The mural is located at Birthplace Plaza in downtown Springfield.

Visit Springfield and the Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference have announced that the Capitol City will host the 2026 ...

There are faster ways to get from Chicago to Los Angeles, but none have the allure or cultural cachet of Route 66. To John ...

Route 66 wasn’t the longest or oldest or most scenic road in the United States, but it’s easily the most famous. Running through eight states from Chicago to Los Angeles, the 2,400-mile Route 66 was ...

Drive Illinois Route 66 in spring for neon, nostalgia, diners, and scenic stops that make every detour feel worth it.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A towering set of car keys now stands at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and St. Louis Street, signaling the beginning of several projects to highlight Springfield’s unique ties to ...

Route 66 was one of the most iconic roads in America. Established in 1926, the paved highway covered over 2,000 miles between Chicago and Los Angeles and offered a clear route to those traveling out ...

A new sculpture has been installed to honor the building that was considered the birthplace of Route 66, weeks before the ...

This year, Route 66 reaches a major milestone as the iconic highway celebrates its 100th anniversary, and Springfield, Missouri, stands at the center of the celebration as the official Birthplace of ...

Springfield will host the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration April 30-May 2, 2026, marking the 100th ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Mayor Jeff Schrag has appointed children’s book author and poet David L. Harrison to be the Poet Laureate for ...