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Route 66 turns 100, but its long decline is hard to ignore

A century later, the Mother Road still stirs wonder, while its faded neon, old motels, and bypassed towns show the price of ...

Samantha Brown Shares the ‘Greatest Trip’ She’s Ever Taken—And Her Brilliant Travel Hacks Including 'Frugal First Class'

Throughout her nine seasons hosting PBS show Places to Love, Samantha Brown has surfed in New Zealand, gone tubing in Costa Rica, and danced in China, yet it’s a road trip throu ...
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Step Back In Time At This Beautifully Restored Gas Station In Illinois

If you’ve ever wished you could experience what travel was like during the golden age of American highways, Odell, Illinois has exactly what you’re looking for. The Standard Oil of Illinois Gas ...
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Why are these strange motels icons of Route 66 travel?

During the golden age of American road travel, unusual roadside motels became a defining part of the landscape. Among the most famous were the Wigwam Motels, concrete structures shaped like giant ...
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This 2,448-mile Highway Is the Most Famous in the U.S. and Crosses 8 States—With Motels, Neon Signs, and Americana Charm

Route 66 turns 100 in 2026, offering a classic 2,448-mile road trip packed with neon motels, roadside icons, ghost towns, and classic American diners.