Of the 400 miles of Route 66 in Oklahoma, one town sits right in the middle. “We’re the midpoint of Route 66 in Oklahoma, which is kind of a cool thing to hang our hat on,” Route 66 Commission ...

Illinois Route 4 is mostly a two-lane road that connects rural communities from central to southern Illinois. Its heritage, though, runs much deeper.

U.S. Highway 66 was established in 1926, which makes the upcoming New Year its 100th anniversary. Despite being decertified in 1985, the "Mother Road" remains alive and well in popular culture, and it ...

With more miles of drivable highway than any other state along its path, Route 66 has earned a prominent spot in Oklahoma’s historical ethos, becoming an anchor of the Sooner State’s culture and ...

With more miles of drivable highway than any other state along its path, Route 66 has earned a prominent spot in Oklahoma’s historical ethos, becoming an anchor of the Sooner State’s culture and ...

How Oklahoma is leading the revival of America’s most iconic highway. Plus, a look at how states from Illinois to California are reviving the Mother Road for its 100th anniversary. ByLaura Begley ...

The most iconic highway in the country reaches its centennial this year – and travelers are ready to celebrate with an epic road trip. Also called The Mother Road, Route 66 stretches almost 2,500 ...

AMBOY, Calif. — Water is the key to the future of Roy’s Motel & Cafe, the lone survivor in a Route 66 town that, at its peak, boasted 200 residents, three gas stations, three motels, two cafes, a post ...

(AP) — Since 1926, Route 66 has been more than just a highway – it’s also home to vintage accommodations rich in American history. From pink Cadillac beds to teepees reimagined, these iconic stays ...

For nearly a century, Route 66 has beckoned adventurers with promises of neon-lit nights and endless horizons. Stretching 2,448 miles from Chicago’s busy streets to Santa Monica’s sun-soaked shores, ...

Route 66 is about to turn 100, yet the road that once carried Dust Bowl refugees and postwar vacationers still shapes how the world imagines an American road trip. From neon-lit motels to quiet ...