SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - You can’t argue the name and symbol of Route 66 is iconic and catchy! “A lot of mischance,” is how John Sellars describes the naming of Route 66. Sellars is the Executive ...

A Route 66 mainstay in the Springfield area just got a larger than-life-addition. Say hello to Big Ron. He’s three stories tall, surrounded by old-fashioned gas pumps and is the latest art installment ...

USA TODAY readers have already made their opinions known on many Ozarks attractions: They named Silver Dollar City as America's top theme park for the third year in a row, last year they named Wonders ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The date for The 2024 Birthplace of Route 66 Parade has been set bringing classic cars, trucks, and other surprises to Springfield. The parade begins on Friday, Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. and ...

Springfield, Missouri, has been selected to host the kickoff event for the Route 66 centennial celebration. The event will take place April 30, 2026, and feature a concert, car show and other ...

Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven is a hotel in Springfield where visitors can book rooms themed around Elvis Presley or Wild Bill Hickok. The hotel began in 1937 as the Rail Haven Motor Court. Today, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield will be showcased in episode nine of PBS’s “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love,” premiering later this month. On Sunday, March 23, the episode will focus on Route 66. Host ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - 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. The ...

As the summer comes to a close and the school year is fast approaching, it may be time to take one last trip to close out the season. For wine enthusiasts, the state has several wine trails. For those ...

With the ‘Mother Road’ celebrating its 100th birthday next year, Laura French goes back to where it all began and explores ...

A float in the New Year's Day Rose Parade promoting Illinois tourism prominently features some of Springfield's Route 66 landmarks. This is the second year in a row the Illinois Department of Commerce ...