Immortalised in dozens of blockbuster classics since its opening in 1926, Route 66 symbolises freedom, top-down adventure and ...

In the heart of Dwight, Illinois, where the legendary Route 66 stretches its asphalt arms across the prairie, there’s a place ...

Take a moment to visit the Illinois State Capitol, a stunning building showcasing ... Kingman, Arizona, is a city that ...

The American Giants Museum in Atlanta, Illinois isn’t just another roadside attraction—it’s a colossal trip back to when gas ...

The New Mexico History Museum seeks an artist or artistic team to create an original indoor mural commemorating the centennial anniversary of Route 66 for the museum’s lobby from January ...

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that $6.3 million in grant funding ...

The Volkswagen microbus belonging to late Route 66 icon Bob Waldmire, at the Route 66 Association Hall of Fame & Museum in Pontiac, Illinois, June 21, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune) ...

Waldmire died in 2009 of cancer, before he could finish painting a map of the Route 66 stretch through Illinois on a wall of the museum.

Discover the best of Illinois’ Great Rivers & Routes region—where charming river towns, scenic views, and historic Route 66 landmarks create the perfect road trip adventure.

It's known as the “Mother Road” of the U.S. Here's a list of 50 Route 66 attractions for any traveler looking to make the eight-state road trip.

A Native American statue outside Morell’s Chippewa Trading Post in Bemidji, MN, was disassembled Monday, headed for the American Giants Museum on Route 66 in Illinois.

Cruise through time with these must-see Route 66 car museums and roadside attractions that celebrate America’s automotive spirit. Photo credit: Sage Scott.