You can’t argue the name and symbol of Route 66 is iconic and catchy!“A lot of mischance,” is how John Sellars describes the naming of Route 66. Sellars is the Executive Director Emeritus at The ...

Route 66 may be famous for neon signs, classic diners and quirky roadside attractions, but some of the best experiences take place outside the car.

Route 66 is home to some brilliant barbecue spots including James Beard Award winners, world champion pitmasters, and other ...

There’s nothing like the beckoning open road, especially when there’s nostalgia involved. And there’s no more iconic US highway than Route 66. After all, it officially opened in 1926 as a 2,400-mile ...

Fans of Americana and the open road have known where to get their kicks for nearly 100 years. Route 66, the stretch of highway from Chicago to California traveling through key portions of the ...

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.

The State Historical Society of Missouri wants your stories, photos and memories of Route 66 to build a collection and public exhibit in 2026. The iconic Route 66 is approaching its 100th birthday. To ...

A panoramic view of Route 66 Neon Park on the night it opened in May. In 2013 St. Louisan Jim Thole was speaking at a National Park Service conference in Los Angeles. The meeting theme was “The Road ...

Interstate 44 through Missouri now follows much of the route from St. Louis to Springfield. But by then, its romantic status as a roadway to the West, and a pathway to adventure, had been recognized ...

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — An upcoming resurfacing and repair project along Missouri Route 66/Missouri Route 249 and I-49/Shoal Creek bridges in Jasper County will cause some traffic interruptions, MoDOT ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield will be showcased in episode nine of PBS’s “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love,” premiering later this month. On Sunday, March 23, the episode will focus on Route 66. Host ...