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The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge on June 19, 2025. It opened to traffic in 1929 and was rerouted in 1936 to carry Route 66 over ...
A multi-state coalition is trying to educate people on the history and significance of Route 66 while preparing to celebrate ...
As a ghost highway, Route 66 isn’t always easy to follow. You can’t just ask Google Maps for directions along a road that was decommissioned in 1985.
Route 66 Trailhead Park lets visitors walk the original highway, explore rail history, and enjoy scenic views along the ...
"New York City has the Statue of Liberty. Philadelphia has the Liberty Bell. But here in Central Illinois we have that great ...
The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is set for Aug. 8-9 this year and features a car show, a parade, live music, food, and exhibits by authors, collectors and artists.
Discover the history of US Route 66, the 'Mother Road,' established in 1926. Learn why this iconic highway is a symbol of freedom, migration, and the American dream, and its role in historical ...
There is a roughly 8-mile section of Route 66 at the western edge of this state that is considered to be one of the most ...
Even after nearly a century, Route 66 still turns a cross-country drive into something unforgettable. America's most famous highway still knows how to deliver a great story and a fantastic photo op.
The World Monuments Fund named Route 66 to its Watch List of endangered sites in 2008, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation included its motels on a list of "America's 11 Most ...
At 98, Angel Delgadillo’s entire life has played out along what John Steinbeck called “the mother road.” And the historic road likely wouldn’t exist today without him.
Even after nearly a century, Route 66 still turns a cross-country drive into something unforgettable. America’s most famous highway still knows how to deliver a great story and a fantastic photo op.