Celebrate Route 66’s 100th anniversary in Springfield, Missouri. Plan a spring road trip with historic stops, family attractions, and weekend fun.

As the United States’ first federal highway system, Route 66 connected people and places across the country. It was a symbol ...

Local author and poet David Harrison has been appointed Poet Laureate for the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration in Springfield. Mayor Jeff Schrag made the appointment this week.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Missouri has been chosen to kick off the national event celebrating the centennial anniversary of Route 66. It will feature new photo opportunities along the iconic highway ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield is moving forward with plans to install a new Route 66 monument — a 20‑foot illuminated crown ...

The City of Springfield is stepping up litter cleanup and beautification ahead of major Route 66 celebrations later this ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is coming back to downtown Springfield from August 8-9, and the city is asking for volunteers to help with the festival. Organizers say they need ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield’s claim to be the birthplace of the Mother Road means it has been selected as the host city for the kickoff of America’s Route 66 centennial celebration, taking place ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration is being held right here in Springfield this year, and talent such as John Goodman, Little Big Town and more will be here to ...