A neon-lit Route 66 stop in Illinois filled with statues, milkshakes, fries, and old-school charm: easy to love, hard to forget, and worth slowing down for.

With the iconic Route 66 turning 100 in 2026, there's no better time to visit the birthplace of the 'Main street of America' in Illinois. The roadtrippers' dream route touches on a dozen historic ...

There is no American roadway more iconic than Route 66. Stretching nearly 3,000 miles from Chicago, Illinois, to Los Angeles, ...

“Get Your Kicks on Route 66” was a 1946 song by Bobby Troup and my trip last week along what John Steinbeck called the “Mother Road” surpassed expectations. Much of the 1926, east-west, 2,448-mile ...

Hop aboard the Lincoln Service line for a nostalgic ride through Illinois, where historic Route 66 towns and charming ...

World-renown Route 66 starts in downtown Chicago. But you’ll want to motor west to Springfield, roughly 200 miles from the Windy City, to find the best of the Mother Road. “The big cities don’t have ...

The Uproxx 2023 Fall Travel Hot List is live! Visit here for the full experience! It’s no secret that the Uproxx crew loves a great American road trip. The freedom that comes with setting out on the ...

Few roads capture the spirit of American freedom quite like Route 66. Along America’s Main Street, classic car museums and quirky roadside stops celebrate the golden age of travel. Buckle up for a ...

Leaders gathered Tuesday in Downtown Bloomington to announce a yearlong celebration for the 100th anniversary of Route 66. Organizers expect an influx of tourism tied to the celebration of the famed ...

This is the story of how I got my lazy self up off my cozy couch last spring and have walked over 1,900 miles (and counting) ...