SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is underway and things are kicking off with a car show featuring cars that would have travelled the Mother Road. Many of the drivers bring their ...

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The City of Springfield is hosting the annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival this weekend, celebrating the Mother Road and Springfield’s role in its history. The festival kicks off ...

National Geographic has named an iconic road in Oklahoma one of the best places in the world to travel in 2026.

Experience a slice of Americana at these classic Oklahoma drive-ins that have been serving smiles and fries since the Route ...

California’s stretch of Route 66 is packed with nostalgic stops that celebrate America’s love of the open road. From the neon glow of Roy’s Motel to the quirky charm of Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch, each ...

Founded in 1849, this Kansas town in the Ozarks lies on Route 66 near the Historical Rainbow Bridge, with many nostalgic ...

The Route 66 Centennial is right around the corner, and the city is looking to make it a celebration to remember with revamped signs and new art. A local group is also ...

Travelers on Interstate 40 will soon have no doubt they’re driving through the heart of Route 66 country. Community leaders, business owners and state officials gathered Thursday, Aug. 21, outside the ...