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‘Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me’: 6 essential stops along Route 66

By Joe Yogerst, CNN (CNN) — 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...

100+ Roadside Attractions Along U.S. Route 66

Celebrate Route 66’s 100th anniversary with over 100 of the best roadside attractions, from neon motels and giant statues to quirky tourist stops that define America’s Mother Road....

California Route 66—The End of the Road

California marks Route 66's unforgettable finale, carrying riders from the Mojave Desert to the Pacific Ocean. Discover historic towns, iconic attractions, and travel tips for the...

Route 66 At 100

To cross the country via Route 66 is to discover an America that is… The post Route 66 At 100 appeared first on Passport Magazine.

6 paradas imprescindibles a lo largo de la Ruta 66

Por By Joe Yogerst, CNN La Ruta 66 es solo una de las carreteras que figuran en “On the Road”, el libro de Jack Kerouac que despertó en tantas personas la pasión por los viajes por...

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 ‘good old days’ along the 2,500-mile route from Chicago to Santa...

Celebrate with Chicks on Route 66

What better way to celebrate the historic highway’s centennial than to get your chicks on Route 66! The thruway — which runs from Chicago to Santa Monica, California — opened in 19...

At 100, Route 66 still beckons as a cross-country caravan takes off from Santa Monica

A 70-car caravan embarked on a journey from Santa Monica to Chicago to celebrate the centennial of the famed 2,448-mile Route 66.

Historic Route 66 stretch preserved for future generations

The historical stretch of Route 66 known as the Ribbon Road has been preserved for the next 100 years, with one mile of the original nine-foot-wide highway remaining intact and two...

At 100 Years Old, Route 66 Is Still Fueled by Nostalgia

Driving the historic highway through the Texas Panhandle reminds us of the simple, old-fashioned pleasures of being on the road.

At the beginning of Route 66, reporting on a shifting US

Harry Bruinius finds a crossroads of America in his reporting near Route 66 in Will County, Illinois. 

Wild Burros, $7 Gas, and a BMW i8 Roadster on Route 66

Route 66 plays heavily on the American imagination. First opened back in 1927, “The Mother Road,” whose moniker comes from John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath, winds its way 2400...

Get your tire kicks on Route 66. This is the ultimate festival for gearheads.

The eighth annual Route 66 Cars and Guitars Festival, held in the Mother Road’s centennial year, turns a few blocks of town into a rolling theater of memory.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 — Telling the full story of Route 66

As the nation commemorates the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66, some historians, scholars, and curators are offering a different perspective of the famed Mother Road. An exh...

Ride Route 66 Through The Ozark’s Mural City—Cuba, MO

Cuba, Missouri, known as Missouri’s Mural City, is a standout Route 66 stop in the Ozarks. The post Ride Route 66 Through The Ozark’s Mural City—Cuba, MO appeared first on Rider Ma...

Hollywood’s Road Trip: Where to Stay Along America’s Most Cinematic Highway

As Route 66 rings in its 100th anniversary, we’re rounding up the best places to lodge from Santa Monica to Chicago.

Route 66 centennial caravan makes memorable stop in Joplin

The "Route 66 Centennial Caravan" made a stop in Joplin, Missouri to celebrate the centennial of The Mother Road, featuring a vintage car caravan, a steak eating contest, and a wat...

Hemmings Great Race celebrates Route 66's 100th anniversary

This year's Hemmings Great Race, which made a stop in Joplin over the weekend, made its way to Miami Monday.

Film showcases Route 66 and Ozarks, plays in Joplin

"Dust to Malibu", a movie highlighting Route 66, is making its rounds along the Mother Road and will be playing at the Royale Cinema Lounge in Joplin until July 2nd.

'I try to cling to yesterday': How Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire became an icon of the Mother Road

Waldmire, an American artist from Illinois, spent much of his later life documenting the towns and landmarks along Route 66 in his unique maps and postcards.

Route 66 sees neon-fueled resurgence in Tulsa ahead of centennial

“Neon was really the first advertisement on the road," says Ken Busby, with Tulsa's Route 66 Commission. The group proposed a matching neon sign grant 5 years ago.

Route 66 Centennial Caravan Friday night in Joplin

Around 150 vintage cars arrive with family activities, food trucks, and a 72-oz. steak contest and live music.

New highway hurt his town. At 98, he helped revive America's famous Route 66

Santa Monica Pier Offers Free Rides On The Pacific Wheel for 66 Minutes on June 6 to Celebrate the Route 66 Centennial

From 10 a.m. to 11:06 a.m. local time visitors to Santa Monica and Navy Pier can ride ferris wheels for free to celebrate the road connecting the two cities The post Santa Monica P...