The Guardian

Take a trip on Route 66: still delivering kicks after 100 years

The US’s most famous road celebrates its centenary. The 2,400-mile highway crosses eight states and three time zones from Chicago to LA The Mother Road, as the author John Steinbeck called it, has ...
New York Post

Celebrate Route 66 with a California road trip of donuts, dancing and a lot more

Route 66 turns 100 this year, and communities across California are marking the milestone with festivals, food and road trips throughout the spring and summer. For travelers looking to celebrate, the ...
KY3

Route 66 Centennial: Road closures announced for Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission will host the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration in Springfield from April 30 through May 3. The celebration takes ...
The New York Times

Route 66, a ‘Linear Museum Stretched Across Eight States,’ Turns 100

Institutions large and small examine the complicated history of the iconic corridor that helped define the American road trip. By Janelle Conaway Reporting from Albuquerque This article is part of our ...
LAist

Route 66’s dark side: behind the myth of the iconic road trip

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Listen 25:11 Route 66 has a 100-year ...
KOLR10 & Ozarks Local News

Route 66 Centennial Celebration merchandise now available online

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Route 66 merchandise is now available to purchase online ahead of the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration that begins at the end of April. The City of Springfield says ...
Los Angeles Times

Eight states, three time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — If you’ve ever planned to motor west and take the highway that’s the best, this might be the ...
WAND

Route 66 Conference coming to Springfield in 2026; author Michael Wallis to keynote

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Visit Springfield and the Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference have announced that the Capitol City will host the 2026 conference. The conference will take place Oct. 8 ...
Marketplace

A view of the U.S. economy from Route 66 — 100 years on

It's the 100th anniversary of Route 66, a roadway that has both shaped and reflected the twists and turns of the U.S. economy and its development. So what does a journey along Route 66 teach us about ...
KOB 4

Albuquerque Route 66 Visitor Center opens with new exhibit and live music

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Albuquerque opened its Route 66 Visitor Center to the public with a new photography exhibition and live music for the road’s 100th anniversary. Trevor Vo said the city opened the ...
KTLA

The surprising story behind ‘(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66’

(NEXSTAR) – The man who wrote “(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66” didn’t exactly get too many “kicks” from his first trip down the road. Bobby Troup, the Marine Corps veteran who penned the popular tune, ...
Business Insider

I've traveled all over the US and driven most of Route 66. These quirky towns and cities are worth the stop.

I love the quirk and nostalgia of Route 66, also known as the Mother Road. I was surprised by wild burros, an ancient civilization, and a live streamed steak-eating contest. I'd recommend that all ...