More than a line on a map, Route 66 is a journey where millions have chased sunsets, wandered through charming locales, ...

Route 66 was officially designated in 1926, linking Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, across eight states. Originally built from existing roads, it became the backbone of westward travel ...

Chicago is rewriting history for the 100th celebration of Route 66, the iconic roadway connecting Chicago to Los Angeles. The ...

Coined the “Mother Road” by John Steinbeck in his 1939 “The Grapes of Wrath” novel, the U.S. Route 66 has been a beloved part ...

Navy Pier will become the ceremonial start of Route 66, with a March 25 dedication during the Toast to Harry Caray.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — "It winds from Chicago to LA / More than two thousand miles all the way / Get your kicks on Route 66!" Nearly 70 years ago, Nat King Cole sang his love letter to the historic ...

Are you ready to celebrate the centennial?

SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico Department of Transportation received a national award for preserving an original stretch of U.S. Route 66. The Asphalt Pavement Alliance presented the 2025 Perpetual ...

Oklahoma, home to the longest driveable stretch of Route 66, is celebrating the Mother Road's 100 years with special events.

Experience Route 66 in Southern California through the Drive Home Event. Discover historic stops, hidden gems, and the cultural legacy of the Mother Road.