Numerous special events, festivals and road trips are planned throughout 2026 in order to celebrate the 100th birthday of Route 66, an iconic highway spanning eight states from Illinois to California.

There’s still a charge in the air after the record-setting 2025 HOT ROD Drag Week—an event that delivered the most entries in history and barrier-breaking performances. Now, HOT ROD is proud to ...

Travelers pose in front of the Sandhills Curiosity Shop, a Route 66 attraction in Erick, Oklahoma. Photo Credit: Gilligan's Route 66 Tours Travelers can get their kicks on Route 66 next year as ...

How Oklahoma is leading the revival of America’s most iconic highway. Plus, a look at how states from Illinois to California are reviving the Mother Road for its 100th anniversary. ByLaura Begley ...

The Arcadia round barn is one of the top attractions along Route 66 in Oklahoma. Oklahoma’s stretch of Route 66, often called the “Heart of the Mother Road,” is packed with nostalgic charm, quirky ...

Drivers heading into downtown Tulsa should expect significant delays throughout the weekend as Route 66 Marathon preparations shut down several major streets. TULSA, Okla. - Multiple closures around ...

A new documentary celebrating one of America’s most iconic highways is hitting the big screen — and Oklahoma gets a front-row seat. Produced by First + Main Films in partnership with the National ...

– Tulsa and Oklahoma City host Route 66 birthday events May 30, 2026. – Oklahoma Route 66 Muralfest highlights local artists in July. – Centennial ends Nov. 11, 2026, with Tulsa parade and concert.

Shari McLaws reveals her concept in Moonshot competition. As Route 66 businesses celebrate the Mother Road’s centennial anniversary next year, Shari McLaws expects her Old Trails RV Campground near ...

The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway has announced the creation of a special, limited-edition 13-coin collector set to celebrate the upcoming 100th anniversary of Route 66 in 2026. The set will feature ...

WORKS. YEAH, GUYS, THIS IS SUPER NEAT. SO IT LETS YOU TRAVEL TO ICONIC PLACES LIKE POPS AND ARCADIA. OR WE COULD GO TO THE NEXT SPOT ALONG THE ROUTE, WHICH IS 22 MILES AWAY. THE FIRST AMERICANS MUSEUM ...

Route 66, Muhammad Ali, Phillis Wheatley and the Declaration of Independence will all be honored on United States Postal Service stamps in 2026. On Oct. 29, the USPS announced 19 stamp designs to be ...