The most iconic road trip in the world has to be the USA’s Historic Route 66. The Mother Road originally stretched west from Chicago in Illinois to Santa Monica in California, a 2,448-mile (3,940 km) ...

Celebrate Route 66’s 100th anniversary in Springfield, Missouri. Plan a spring road trip with historic stops, family attractions, and weekend fun.

The City of Springfield is stepping up litter cleanup and beautification ahead of major Route 66 celebrations later this ...

The 2026 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival in Springfield, MO will feature a downtown car show, free concerts, a cruise-in, and ...

LEBANON, Mo. (KY3) - Route 66 centennial events began in Missouri today as national and state leaders outlined upcoming celebrations marking 100 years of the historic highway. The Drive Home Tour ...

As the summer comes to a close and the school year is fast approaching, it may be time to take one last trip to close out the season. For wine enthusiasts, the state has several wine trails. For those ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. ROBERT, Mo. – A new roadside attraction ...

ST. ROBERT, Mo. – A new tribute to the Mother Road is set to light up the night sky in St. Robert on Friday, May 9th. It’s called the Route 66 Neon Park and it’s located at George M. Reed Roadside ...

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 ...

At the Lebanon Route 66 Museum (lebanon-laclede.lib.mo.us), there are fascinating displays of collectables but best of all, I arrived just time for a car show. In the parking lot, local ...