Waldmire, an American artist from Illinois, spent much of his later life documenting the towns and landmarks along Route 66 ...

U.S. Route 66 is a cultural landmark that holds the rich history of America’s automotive and commercial boom, and the memories of countless family road trips. The storied highway, which spans 2,400 ...

Route 66 has inspired white-line wanderlust in millions of travelers who have cruised all or part of the highway since its ...

Most people drive Route 66 for the nostalgia — the neon signs, the diners, the echoes of road trips past. As someone who loves seeking out things you didn't know you wanted on your travel bucket list, ...

If you haven't gotten your kicks on Route 66 yet, this is a great summer to do just that ...

United States Semiquincentennial meets U.S. Route 66-and if you're an American who loves the open road, 2026 might just feel like one long road trip worth taking.

There are faster ways to get from Chicago to Los Angeles, but none have the allure or cultural cachet of Route 66.

Route 66 is not the oldest, longest or most well-travelled long-distance highway in the U.S. So why is it the most famous?

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 ...

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