Chicago and Santa Monica might be Route 66's iconic endpoints, but Springfield is where the legendary name was born.

Route 66 has inspired white-line wanderlust in millions of travelers who have cruised all or part of the highway since its ...

One of Springfield's largest festivals is less than a month away, celebrating the history of The Mother Road. The 12th annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is Thursday, Aug. 8, through Saturday, Aug ...

Springfield, known as the Birthplace of Route 66, is set to host the start of a national celebration of the Mother Road's centennial. Over the course of four days, the Queen City will set the stage ...

The Telegraph Ball celebrated the centennial of Route 66 by taking guests back to the Roaring Twenties.

A float in the New Year's Day Rose Parade promoting Illinois tourism prominently features some of Springfield's Route 66 landmarks. This is the second year in a row the Illinois Department of Commerce ...

Springfield is preparing to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with the creation of a centennial time capsule. The History Museum on the Square, in partnership with the Missouri Route 66 ...

Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas will headline Springfield’s Route 66 centennial celebration in November.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - The city of Springfield, Missouri, has been selected as the host city for the national kickoff of America’s Route 66 Centennial Celebration in 2026. The ...