Illinois has invested millions over the last few years on Route 66 redevelopment and promotion, said Eric Wagner with the state tourism office. “Route 66 is huge for us,” he said.

Angel Delgadillo, 98, known as the “guardian angel of Route 66,” in an old barber chair at his shop, Angel and Vilma Delgadillo’s Original Route 66 Gift Shop, in Seligman, Arizona, June 6, 2025.

Last September, I crossed a dream trip off my bucket list. While I'd driven many sections of Route 66 over the years, I had never tackled the entire 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica in one ...

The Route 66 Association is a nonprofit whose mission is to collect and preserve important items pertaining to Route 66 history. If you are a history buff fascinated by mid-20th century Americana ...

Even after nearly a century, Route 66 still turns a cross-country drive into something unforgettable. America’s most famous highway still knows how to deliver a great story and a fantastic photo ...

The Route 66 Fun Run is a rolling party that celebrates the road once known as “America’s Main Street” and Arizona’s role in saving it. The annual event takes place May 2-4 this year.

I also recommend McClanahan's “EZ66 Guide for Travelers.” Route 66 is constantly changing — especially with the highway's centennial approaching in 2026 — and no single source is perfect.