100 years of Route 66: Take the ultimate driving trip on America’s ‘Mother Road’

With its glowing neon signs, retro diners and restored motels, Route 66 continues to attract travellers wanting to experience ...

Eight states, three time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100

If you’ve ever planned to motor west and take the highway that’s the best, this might be the time: Route 66 turns 100 this ...
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Route 66 stamps will make their debut later this year

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The U.S. Postal Service is commemorating the centennial anniversary of Route 66 with a set of eight stamps. The stamps feature eight different photographs from each state that ...
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Tulsa's Route 66 Capital Cruise to include 16 distinct Party Zones

TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa's Route 66 Capital Cruise World-Record Classic Car Centennial Parade will feature 16 distinct Party Zones along the 5.5-mile spectator route. Beginning at Yale Avenue and Route 66 ...
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Route 66 Centennial Caravan looking for drivers to join

TULSA, Okla. — The Route 66 Centennial Caravan is looking for drivers to join then this summer. The Caravan is set to make a stop in Tulsa on June 18 and 19. The caravan of 12 cars and anyone else who ...
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Route 66 gears up for 2026 centennial celebration

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Route 66 is preparing to mark its 100th anniversary in 2026, drawing renewed attention to the 2,448-mile highway stretching from Chicago to Santa Monica. Often referred to as the ...
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American nostalgia: Joyriding Route 66 in Arizona

Choosing which of the eight states along Route 66 is the best seems uncharitable, kind of like choosing a favorite child. But heck, I might as well admit it. Arizona is my favorite. Part of that is ...
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Route 66 centennial celebrated with new sign at Navy Pier

U.S. Route 66 is a cultural landmark that holds the rich history of America’s automotive and commercial boom, and the memories of countless family road trips. The storied highway, which spans 2,400 ...
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Start your Route 66 road trip in Springfield, Missouri, the birthplace of the Mother Road

This year, Route 66 reaches a major milestone as the iconic highway celebrates its 100th anniversary, and Springfield, Missouri, stands at the center of the celebration as the official Birthplace of ...
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New map celebrates Route 66 in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the release of a new Illinois Route 66 Map in honor of Route 66's 100th birthday. Illinois Transportation Secretary Gia ...
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New Illinois map celebrates 100 years of Route 66

Illinois (KWQC) - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced a new Illinois Route 66 map to celebrate the road’s 100th birthday. The map highlights sights to see in Illinois and provides a ...