Oklahoma is preparing for the Route 66 centennial by introducing new attractions and investing millions in upgrades to attract tourists.

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. — The History Museum on the Square is opening its new Roadside Gems exhibit in its Voices of History gallery. Roadside Gems is the fourth exhibit in a year-long series celebrating the ...

Nonprofit Keep Oklahoma Beautiful has launched a new Keep Route 66 Beautiful grant program to bring pride to every town along the historic road. With the Route 66 Centennial right around the corner, ...

From its earliest plans to the iconic stretches still drivable today, Oklahoma has played a central role in the history and ...