International visitors provided record business to Joplin and its hospitality economy last year, according to a recent study. “For the first time, the impact surpasses $6 million,” Patrick Tuttle, ...

A month after a deadly tornado ripped through St. Louis, the extensive damage and slow pace of recovery expose the city’s long-standing racial and socioeconomic divide.

A new art attraction is nearing completion in Collinsville, Illinois, as artist Kenzie Wolk works to finish a Route 66 mural.

Five cities will join Springfield, Missouri, next spring in launching the Route 66 Centennial with simultaneous celebrations ...

Find out the best stops along Route 66 on a Chicago to Los Angeles (or Los Angeles to Chicago) driving trip across the USA.

Discover the history of US Route 66, the 'Mother Road,' established in 1926. Learn why this iconic highway is a symbol of ...

Explore the 10 best road trips in the U.S. From Route 66 to Pacific Coast Highway, discover epic drives, views & culture.

From mom-and-pop diners to historic soda fountains, Route 66 still feeds travelers the way it did nearly a century ago. This ...

As the 100th anniversary of Route 66 approaches in 2026, join us as we spotlight the stops and people who live along America’s highway.

Cape Girardeau City Council is being asked to support rebranding Missouri Highway 74 as Future Interstate 66, a move ...

This state can be generally overlooked for travelers, including those who want to explore the great outdoors. However, it's ...

"I want to see America the way it used to be," said transportation reporter Jerry Carnes of his road trip along Route 66, from Chicago to Santa Monica, California.