Springfield is set to host the centennial celebration of Route 66 in April 2026, and plans are underway to create a new monument and sculpture series to enhance the city's appeal to visitors.

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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 ...

A historic building along Route 66 has been demolished after the city granted the owner of the Rancho Court Motel a ...

A towering six-story mural now greets travelers along historic Route 66, showcasing the natural beauty of the Ozarks at one ...

The old motor court opened in the 1940s as the Trails End Motor Court and included 12 cottage-style cabins with kitchens.

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 ...

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 ...

The giant 21-foot-tall chef towered over East St. Louis Street for five years. Now, just ahead of the Route 66 centennial, ...

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 ...

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