Why Route 66 Still Captivates Travelers, According to American Road Magazine’s Thomas Arthur Repp

There are highways, and then there is Route 66. Thomas Arthur Repp of American Road Magazine has been fascinated by two-lane highway travel ever since he was a teenager—and decades later, that fascination hasn’t faded.

Route 66 turns one hundred in 2026, and the centennial has sparked a wave of renewed interest in the Mother Road—unlike anything seen in decades. Communities along the route are marking the milestone with festivals, restored landmarks, and new attractions, making this one of the best years in a generation to experience it firsthand.

For Repp and the team at American Road Magazine, stories like this one are what it’s all about—capturing the spirit of the open road and the people who love it.

Watch CNN’s Richard Quest interview Thomas Repp to hear why this iconic highway refuses to fade.

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