Route 66 centennial events began in Missouri today as national and state leaders outlined upcoming celebrations marking 100 ...

The most iconic road trip in the world has to be the USA’s Historic Route 66. The Mother Road originally stretched west from Chicago in Illinois to Santa Monica in California, a 2,448-mile (3,940 km) ...

In case you didn’t know already, 2026 is the Centennial year for Route 66. And with this once-in-a-lifetime celebration comes ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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 ...

National Museum of Transportation’s Route 66 centennial show opens March 14 with S.S. Admiral and 66 Park-In models; public ...

Springfield, Missouri, has been selected to host the kickoff event for the Route 66 centennial celebration. The event will take place April 30, 2026, and feature a concert, car show and other ...

From California to Illinois, enthusiasts will hit the historic highway in 2026 for yearlong events that honor America’s most ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - The city of Springfield, Missouri, has been selected as the host city for the national kickoff of America’s Route 66 Centennial Celebration in 2026. The ...

ST. ROBERT, Mo. – A new tribute to the Mother Road is set to light up the night sky in St. Robert on Friday, May 9th. It’s called the Route 66 Neon Park and it’s located at George M. Reed Roadside ...

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 ...

The State Historical Society of Missouri wants your stories, photos and memories of Route 66 to build a collection and public exhibit in 2026. The iconic Route 66 is approaching its 100th birthday. To ...