"That one we are purposefully trying to get out on Route 66. So, that's going to travel up and down the road through 2026." The business eventually sold gas, postcards and souvenirs. The owners also ...

Springfield is moving forward with plans to install a new Route 66 monument — a 20‑foot illuminated crown called Queen’s Gate 66 — but nearby businesses say construction and ...

Springfield is set to the be host city for the centennial celebration honoring Route 66 and plans are already being made to make the city more appealing to the many visitors expected in April 2026.

The 100th anniversary of the iconic U.S. Route 66 is less than a year away. Springfield, which was selected as the host city for the international celebration, has been busy preparing for the event ...