Ten days driving down 'the Mother Road' revealed a country whose obsession with its own past is at odds with its precarious future.

I have just booked my regular November trip to one of the blank patches on my map of the US ... For 2,400 miles, Route 66 carried Greyhound buses and cars filled with American dreamers migrating ...

Old Route 66 Family Restaurant in Dwight, Illinois, is a Route 66-themed diner famed for serving the state’s best country fried steak. With its classic charm and comfort food, it’s a must-visit for ...

Abandoned places in Texas aren't hard to find, and you don't even necessarily have to look that hard. Premont Primary School ...

Here are some of the best trips you can take from Chicago’s Union Station — from a short ride across the state to a multi-day ...

They did not build roads but served as lobbyists, marked the trail, promoted tourism by publishing maps of the route ... While many readers will remember Route 66 (established 1926) as their ...

Every sign has a unique approach to road-tripping. Whether it’s a spontaneous getaway or a meticulously planned journey, each ...

Alton is a town rich in history and tall tales—literally. Known for Robert Wadlow, the tallest man in recorded history, Alton ...

Looking for some stocking fillers or presents to put under the tree this festive season? We’ve got some great gift ideas for ...

Architecture enthusiasts will want to tour the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Dana-Thomas House, or drive along part of the original Route 66 with a stop at the must-see Illinois State Fairgrounds ...

I have loved Thomas Hart Benton’s style since before I was old enough to know who he was. When I was a youngster, every ...