Little Beaver Town, a theme park in Albuquerque inspired by Route 66 nostalgia, opened in 1961 but closed just two years later due to waning interest and accessibility challenges. Roland Penttila, a ...

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix street circuit will feature a 1.7‑mile, seven‑turn layout, blending the high‑speed demands of INDYCAR racing with the historic character and stunning visuals of the nation’s ...

Kingman occupies an interesting position in Arizona’s landscape, both literally and figuratively. It’s roughly two hours southeast of Las Vegas, about two and a half hours northwest of Flagstaff, and ...

A new interactive road trip guide created by Wanderlab and Choice Hotels International spans all 2,500 miles of the historic highway across eight states, in celebration of the historic highways 100 th ...

Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "This move symbolizes how Route 66 continues to evolve while honoring its roots," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a ...

Get your kicks on Navy Pier. "This move symbolizes how Route 66 continues to evolve while honoring its roots," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a statement in a news release, adding that the ...

Navy Pier will now mark the beginning of the iconic highway, creating a pier-to-pier route from Lake Michigan to the Pacific Ocean. A ceremony at Navy Pier will include a dedication of the new Route ...

CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66, the City of Chicago will formally recognize Navy Pier as the starting point of the iconic roadway. "This ...

CULTURE AND RESILIENCE. THE THEME STANDING IN SOLIDARITY. WELL, MANY WAYS PEOPLE ARE HONORING THE ROUTE 66 CENTENNIAL THIS YEAR. NOW, A NEW DOCUMENTARY HIGHLIGHTING THE COMMUNITIES THAT PAVED THE WAY ...

The most famous highway in the world is marking its 100th birthday, and Oklahoma is celebrating with a yearlong stretch of special events. The 2026 centennial celebration of Route 66 is underway and ...

Revving up for its 100th anniversary, Route 66 is experiencing a culinary renaissance, offering everything from humongous hot dogs to reimagined Native American cuisine. The eating options along ...