In the 1930s, more than 200,000 people traveled Route 66 to escape drought, debt and hardship. A century later, travelers ...

Springfield, known as the Birthplace of Route 66, is set to host the start of a national celebration of the Mother Road's centennial. Over the course of four days, the Queen City will set the stage ...

The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival returns to Springfield Aug. 7-8 with 600 classic cars, live music and centennial events ...

Springfield, Mo. — April 30, 2026 — Exactly 100 years after Route 66 was established, the most famous highway in America has found its voice. All sound is vibration at different frequencies. We use ...

The 2026 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival takes place in Downtown Springfield, Missouri from August 7 to August 8, 2026.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While Springfield isn't the physical starting point of Route 66, it is the birthplace of the iconic highway's name. This year's ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Springfield, which is known as the birthplace of Route 66, will be hosting the kickoff to a national celebration of the historic ...

Springfield, Missouri, has been selected to host the kickoff event for the Route 66 centennial celebration. The event will take place April 30, 2026, and feature a concert, car show and other ...

One of Springfield's largest festivals is less than a month away, celebrating the history of The Mother Road. The 12th annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is Thursday, Aug. 8, through Saturday, Aug ...

If you’re driving Route 66 this summer, consider staying at some of the historic hotels that are scattered along the ...

Springfield’s freshest retro diner is closing their doors to locals and tourists, just ahead of the Illinois State Fair. On ...