Map: The Economist Route 66 became the most famous highway in the world partly due to good timing. Its heyday coincided with ...

A cave meal, a meteor crater, wild burros — Route 66 in Arizona packs surprises. Which of these 26 stops on the Mother Road is the best? Vote now.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The most famous highway in the world is marking its 100th birthday, and Oklahoma is celebrating with a yearlong stretch of special ...

Historic Route 66 celebrates 100 years in 2026. In Springfield, Mo., widely recognized as the birthplace of the Mother Road, the city will launch the highway’s centennial with a kickoff event honoring ...

Route 66: The ultimate guide to driving the American quintessential road trip - As Route 66 celebrates its centennial anniversary, US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill reveals how to get a taste of the ...

As Route 66 gears up to celebrate 100 years of kicks, Oklahoma’s stretch is streets ahead in terms of revitalization. A well-oiled campaign has restored mid-century landmarks, while welcoming a few ...

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Route 66 is just one of the highways that features in “On The Road,” the Jack Kerouac book that introduced so many people to white-line wanderlust. More than anything written about the iconic highway, ...

Some people take on Route 66 in one epic driving session. Others nibble at it mile by mile, year by year. Either way works, so long as you don’t hurry. I covered fewer than 200 miles most days, which ...

Route 66 turns 100 this year, and communities across California are marking the milestone with festivals, food and road trips throughout the spring and summer. For travelers looking to celebrate, the ...