Discover the charm of Route 66 with this guide to 10 unforgettable small towns. From Pontiac to Seligman and Santa Monica, ...

Illinois has invested millions over the last few years on Route 66 redevelopment and promotion, said Eric Wagner with the state tourism office. “Route 66 is huge for us,” he said.

Illinois has invested millions over the last few years on Route 66 redevelopment and promotion, said Eric Wagner with the state tourism office. “Route 66 is huge for us,” he said.

The art includes Route 66 legends, wildflowers, and community icons. A downloadable map guides you on a self‑guided mural tour. You can walk or bike between murals at your own pace.

With 2026 around the corner, you may be thinking about taking the opportunity to celebrate Route 66 on its 100th anniversary.

The Illinois stretch of Route 66 is chock full of American history and Americana! Samantha meets up with her best friend for pit stops at the iconic Polk-a-dot Drive-in, the Pontiac Oakland Auto ...

Route 66 offers plenty of mid-century Americana including some classic, quirky, and unforgettable diners. Here are 16 to try ...

A pair of the patched, cutoff shorts Waldmire wore on his journey along the highway, a roadside display stand for selling postcards, and a hand-painting of a map of Route 66 that was designed on ...

Route 66 begins in Chicago and ends in Santa Monica, California, covering a total of 2,448 miles. The famed highway was established on Nov. 11, 1926 and lost its official national designation in 1985.

The museum is open daily from 7 a.m. Ron Metzger’s restaurant just off Interstate 55 boasts the world's largest Route 66 sign, a 32-foot-by-32-foot emblem that was installed by Ace Sign Co. in 2020.

BLOOMINGTON — It's been nearly 100 years since Route 66 was built as the main thoroughfare between Chicago and California. While the original roadway is no longer in service, traveling along the ...