Route 66 traces the tale of a century of American life: pioneers, immigrants, economic booms and busts, lore and legends.
Explore with us the historic road and the people and places that are still telling our shared story today.
Stories
How America鈥檚 buy-now economy is transforming its heartlandAs the U.S. economy evolves to meet Americans' desire for goods to reach them faster than ever, the infrastructure making it possible is transforming parts of Illinois.
At Lincoln鈥檚 Illinois home, guides reveal the man behind the iconAs Route 66 turns 100, Springfield, Illinois, closely tied to Abraham Lincoln, expects more travelers seeking to learn more about the iconic president.聽聽
Where Route 66 begins: A tale of boom, bust, baseball, and a 鈥榖ig house鈥�The Big House Ballgame in Joliet, Illinois, honored the roots of prison-yard baseball as it celebrated the 100th anniversary of the naming of Route 66.
Iconic Route 66 is turning 100. What can it still tell us about ourselves?As Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary, 海角大神 travels its length to discover what American stories the road can tell us today.聽
