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Route 66 turns 100 years old in 2026 presenting the country an opportunity to authentically rewrite the narrative of the Mother Road, so-named by John Steinbeck in his 1939 novel, “The Grapes of Wrath ...

With Route 66 turning 100 on Nov. 11, 2026, there are a plethora of museums and roadside attractions to see along the historic Mother Road. Additionally, lots of food options abound — from old-school ...

Mother Road’ celebrating centennial next year; Route 66 stretches about 100 miles through Southwestern Illinois.

The stretch of Route 66 between Kingman and Seligman is the longest continuous section of the Mother Road still in existence.

Growing up, I was never much of a Hallmark movie fan. I thought they were "too much" - too cheesy, too utopian, and ...

Theatrikos presents "Route 66 to the Grand Canyon," a whimsical tribute to Route 66's centennial with interactive comedy.

In this episode of Czechast, Zdeněk Jurásek shares how he biked 4,000 km along Route 66, led hundreds of travelers since, and why the Mother Road still inspires him.

The U.S. Postal Service has announced many of the stamps it will release in 2026. “This early preview of our 2026 stamp program underscores the Postal Service’s commitment to celebrating the artistry ...

Meet the joyful Route 66 legend where cheeseburgers, laughter, and family tradition keep travelers coming back happy.

Many old towns along Route 66 seem to have been forgotten as we tend to take the freeways, bypassing these slices of ...

Route 66, turning 100 next year, tops a new list from Tripadvisor thanks to millions of Instagram-worthy moments.