The most iconic road trip in the world has to be the USA’s Historic Route 66. The Mother Road originally stretched west from Chicago in Illinois to Santa Monica in California, a 2,448-mile (3,940 km) ...

Route 66 was officially designated in 1926, linking Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, across eight states.

From enormous, flashing neon signs to traditional Pueblo architecture, Albuquerque is one of the best stops along Route 66 for nostalgia lovers.

In California, a coastal city anchors a legendary cross-country highway, offering landmarks, oceanfront streets, and a milestone year of celebrations.

A neon-lit Route 66 stop in Illinois filled with statues, milkshakes, fries, and old-school charm: easy to love, hard to forget, and worth slowing down for.

On Route 66 in Illinois, this diner delivers no-fuss comfort food with a side of nostalgia. Perfect for road-trippers craving ...

Coined the “Mother Road” by John Steinbeck in his 1939 “The Grapes of Wrath” novel, the U.S. Route 66 has been a beloved part ...

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the creation of Route 66, when the federal government first designated its major ...

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) ...

How Oklahoma is leading the revival of America’s most iconic highway. Plus, a look at how states from Illinois to California are reviving the Mother Road for its 100th anniversary. ByLaura Begley ...

Route 66 documentary series highlights community stories along the historic highway ...

TUCUMCARI, NM — In 2026, Route 66 celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the road. Called “America’s Mother Road,” it runs from Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles. While ...