SPONSORED – Ariston Caf, the oldest operating diner on Route 66, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2024, marking a century of serving travelers along the historic highway. Located on the ...

A downtown art gallery has unveiled an exhibition of curated work from a local artist known for his work related to Route 66.

Route 66 often conjures images of quaint small towns, but its foundation has always been rooted in Chicago.

The 100th birthday of Route 66 is Nov. 11, 2026, and the Mother Road has obviously seen better days. Once chock-full of busy, neon-lit motels, gas stations and greasy spoons, good portions of the ...

While the Mother Road runs through eight states, Springfield has some special connections to the Chicago-to-Los Angeles route.

SPRINGFIELD, IL – MARCH 1 Cozy Dog art and Route 66 memorabilia line the counters and walls at the Cozy Dog Drive In in Springfield, Il on March 1, 2019. (Photo by Eva Russo for The Washington Post ...

Route 66, partially running through Missouri, ranks fifth among America's top 10 scenic drives. Springfield, Missouri, is recognized as the birthplace of Route 66, where the iconic highway ...

Discover why Springfield, Illinois is the perfect 3-day getaway from St. Louis. Explore Lincoln history, Route 66 attractions, and outdoor adventures in this fun, multi-day travel destination. Plan ...

The city of Springfield, Missouri, has been selected as the host city for the national kickoff of America’s Route 66 Centennial Celebration in 2026.

“Get Your Kicks on Route 66” was a 1946 song by Bobby Troup and my trip last week along what John Steinbeck called the “Mother Road” surpassed expectations. Much of the 1926, east-west ...

Route 66 or the Mother Road, as it is affectionately called, is one of the most iconic roads in the USA. Starting in Chicago, this 300-mile stretch through Illinois is one of the most popular road ...

News in Brief: Route 66 PPA Challenger Kicks Off in Springfield The inaugural Route 66 PPA Challenger Powered by JOOLA will take place in Springfield, IL, on June 13, 2025, at the Premier Pickleball ...