Angel Delgadillo still welcomes travellers to Seligman, Arizona – the town he fought to save when the "Mother Road" was forgotten.
Route 66, 'The Mother Road,' shaped American history and culture, from Dust Bowl migrations to its modern-day revival.
Institutions large and small examine the complicated history of the iconic corridor that helped define the American road trip ...
Along Route 66 in Springfield, Missouri, the Rockwood Motor Court —the oldest operating court on the Mother Road — is still ...
Explore how historic Route 66 shaped these Oklahoma towns into cultural landmarks full of history, local stories and roadside ...
Climb into a trash truck, explore trains and more at the free Route 66 Roads and Rails Festival at the Rail Yards this ...
Springfield, Illinois is celebrating Route 66’s 100th anniversary with historic attractions, classic diners, art exhibits, and major events throughout 2026.
The best Route 66 spots There’s nothing like the beckoning open road, especially when there’s nostalgia involved. And there’s ...
Longtime 11Alive transportation reporter Jerry Carnes and his wife, Cady, share the route, process, challenges, and lessons from on their epic 2025 Route 66 trip.
The origins: Route 66 was intended to connect rural communities to the West. Over 2,000 miles twisted through small towns to ...
If you’ve ever planned to motor west and take the highway that’s the best, this might be the time: Route 66 turns 100 this ...
Five wineries in the St. James region of Mo. are celebrating the 100-year anniversary of historic Route 66 this summer. The ...