Discover the charm of Route 66 with this guide to 10 unforgettable small towns. From Pontiac to Seligman and Santa Monica, ...

When the federal government decommissioned Route 66 in 1985, many assumed its glory days were over. But decades later, the Mother Road still oozes nostalgia.

Along iconic Route 66, between LA and Las Vegas, is a ghost-town-like destination that has an odd movie history. Today, the ...

From its earliest days, Route 66 has reflected the American culture of the moment.When the road connected Chicago to Los Angeles in 1926, it represented the possibility of the automobile. In the ...

With 2026 around the corner, you may be thinking about taking the opportunity to celebrate Route 66 on its 100th anniversary.

It was a safe haven during segregation for African American travelers. A civil rights landmark on Route 66 now has a marker ...

The original New Mexico installation proved that America's most iconic tune could successfully engage drivers while promoting road safety. The combination of an iconic song like "America the Beautiful ...

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.

Route 66 found its promoter in novelist John Steinbeck. He was the first to nickname it the “Mother Road” in his powerful novel “The Grapes of Wrath” in 1939.

Route 66 has gained a reputation as the United States of America’s most famous road. How did that happen, and why does it still matter? As the above video shows, there are a lot of reasons.