As the United States’ first federal highway system, Route 66 connected people and places across the country. It was a symbol ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. ROBERT, Mo. – A new roadside attraction ...

Mayor Jeff Schrag appointed David L. Harrison, a children's book author and poet, as the Poet Laureate for the National Route ...

LEBANON, Mo. (KY3) - Route 66 centennial events began in Missouri today as national and state leaders outlined upcoming celebrations marking 100 years of the historic highway. The Drive Home Tour ...

As Route 66 marks its centennial, a travel guide from the Jim Crow era offers a window into the experiences of Black ...

How to drive Route 66: Stops, motels and detours that make the trip unforgettable - As Route 66 celebrates its centennial ...

Local author and poet David Harrison has been appointed Poet Laureate for the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration in Springfield. Mayor Jeff Schrag made the appointment this week.

There’s nothing like the beckoning open road, especially when there’s nostalgia involved. And there’s no more iconic US highway than Route 66. After all, it officially opened in 1926 as a 2,400-mile ...

Missouri is gearing up to celebrate 100 years of Route 66 with exhibitions, programs and a traveling display that will crisscross the state throughout 2026, according to a community announcement. The ...

ST. LOUIS – If you’re truly looking to “get your kicks on Route 66,” this year offers a once-in-a-century reason to make that happen. Route 66, one of America’s first commissioned highways also known ...

Celebrate Route 66’s 100th anniversary in Springfield, Missouri. Plan a spring road trip with historic stops, family attractions, and weekend fun.