Sometimes called the Mother Road, Route 66 took its place in American culture with its own song and a 1960s television drama.

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission, in partnership with The ...

The United States Postal Service is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with a new collection of commemorative ...

“Right now we are featuring a lot of the 1920s which includes the Flapper Era, raccoon coats, prohibition and silent movies.” ...

A new nationwide survey, conducted by AAA, reveals strong interest in Route 66 during its 100th Anniversary. The study found ...

The Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield, Ill., is located a few blocks north of U.S. Route 66. It’s just one of many attractions and historic landmarks near the historic highway. Photograph ...

Route 66, often referred to as the “Mother Road,” is more than just a highway; it’s an enduring symbol of American car culture and freedom. Spanning over 2,400 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, this ...

Oklahoma announced massive, statewide Route 66 centennial celebrations in OKC and Tulsa including concerts, drone shows, and ...

Are you ready to celebrate the centennial?

Tulsa received a $90,000 award through the Oklahoma Route 66 Revitalization Grant Program to build a musical road along a section of Route 66. City officials said the installation will be the first of ...