As the United States’ first federal highway system, Route 66 connected people and places across the country. It was a symbol ...

On warm nights when my bedroom window was open I could hear the endless stream of vehicles on Route 66. We lived in a small house at the east edge of Baxter Springs and across the street from my ...

An event planned for the 100th birthday of Route 66 could be a defining moment for a new generation. Or at least that’s what John Binns is hoping. “I’m imagining it like ...

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 ...

How to drive Route 66: Stops, motels and detours that make the trip unforgettable - As Route 66 celebrates its centennial ...

Southwest Florida Theatre transports audiences back to the 1950s with “Sh-Boom! Life Could Be A Dream.” Fans of doo-wop are sure to love this story of a quartet hoping to launch their careers by ...

Choosing which of the eight states along Route 66 is the best seems uncharitable, kind of like choosing a favorite child. But heck, I might as ...

The Mother Road runs right through Chicago, and if you’re following Route 66 either in spirit or in an actual car, Lou Mitchell’s is the breakfast landmark that should be at the top of your must-visit ...

A century later, the Mother Road still stirs wonder, while its faded neon, old motels, and bypassed towns show the price of ...

Launched in 1926 as part of America’s first federal highway system, Route 66 has always been more than just a road.

Nothing says ‘American road trip’ quite like cruising down Route 66 with the windows down and the smell of barbecue in the air. This historic highway stretches from Chicago to Santa Monica, passing ...

At some point on a long drive, the question changes. Not how far is left, but where to stop that actually feels worth it. Gas stations blur together. Fast food loses its appeal. The road asks for ...