Travelers can get their kicks on Route 66 next year as destinations and tour operators celebrate the Mother Road's centennial ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A must-stop photo-op is coming for Route 66 fans in Springfield. Springfield city leaders said that artists are designing a major sculpture to honor the Mother Road. It will ...

USA TODAY readers have already made their opinions known on many Ozarks attractions: They named Silver Dollar City as America's top theme park for the third year in a row, last year they named Wonders ...

The 100th anniversary of the iconic U.S. Route 66 is less than a year away. Springfield, which was selected as the host city for the international celebration, has been busy preparing for the event ...

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.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield 66 Project is inviting local artists to help celebrate 100 years of Route 66 with their centennial sculpture series. The series will feature 66 blank ...

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Springfield, Missouri, has been selected to host the kickoff event for the Route 66 centennial celebration. The event will take place April 30, 2026, and feature a concert, car show and other ...

Spanish artist Juan Garaizabal visited Springfield to examine the downtown site for his sculpture. The piece, called “Ghost ...

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Amy Beadle from VisitSpringfieldIllinois.com about summer fun in Springfield, including Route 66, The Land of Lincioln, the Bourbon Journey, lodging and more!

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A towering six-story mural now greets travelers along historic Route 66, showcasing the natural beauty of the Ozarks at one of Springfield’s most prominent intersections. The ...