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 ...

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 promise ...

Last September, I crossed a dream trip off my bucket list. While I'd driven many sections of Route 66 over the years, I had never tackled the entire 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica in one ...

Google Arts & Culture launches a new interactive project that brings Route 66 and its many communities to life online, using AI, historic photos, and virtual tours just in time for the highway’s 100th ...

This story includes historical accounts of racial violence and discrimination that may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. For African Americans, the warnings posted in towns ...

A neon-lit Route 66 stop in Illinois filled with statues, milkshakes, fries, and old-school charm: easy to love, hard to forget, and worth slowing down for.

This is the story of how I got my lazy self up off my cozy couch last spring and have walked over 1,900 miles (and counting) ...

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 ...

(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 ...