Over in Shamrock, Texas, another Route 66 restaurant, the U Drop Inn Cafe, has been feeding hungry motorists since 1936. Its ...

The California Route 66 Museum sits along the historic corridor that once served as America’s main artery, connecting Chicago to Santa Monica across 2,448 miles of promise and pavement.

The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge on June 19, 2025. It opened to traffic in 1929 and was rerouted in 1936 to carry Route 66 over ...

Stretching from Chicago’s steely skyscrapers to Santa Monica’s sun-soaked shores, Route 66 is undeniably iconic. Built in ...

Visit Tulsa TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Route 66 Commission announced the "Tulsa Route 66 Capital Cruise: World-Record Classic Car Centennial Parade," with a goal of more than 3,000 participants.

Route 66 tourists visit the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, on June 13, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune) AMARILLO, Texas — Two other men had come before him that Thursday night in June.

Financial Life Line: During its peak, Route 66 helped small towns and businesses to flourish along its path. Restaurants, motels, gas stations, and shops thrive due to heavy road traffic.

From mom-and-pop diners to historic soda fountains, Route 66 still feeds travelers the way it did nearly a century ago. This legendary highway isn't just about the miles, it's also about the meals.

From mom-and-pop diners to historic soda fountains, Route 66 still feeds travelers the way it did nearly a century ago. This legendary highway isn't just about the miles, it's also about the meals.

The Williams Route 66 Marathon is gearing up for its 20 anniversary this year. And today, they unveiled this year’s race medal, which has the Catoosa Blue Whale front and center.