With Route 66 turning 100 on Nov. 11, 2026, there are a plethora of museums and roadside attractions to see along the historic Mother Road. Additionally, lots of food options abound — from old-school ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - You can’t argue the name and symbol of Route 66 is iconic and catchy! “A lot of mischance,” is how John Sellars describes the naming of Route 66. Sellars is the Executive ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A piece of the city’s Route 66 history has been reduced to a pile of rubble. This week, demolition crews have been busy tearing down the old Rancho Court on E. Kearney just west of ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A historic building along Route 66 has been demolished after the city granted the owner of the Rancho Court Motel a demolition permit. The city declared the building at 1544 ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A new project focused on historic Route 66 is here ahead of the centennial celebration next year. You can now take a virtual tour of the mother road from Chicago to LA with all ...

As Route 66 gears up to celebrate 100 years of kicks, Oklahoma’s stretch is streets ahead in terms of revitalization. A well-oiled campaign has restored mid-century landmarks, while welcoming a few ...

The Route 66 Oral History Project database includes video-recorded interviews and world-searchable written transcriptions.

Illinois State Museum unveils 100 personal Route 66 oral histories, featuring travelers and locals, honoring the Mother ...

With the ‘Mother Road’ celebrating its 100th birthday next year, Laura French goes back to where it all began and explores ...

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

Hailed as the nation's best road trip, this winding route stops at countless towns and attractions, and it's having a big ...