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The Mother Road. America’s Highway. The Main Street of America. The Will Rogers Highway. Route 66 goes by many names, but no matter how travelers refer to it, there’s one constant everyone can ...
Route 66 has been more than just a highway – it’s also home to vintage accommodations rich in American history. From pink ...
Illinois. If you want to travel the entire length of Route 66, then your trip will begin in Chicago, where you can indulge in historic architecture and Chicago-style deep dish pizza at Giordano’s.Many ...
A road trip with the windows down. Two members of our newsroom are heading out west for that last option, one that will span eight states, three time zones and more than 2,000 miles.
Route 66 is often credited as the birthplace of the American road trip. In the post-war era, as more families owned cars, the open road became a symbol of freedom and adventure.
Businesses along Route 66 thrived for decades as travelers made the pilgrimage with many stops along the way. Read an overview of the ambitious road building project from the National Park Service.
Plan your Route 66 road trip this summer in Kingman, Arizona Kingman offers restaurants, museums, outdoor activities and more. Michelle Martin, for Arizona Office of Tourism City of Kingman.
Ford CEO Jim Farley shared insights from his road trip with the F-150 Lightning electric pickup, saying that it was a "reality check" on what drivers face day to day.
This popular 2,448-mile journey between Chicago and Santa Monica is a rite of passage for every road-tripper—as are these other best road trips in the United States. Your Guide to a Route 66 ...
Route 66 offers more than just a road trip; it's a journey through time with its vintage accommodations. From neon-lit motels to quirky teepee stays, discover the nostalgic charm of America's ...
Before hitting the road, fuel up with a dose of history at Casper’s Diner, a Springfield institution serving its legendary chili since 1909 – long before Route 66 became the Mother Road. And ...