With summer fast approaching, road trip season will be here before you know it. And while Route 66 has been overtaken by more convenient interstate highways, this historic slice of Americana remains ...

IT IS THE 99TH BIRTHDAY OF ROUTE 66. THE MOTHER ROAD ORIGINALLY RAN FROM CHICAGO TO CALIFORNIA, PASSED RIGHT THROUGH NEW ...

With its 100th birthday on the horizon, Route 66 will soon be in the spotlight again. Now, a new book chronicling the history of the famous road that runs from Chicago to the Los Angeles area adds to ...

Illinois State Museum unveils a Route 66 Oral History Project with 100 narratives ahead of the road's centennial.

Road enthusiasts, history buffs, and nostalgia fans are gearing up for the 100-year anniversary of historic Route 66 in 2026. About 345 miles of the historic 2,400-mile highway pass through Southern ...

Uncover fascinating facts about Route 66 from Illinois to California. Explore its history, iconic landmarks, and cultural significance through 7 intriguing insights about this legendary highway. Ideal ...

Illinois will release a 13-coin Route 66 set for its 2026 centennial. Only 300 sets will be made, each with a certificate of authenticity.

SPONSORED – Ariston Caf, the oldest operating diner on Route 66, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2024, marking a century of serving travelers along the historic highway. Located on the iconic ...

The Mother Road. America’s Highway. The Main Street of America. The Will Rogers Highway. Route 66 goes by many names, but no matter how travelers refer to it, there’s one constant everyone can agree ...

Stories from Route 66 seeks to unite local residents, business owners, and historians with the next generation of ...

Keeping a restaurant in business for over a century is no small feat. If you find yourself on Route 66, you should consider ...