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 ...

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A must-stop photo-op is coming for Route 66 fans in Springfield. Springfield city leaders said that artists are designing a major sculpture to honor the Mother Road. It will ...

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 ...

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. (KY3) - The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival will kick off at noon on Friday, Aug. 8. The festival will feature food, music, and plenty of classic cars. The event started as a small ...

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 ...