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

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

Route 66 was officially designated in 1926, linking Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, across eight states.

Coined the “Mother Road” by John Steinbeck in his 1939 “The Grapes of Wrath” novel, the U.S. Route 66 has been a beloved part ...

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 ...

Oklahoma, home to the longest driveable stretch of Route 66, is celebrating the Mother Road's 100 years with special events.

Are you ready to celebrate the centennial?

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

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 ...

Theatrikos Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Route 66 to the Grand Canyon, an original, interactive family-friendly comedy commissioned to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the world ...

MIAMI, Okla. — A compromise to save part of an original stretch of Route 66 in Northeast Oklahoma was approved this week. In contention was about 3.5 miles of County Road E. 140, in Ottawa County, ...

Revving up for its 100th anniversary, Route 66 is experiencing a culinary renaissance, offering everything from humongous hot ...