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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?
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.
Retro attractions, classic motels, and Americana memories make Route 66 a one-of-a-kind road trip experience that continues to captivate retirees.
Route 66 has been crowned the most scenic road trip in America in a new study that measured how often travelers share their ...
Petrified Forest National Park is the only national park in the U.S. with a section of old Route 66. The park is also home to ...
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 ...
A once-in-a-century ride: EagleRider is marking Route 66’s 100th birthday with an exclusive 16-day tour limited to just 66 ...
Will Rogers loved to travel. He became one of the most famous people in the world during a time when transportation was evolving, something he embraced with passion. Now you can take Will Rogers with ...
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Calling all artists! The City of Oklahoma City is inviting artists to create a quintessential sculpture that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the historic U.S. Route 66.
The AAA Route 66 Road Fest is set to return to Tulsa on June 21 and 22, 2025, taking over the Tulsa Expo Center for a two-day celebration of America’s iconic highway. The event will feature more than ...
A 9.1-mile stretch of the Route 66 Bike Trail in McLean County no longer has backing from a Department of Transportation [DOT] grant.
A $675,000 grant for the Route 66 bike and pedestrian path was determined to not be in line with the U.S. Department of Transportation's priorities.