AAA Missouri's Nick Chabarria at the Kick Off Celebration of the Route 66 Centennial in Springfield. He says a 2025 survey found 40% of Americans may cruise a portion of the road during the Centennial year. With Megan Lynch. He cites The Arch, Meramec Caverns & the famous 'Blue Whale' in Oklahoma as some of the top historical stops. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
May 01, 2026
