Oklahoma is preparing for the Route 66 centennial by introducing new attractions and investing millions in upgrades to attract tourists.

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 Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum has a soft opening planned for June 1. On Friday morning, Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb will host a town hall with community members to discuss tourism and business ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The History Museum on the Square is opening its new Roadside Gems exhibit in its Voices of History gallery. Roadside Gems is the fourth exhibit in a year-long series celebrating the ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque will host a pop-up event at the Route 66 Visitor Center on Saturday, marking one of the first uses of the building since its opening three years ago.

As the 100th anniversary of Route 66 approaches in 2026, join Pulitzer Prize winners Jonathan Bullington and E. Jason Wambsgans as they spotlight the stops and people who live along America’s highway.