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A new book offers an enjoyable tour of America at 250

"The country’s legendary main street celebrates its centennial against the backdrop of the nation’s 250th birthday. Could there…

Nel 2026 la Mother Road celebra un secolo di storia. Ti presentiamo tre itinerari Turisanda per viverla come non mai: in sella a…

The US’s most famous road celebrates its centenary. The 2,400-mile highway crosses eight states and three time zones from Chicago…

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist

Route 66 has inspired white-line wanderlust in millions of travelers who have cruised all or part of the highway since its birth…