Jun. 21—The Route 66-era Western Scene Motel, which had fallen into decline in recent years — due in part to infighting among the family that owned it for decades — has been demolished.

In the decades since, Route 66 has become synonymous with western adventures, neon signs, and quirky Americana. Each of the ...

The Mother Road is calling, will you answer? Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven, Springfield, Missouri The Rail Haven has welcomed Route 66 travelers since 1938, evolving from a modest tourist court ...

ending in Los Angeles (10 years later the western Terminus was shifted to Santa Monica). It was promoted by the US 66 Highway Association as “the shortest, best, and most scenic route from ...

Muffler Men, Paul Bunyans and other fiberglass behemoths tower over diners, gas stations and roadside attractions, adding a quirky charm to Route 66. As you head west from Chicago, the first ...

Tonight the city will dedicate the first phase of a new Birthplace of Route 66 Roadside Park, on West College Street between Fort and Broadway avenues, that was created to celebrate Springfield's ...

Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven is a hotel in Springfield where visitors can book rooms themed around Elvis Presley or Wild Bill Hickok. The hotel began in 1937 as the Rail Haven Motor Court.