An engineer and traveling artist, who headed down Route 66 around 20 years ago, wondered what it was like now.

The historic route turns 100 years old this year; but while it hogs the headlines, consider these lesser-known alternatives ...

U.S. Route 66 turns 100 years old this year, and communities along the historic highway are preparing for a year of centennial events. The road was established in 1926 and eventually stretched about 2 ...

Braidwood is a small Illinois town that embodies small-town America. It’s about 60 miles from Chicago, making it an easy day ...

There’s something deliciously ironic about the fact that thousands of people zoom past one of Illinois’s most perfectly ...

El Reno, celebrates its Route 66 heritage with historic sites, local traditions and iconic foods like the fried onion burger that continue to draw travelers from around the world.

From vivid parks to creative murals, the Prairie State is bursting with color. Discover the five most colorful places in Illinois.

Khors celebrates quirky attractions while also unflinchingly recording unflattering places and people she encounters. Her ...

Kevin and Lisa Merrill of Apple Valley are preparing to lead a caravan of RVers on a “Route 66 Centennial” adventure from Chicago to Santa Monica.

Springfield is home to parts of three alignments of Route 66, including the original alignment from 1926 to 1930.

Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the ...