Road trips along Route 66 are filled with quirky roadside finds, but every now and then you stumble onto a place so good it becomes the highlight of the whole journey. Usually, my personal drama ...

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

Route 66 turns 100 in 2026, offering a classic 2,448-mile road trip packed with neon motels, roadside icons, ghost towns, and classic American diners.

Getting there: The Santa Monica Pier is about 15 miles from downtown Los Angeles. Take Interstate 10 west, exit onto Fourth Street and then head west on Colorado Avenue.

“Speaking as someone from a part of Europe long controlled by communist regimes, Route 66 carried an almost mythical meaning,” says Jurásek. “We weren’t allowed to travel west, so for many of us, the ...

Cruising U.S. Route 66 in California If you’ve been driving the 2,448 miles from Chicago west to Santa Monica on the best ...

Driving along historic Route 66 through Needles, California reveals a town filled with reminders of America’s most famous highway. Old motels, abandoned signs, and historic buildings tell the story of ...

Welcome to 1950! Your young country is Europe’s hero and the world’s inspiration. Money’s pouring in, everybody’s happy, and it’s time for a road trip across this grand land. Untie the frilly apron, ...

Inspired by the song “Take it Easy,” Standin’ on the Corner Park in Winslow, Arizona, may be the state’s most sought-after ...

I stayed at the last remaining motor lodge in Chicago on Route 66 and discovered a nostalgic roadside stay filled with vintage charm, history, and classic Americana.

The "Green Book," was a vital guide for Black travelers facing discrimination and danger in America from 1936 to 1967. During a difficult time in American history, travelers faced threats ranging from ...

Looking for real Western atmosphere in Arizona? These timeless towns deliver dusty charm, frontier legends, and scenery that never quits.