Motels in the 1950s and ’60s gave away matchbooks as a way to market themselves amid competition. Collectors say motel matchbooks are a connection to the not-so-distant past.

ST. ROBERT, Mo. – A new tribute to the Mother Road is set to light up the night sky in St. Robert on Friday, May 9th. It’s called the Route 66 Neon Park and it’s located at George M. Reed ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - The city of Springfield, Missouri, has been selected as the host city for the national kickoff of America’s Route 66 Centennial Celebration in 2026.

ST. ROBERT, Mo. – A new roadside attraction is set to open next month and light up the skies of the Missouri Ozarks. Route 66 Neon Park, the first park dedicated to vintage neon lights in ...

Representatives from three states and several tribes joined in the unveiling of Joplin’s newest Route 66 attraction on Friday. It’s all in preparation for the Mother Road’s centennial ...

The Joplin Museum Complex houses the Mineral Museum, showcasing the area’s mining history, alongside Route 66 memorabilia. The city has rebounded remarkably since the devastating 2011 tornado, with ...

Where: U.S. Rte 66, MO 65536. In our rush to get everywhere faster, we’ve nearly forgotten what traveling used to be—a series of discoveries rather than just a means to reach a destination. Route 66 ...

JOPLIN, Mo. — A new mural created by a Carthage artist was unveiled Friday. The Route 66 Mural Park in downtown Joplin is the new home of the Route 66 Tri-State Corridor mural.

On Friday, April 4, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., a Carthage artist Andy Thomas mural entitled Route 66 Tri-state Corridor will be unveiled in Joplin’s Route 66 Mural Park. The public is invited to the event.

New Route 66 mural being installed in Joplin. Posted: March 26, 2025 | Last updated: March 26, 2025. JOPLIN, Mo. — Work is underway on a new mural at 7th and Main Street in Joplin.