractions, classic motels, and Americana memories make Route 66 a one-of-a-kind road trip experience that continues to captivate retirees.

Route 66 has been crowned the most scenic road trip in America in a new study that measured how often travelers share their ...

Come to this "Island City" in Illinois to witness an iconic 28-foot-tall, 500-pound statue that's synonymous with Route 66, along with endless vintage stores.

Petrified Forest National Park is the only national park in the U.S. with a section of old Route 66. The park is also home to ...

The Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield, Ill., is located a few blocks north of U.S. Route 66. It’s just one of many attractions and historic landmarks near the historic highway. Photograph ...

A once-in-a-century ride: EagleRider is marking Route 66’s 100th birthday with an exclusive 16-day tour limited to just 66 ...

As Central is set to be at the center of the Route 66 Centennial Celebration, leaders have been working to make the corridor ...

Will Rogers loved to travel. He became one of the most famous people in the world during a time when transportation was evolving, something he embraced with passion. Now you can take Will Rogers with ...

A $675,000 grant for the Route 66 bike and pedestrian path was determined to not be in line with the U.S. Department of Transportation's priorities.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. —Thousands are expected from around the state, region, and world to descend on downtown Springfield for the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival. “We have completely changed the footprint ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Calling all artists! The City of Oklahoma City is inviting artists to create a quintessential sculpture that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the historic U.S. Route 66.

© 2025 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. All Rights Reserved. Transportation reporter Jerry Carnes concluded 35 years at WXIA-TV, and 42 years in broadcasting in ...