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Retro attractions, classic motels, and Americana memories make Route 66 a one-of-a-kind road trip experience that continues to captivate retirees.
A 9.1-mile stretch of the Route 66 Bike Trail in McLean County no longer has backing from a Department of Transportation [DOT] grant.
Route 66 has been crowned the most scenic road trip in America in a new study that measured how often travelers share their ...
A $675,000 grant for the Route 66 bike and pedestrian path was determined to not be in line with the U.S. Department of Transportation's priorities.
Come to this "Island City" in Illinois to witness an iconic 28-foot-tall, 500-pound statue that's synonymous with Route 66, along with endless vintage stores.
Petrified Forest National Park is the only national park in the U.S. with a section of old Route 66. The park is also home to ...
The state capital may not get a shout out in the iconic highway’s famous song, but with its growing roster of sites and attractions, Springfield has become a mandatory stop——especially as the Main ...
Ken Busby, executive director and CEO of the Route 66 Alliance, said the centennial celebration of the Mother Road in 2026 ...
A once-in-a-century ride: EagleRider is marking Route 66’s 100th birthday with an exclusive 16-day tour limited to just 66 ...
The City of Sapulpa is working to uncover sections of the original Route 66 roadway as crews work to construct View Stop Park ...
As Central is set to be at the center of the Route 66 Centennial Celebration, leaders have been working to make the corridor ...
The Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield, Ill., is located a few blocks north of U.S. Route 66. It’s just one of many attractions and historic landmarks near the historic highway. Photograph ...