Learn about the importance of "The Negro Motorist Green Book" at the Route History Museum in Springfield, Illinois. Visit the famous Blue Whale of Catoosa for a photo op as you make your way through ...

Driving the entirety of Route 66 is no easy task. It takes months to plan and weeks to execute. Why exactly does a person need to set aside so much time for Route 66? The answer lies not in the road ...

Route 66 has countless attractions spread across its length. However, there are just some spots that are simply the best; those attractions so wonderfully quirky and legendary that they continue to ...

Few roads capture the spirit of American freedom quite like Route 66. Along America’s Main Street, classic car museums and quirky roadside stops celebrate the golden age of travel. Buckle up for a ...

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Known as the “Mother Road” of the U.S., Route 66 connects Chicago to Los Angeles. Stacker compiled a list of 50 Route 66 attractions for any traveler looking to make the eight-state road trip. For ...

Corrections & Clarifications: The locations of two landmarks were incorrectly reported in a previous version of this article. Jack Rabbit Trading Post is about 18 miles west of Holbrook, and Holbrook ...

With Route 66 turning 100 on Nov. 11, 2026, there are a plethora of museums and roadside attractions to see along the historic Mother Road. Additionally, lots of food options abound — from old-school ...

The Mother Road is gearing up for the holidays. Several sites and attractions along Route 66 are lit up for Christmas and make the perfect activity if you’re looking for something to do with your ...

Historic Route 66 is about to turn 95 years old. On Nov. 11, 1926, U.S. 66 opened for business stretching from Chicago to Los Angeles. The road was designed with two primary purposes — to increase the ...

Missouri is highlighting four new or reopened Route 66 attractions for the upcoming centennial celebration. The Boots Court Motel in Carthage has been restored and listed on the National Register of ...