More than a line on a map, Route 66 is a journey where millions have chased sunsets, wandered through charming locales, ...

Route 66 was officially designated in 1926, linking Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, across eight states. Originally built from existing roads, it became the backbone of westward travel ...

Chicago is rewriting history for the 100th celebration of Route 66, the iconic roadway connecting Chicago to Los Angeles. The ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — "It winds from Chicago to LA / More than two thousand miles all the way / Get your kicks on Route 66!" Nearly 70 years ago, Nat King Cole sang his love letter to the historic ...

Navy Pier will become the ceremonial start of Route 66, with a March 25 dedication during the Toast to Harry Caray.

Route 66 shaped the American road trip, survived near extinction, and an Arizona author says travelers are once again slowing down to experience its charm.

From Chicago to Santa Monica, these historic Route 66 restaurants have survived for decades and are still worth stopping for ...

Are you ready to celebrate the centennial?

SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico Department of Transportation received a national award for preserving an original stretch of U.S. Route 66. The Asphalt Pavement Alliance presented the 2025 Perpetual ...

SAPULPA, Okla. — The City of Sapulpa is working to uncover sections of the original Route 66 roadway as crews work to construct View Stop Park along the current Route 66. "We are over here at View ...

Experience Route 66 in Southern California through the Drive Home Event. Discover historic stops, hidden gems, and the cultural legacy of the Mother Road.