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 ...

What a New American Citizen Learned on Route 66 A writer drove from Chicago to L.A. to see what it truly means to belong to a place. Amboy, Calif., in the Mojave Desert, off the old Route 66.

With its 100th birthday on the horizon, Route 66 will soon be in the spotlight again. Now, a new book chronicling the history ...

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

This Missouri city is a must-visit on Route 66, featuring iconic stops like Bonnie and Clyde's hideout, vintage shops, and ...

Last September, I crossed a dream trip off my bucket list. While I’d driven many sections of Route 66 over the years, I had never tackled the entire 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica in ...

Route 66 might be best known for its classic Americana, vintage motels, and endless roadside attractions—but these photos tell a deeper story. Photographer Anthony Presley captures the quieter ...

A multi-state coalition is trying to educate people on the history and significance of Route 66 while preparing to celebrate ...

In Kingman, Arizona, an 8-mile section of Route 66 at the western edge of this state may be one of the most scenic — and white-knuckled —drives this country has to offer.