Few roads have the pedigree of America's iconic Route 66, but did you know how it got its name as "66?" The story's wilder than you think.

With summer fast approaching, road trip season will be here before you know it. And while Route 66 has been overtaken by more convenient interstate highways, this historic slice of Americana remains ...

Our Route 66 road trip ended at the beginning, at East Jackson Boulevard and South Michigan Avenue in Chicago, where a brown sign hanging 12 feet high on a light post tells people they’ve reached the ...

Discover the Illinois town between St. Louis and Springfield on Route 66, where you can see retro buildings and experience ...

If you could go back in time to travel Route 66 at any point in history, when would you make the trip? The question was pitched to Jim Ross and Shellee Graham, who are more qualified than most to ...

TULSA, Okla. — The AAA Route 66 Road Fest countdown began on April 16 — meaning it is just 66 days until this year's extravaganza. "I've been doing events for over 30 years," said Wade Bray, the ...

“Texas is proud to be home to part of the iconic Route 66, and I am honored to lead the effort in designating this highway as ...

This man is huge. Standing confidently on the side of the road, legs slightly spread and sporting space-age, metallic silver boots, he’s over 30ft tall, his shoulders almost level with the tip of the ...

One of the most iconic roads in the world can be found right here in Tulsa. Route 66 is gearing up to turn 100 years old and several city and state leaders are ready to celebrate with the Route 66 ...

The Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield, Ill., is located a few blocks north of U.S. Route 66. It’s just one of many attractions and historic landmarks near the historic highway. Photograph ...

In 1985, Oklahoma planned to join other states in casting off the U.S. 66 designation and ending a "historic era." What would become of Route 66?