The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway revealed finalists ahead of centennial celebrations and award events in Springfield.

Plus, it sits along the longest preserved stretch of the Mother Road.

WELLSTON, Okla. (KFOR) – Oklahoma has more drivable miles of Route 66 than anywhere else along the Mother Road. And ahead of this year’s centennial celebration, the Sooner State has invested millions ...

Driving the length of Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles is a memorable experience for many road trip enthusiasts. Crossing eight states—Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — 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 year. The Mother Road, as author John Steinbeck dubbed it ...

Springfield built lasting attractions for Route 66's 100th birthday. Now the summer numbers show visitors are still coming.The post Springfield’s Route 66 centennial attractions are built to last appe ...

A mobile app is helping travelers discover more than 16,000 unusual tourist attractions along the 2,448 miles of Route 66, from classic landmarks to quirky roadside oddities. Doug Kirby, co-founder of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MCLEAN COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) — Visit BN is receiving a grant to fund different projects revolving around the Route 66 centennial ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — 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 year. The Mother Road, as author John Steinbeck ...

When John Steinbeck published “The Grapes of Wrath” in 1939, Route 66 had been a highway for 13 years, woven together from county roads, small-town Main Streets, crushed-rock farm roads, and Native ...

TULSA, Okla. — As Route 66 celebrates its centennial, a grant program has been created to spruce up business and attractions along the Mother Road. People in charge of the grant program says they’ll ...

Retro attractions, classic motels, and Americana memories make Route 66 a one-of-a-kind road trip experience that continues to captivate retirees.