Route 66 was officially designated in 1926, linking Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, across eight states. Originally built from existing roads, it became the backbone of westward travel ...

A new exhibit celebrating the history and cultural impact of US Route 66, known as "Will Rogers Highway," is set to open on Feb. 27 at the Will Rogers Memorial ...

Coined the “Mother Road” by John Steinbeck in his 1939 “The Grapes of Wrath” novel, the U.S. Route 66 has been a beloved part ...

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the creation of Route 66, when the federal government first designated its major ...

(AP) - From mom-and-pop diners to historic soda fountains, Route 66 still feeds travelers the way it did nearly a century ago. This legendary highway isn’t just about the miles, it’s also about the ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Here are some historic restaurants living the good life on Albuquerque’s portion of Route 66. El Camino is a 1950s diner on the pre-1937 alignment of Route 66 in Albuquerque. This ...

From enormous, flashing neon signs to traditional Pueblo architecture, Albuquerque is one of the best stops along Route 66 ...