What driving the length of Route 66 taught me about America

This year Route 66, America’s “Mother Road”, turns 100. Running for 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, the world’s ...

Route 66 turns 100: Here’s how St. Louis is celebrating

To celebrate its lasting legacy on travel, commerce and American culture, Route 66 centennial events are planned all across ...
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How to Travel for America’s 250th and Route 66’s 100th Anniversary

This year marks the Centennial of Route 66 and the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence, providing travel advisors a ...
Only In Your State on MSN

I Tried Virtually Walking Route 66-and I'm Officially Hooked

This is the story of how I got my lazy self up off my cozy couch last spring and have walked over 1,900 miles (and counting) ...

Celebrate the anniversary of Route 66 in Albuquerque

Albuquerque has the biggest stretch of Route 66 than any other city. Here are the events, new art works, restored motels, and ...
Ever After in the Woods

This Illinois Train Ride Hits The Most Picture-Perfect Route 66 Communities

Hop aboard the Lincoln Service line for a nostalgic ride through Illinois, where historic Route 66 towns and charming ...
WGLT

McLean County leaders expect big crowds this year for Route 66 centennial

Leaders gathered Tuesday in Downtown Bloomington to announce a yearlong celebration for the 100th anniversary of Route 66.

Who's performing at Springfield's national Route 66 centennial kickoff

The Route 66 centennial celebration will kick off April 30 in Springfield with a live broadcast of the TODAY show and concert ...
Opinion

Editorial: As Route 66 turns 100, I-55 ranks among Illinois’ most dangerous roads

People-proofing cars has proven harder than anyone might have imagined when Chicagoans were taking out their Model T’s for Sunday drives on the Mother Road.