Stretching more than 2,400 miles from Chicago to California, Route 66 delivers neon nostalgia and kitschy Americana across eight different states. If you're traveling from east to west, one of the ...

Route 66 turns 100 years old in 2026 presenting the country an opportunity to authentically rewrite the narrative of the Mother Road, so-named by John Steinbeck in his 1939 novel, “The Grapes of Wrath ...

A 21-foot-tall chef statue known as a "Muffler Man" has moved from its location in Springfield, Missouri. Originally named "Carl," the statue has been renamed "Big Al" and relocated to the Hi-Way Cafe ...

This sprawling 3,338-acre wonderland isn’t just another pretty face in Missouri’s impressive lineup of state parks – it’s the aquatic equivalent of finding an oasis after wandering through the desert, ...

Need charming towns in Missouri for relaxing weekend escapes? These 8 delightful places offer peace and adventure! 1. Carthage Stone facades and brick beauties create a downtown t ...

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

Museum housed in tiny 1915 Richfield station gets visitors from around the world. The museum’s 10th anniversary last week drew 40 people, including columnist David Allen.

With plans for the Route 66 Centennial year in full swing ahead of 2026, the state of Arizona continues to roll out quirky and fun new attractions and accommodation options along its stretch of the ...

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — The remaining nine miles of the Route 66 bike trail in McLean County now has the funding to be completed, with grant money from the Illinois Department of Transportation, at ...