AMBOY, Calif. — Water is the key to the future of Roy’s Motel & Cafe, the lone survivor in a Route 66 town that, at its peak, boasted 200 residents, three gas stations, three motels, two cafes, a post ...

The Conoco Tower Station and U-Drop Inn in Shamrock, TX. Old Route 66 crosses eight states, three time zones, and more than 2,400 miles as it winds its way from Santa Monica to Chicago. You’ll find ...

As the 100th anniversary of Route 66 approaches in 2026, join Pulitzer Prize winners Jonathan Bullington and E. Jason Wambsgans as they spotlight the stops and people who live along America’s highway.

How Oklahoma is leading the revival of America’s most iconic highway. Plus, a look at how states from Illinois to California are reviving the Mother Road for its 100th anniversary. ByLaura Begley ...

Route 66 travels 2,448 miles across eight states linking Chicago to Los Angeles. Roughly 1,372 of those miles cut through Native American Tribes’ land. According to the American Indian Alaska Native ...

Route 66 remains one of America’s most storied highways, offering a blend of small-town charm, standout architecture, and nostalgic attractions that capture the spirit of cross-country travel. Each ...

Our Route 66 road trip ended at the beginning, at East Jackson Boulevard and South Michigan Avenue in Chicago, where a brown sign hanging 12 feet high on a light post tells people they’ve reached the ...

(AP) - From mom-and-pop diners to historic soda fountains, Route 66 still feeds travelers the way it did nearly a century ago. This legendary highway isn’t just about the miles, it’s also about the ...

FILE - This Jan. 13, 2017, file photo, shows the Route 66 Casino outside of Albuquerque, N.M., along the historic Route 66. (AP Photo/Russell Contreras, File) Cruising along Route 66 — the iconic ...

Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell and the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission unveiled early plans and events for the upcoming Route 66 Centennial in 2026. Oklahomans will celebrate the spirit of the ...