Before hitting the road, don't forget to swing by the nearby Route 66 Begin sign, just across Michigan Avenue from the Art Institute of Chicago. Cozy Dog Drive In.

As the 100th anniversary of Route 66 approaches in 2026, join us as we spotlight the stops and people who live along America’s highway.

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 op.

Before hitting the road, don't forget to swing by the nearby Route 66 Begin sign, just across Michigan Avenue from the Art Institute of Chicago. Cozy Dog Drive In.

One Century, One Road Route 66, ‘The Main Street of America,’ turns 100 By Jonathan Bullington and E. Jason Wambsgans It was created to connect us, a fused chain of existing road… ...

Route 66 is the most famous U.S. road trip you can travel. It takes you cross-country from Lake Michigan to Illinois, south to artsy Missouri cities with trendy boutiques, and west to sunny ...

Driving the length of Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles is a memorable experience for many road trip enthusiasts. Crossing eight states—Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the 100th anniversary of Route 66 coming up in 2026, the City of Albuquerque is working with 14 local businesses and property owners to restore vintage sig… ...

Before hitting the road, don’t forget to swing by the nearby Route 66 Begin sign, just across Michigan Avenue from the Art Institute of Chicago. Cozy Dog Drive In.