More than a line on a map, Route 66 is a journey where millions have chased sunsets, wandered through charming locales, ...

Experience Route 66 in Southern California through the Drive Home Event. Discover historic stops, hidden gems, and the cultural legacy of the Mother Road.

Route 66 was officially designated in 1926, linking Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, across eight states. Originally built from existing roads, it became the backbone of westward travel ...

In California, a coastal city anchors a legendary cross-country highway, offering landmarks, oceanfront streets, and a milestone year of celebrations.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The iconic Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026. Roger Kisby, Redux A century after Route 66 officially opened in ...

Coined the “Mother Road” by John Steinbeck in his 1939 “The Grapes of Wrath” novel, the U.S. Route 66 has been a beloved part ...

Samantha travels California’s Route 66, from Mojave towns to Santa Monica Pier. Samantha’s California Route 66 journey begins in Goffs, a Mojave Desert railroad town tied to WWII history. In Amboy, ...

Illinois is marking the official start of Route 66 Centennial celebrations by awarding nearly $4 million in grants to support ...

You’re only going to eat so many meals on your next road trip. Why settle for a bad one? This year marks the 100th anniversary of America’s iconic Route 66, a beloved (albeit ...

The roots of Route 66 go back to bicyclists in the late 1800s who wanted paved roads to travel on, Eichar Jett said.

Today, Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois Department of Agriculture ...