Though long bypassed by interstates, the historic "Mother Road," stretching from Chicago to Los Angeles, remained a place for ...

Route 66 became the most famous highway in the world partly due to good timing. Its heyday coincided with America’s cultural ...

Today the section of historic highway that traverses the Texas Panhandle is dotted with dilapidated relics and small towns ...

The historical stretch of Route 66 known as the Ribbon Road has been preserved for the next 100 years, with one mile of the ...

With the automobile revolution in full swing by the 1920s, the American Association of State Highway Officials proposed a brand-new system of major interstate highways that would connect the United ...

Hannah Stephenson and her daughter discover quirky giants, dazzling diners and classic cars where the ‘Mother Road’ starts.

Route 66 is the quintessential American road trip — a 2,500-mile odyssey across eight states from Chicago to Santa Monica. And with 2026 being the route’s 100th birthday, this year is the perfect time ...

Historic Route 66 celebrates 100 years in 2026. In Springfield, Mo., widely recognized as the birthplace of the Mother Road, the city will launch the highway’s centennial with a kickoff event honoring ...

On Route 66’s 100th anniversary, a cross‑country road trip with my kids and parents became less about distance — and more about time together.

Can travelers drive the Mother Road only on battery power without charging dictating the itinerary? If yes, where should they stop in each state?

As Route 66 celebrates its centennial anniversary, US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill reveals how to get a taste of the ‘good old days’ along the 2,500-mile route from Chicago to Santa Monica ...