“Route 66 is of national significance as a symbol of our transportation history and the impact of the automobile.” Phoebe Wall Howard, who was a Free Press auto reporter for nearly seven ...

A cross-country drive along Route 66, stretching from California to Illinois, will kick off the 2026 Detroit Auto Show. The event will involve car enthusiasts, historians and everyday people who ...

Deemed the "Main Street of America," Route 66 is home to many underrated ... for its vintage brick building and huge Arizona US 66 sign on the ground. From afar, the building looks like an old ...

It’s called the Route 66 Neon Park and it’s located at ... to provide visitors with the backstory of each sign. Admission is free. Following the grand opening, the park will be open from ...

Route 66 is very much an international icon because it symbolizes freedom and a sense of adventure. That resonates with nearly everyone. The Route 66 Fun Run is free ... can sign up at ...

According to the Trigalets, this tower was known as Route 66’s largest free standing advertising sign for years. “It’s been 75 years the tower has been there,” said Joe. “We’re going ...

Annette LaFortune Murray will graduate from Route 66 writer to Route 66 “rider” for a new venture — a Route 66 Centennial motor coach tour. Route 66 is turning 100 in 2026. Murray ...

Take Williams, Arizona, which is two-and-half-hours north of Phoenix and is a former boom town on Route 66 that was known as the “gateway” to the Grand Canyon. Route 66, the historic highway ...

The iconic Route 66 Rainbow Bridge has gotten a makeover ahead of next year’s centennial celebration on the Mother Road. County, state and city officials attended Friday’s ribbon-cutting for ...

Now, 14 winners from across the state are being honored for their creative messages that promote a cleaner, litter-free Route 66—just in time for the road’s 100th birthday in 2026. In total ...