Route 66

USA Today readers just chose the best scenic drives in America and 2 are in the Land of Lincoln.

The creepiest Route 66 legend tells of lantern lights connected with a real life killer.

A new park to celebrate legendary Route 66 is coming to Missouri in early May.

There are many roadside attractions on the famous Route 66, but one stands out above the rest.

Whether you call them vintage or classic, one museum in Illinois is known for having some of the best cars in the nation all at once.

It's one of the most historic Missouri stops on the famous Route 66 that's also one of the more strange things you'll see. It's a bridge that's crooked in the middle that also has a tragic history, too.

Explore the haunting tales and rich legacy of Diamonds Restaurant, a former hotspot for weary travelers.

You shouldn't drive on Missouri's scariest bridge. For most now, it's impossible anyway. But did you know this span that's known in the state as the most feared features a completely bizarre 30 degree turn in the middle and it was featured in a cult classic movie?

It's too bad that states aren't given more credit when they have great rest stops. If that were true, Missouri would be near the top of the state list as arguably the best rest stop in America is this one in the Show Me State.

Sometimes you just need to get in the car and drive to get away from it all. Well, there are two Missouri highways that were just named the best to take a weekend road trip.