A Route 66 legend could soon be no more. The future of the Bagdad Cafe, a popular waypoint along America’s legendary Mother Road, is hanging in the balance — following the closure of the cafe’s kitchen and the death of its founder. Inspired by the 1987 film of the same name, Andrea Pruett opened the restaurant … Read more
Ernie Clement decided to add a little excitement to his life as the Blue Jays fight for a wild-card spot. The veteran infielder proposed to his longtime partner, Stefanie Brejcha, this week while on the road for a three-game series against the Guardians. Brejcha had her hand over her mouth in shock outside of the … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have just retired and want to spend the summer taking a long road trip from Florida to Alaska and back. I’ve dreamed about it all my life and finally have the time and money to do it. My husband hates long road trips, and I don’t want to take him. He would … Read more
High-dollar diners looking to heed the call of the open road should head for the West Coast, where just in time for summer travel season, the culinary authorities at Michelin have curated a culinary map for hungry and deep-pocketed drivers hitting California’s iconic Highway 1. The paved road through paradise covers nearly 700 miles, winding … Read more
Summer has come to NYC, leaving us locals yearning to breathe freely as the steamy weather settles in and hordes of wide-eyed tourists take Manhattan — and too much space on the sidewalks. But where to retreat — and cool off — in 2026? Headache-making fuel prices are turning precious trips to the beach into pricey pitfalls, while … Read more
Nearly one in three Americans is experiencing “friendship FOMO,” according to new research. A survey of 2,000 American drivers found that the summer travel season is ramping up, but for millions of Americans, it’s also a reminder of something they’re missing: time with their closest friends. Results found that 32 percent say they miss the … Read more
California drivers are facing yet another transit nightmare as a massive $29.8 million highway overhaul is set to choke traffic on a busy state route for almost a year. Caltrans officials announced that a heavily trafficked 10-mile stretch of Highway 101 along the Central Coast is being chopped down to just a single land in … Read more
A German soccer fan has accidentally become America’s newest tourism ambassador — one Taco Bell run, a Buc-ee’s pilgrimage and a Chili’s dinner at a time. Freddy, who posts on X as @FreddyLA7, has exploded in popularity after documenting his six-week World Cup road trip across the Southern United States with the kind of wide-eyed … Read more
A Los Angeles-area road has been named the most passive-aggressive in the America — and anyone who has driven it probably understands why. Ventura Boulevard in the San Fernando Valley ranked No. 1 in a new survey of the US roads most associated with low-level hostile driving behaviors, including tailgating, blocking merges, brake-checking and excessive honking. … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have scheduled a long road trip with another couple. All four of us are retired with a zest to explore. We share common interests, enjoy each other’s company and intend to share the driving. The catch is, we recently experienced the erratic driving of the other gentleman, and my … Read more
In the spirit of the great American road trip, and ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary, Cracker Barrel wants to feed — and fuel — travelers who are hitting the road. The homestyle cooking chain’s new “Fuel Your Summer Road Trip” promotion — running through July 26 — wants to give 250 Cracker Barrel … Read more
SeatGeek is the official music concert Ticketing Partner of the New York Post. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Chris Stapleton‘s ‘All-American Road Show Tour’ is about to hit the road. Starting on June 11, the burly, bearded … Read more
Memorial Day is quickly approaching, and it’s set to be a big travel day. The American Automobile Association (AAA) projects that a total of 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for Memorial Day, between Thursday, May 21, and Monday, May 25. Of the 45 million Americans traveling this holiday, a … Read more
As a mother of nine, Rachel Campos-Duffy has certainly had practice at pulling off Mother’s Day without a hitch. And she’ll certainly be front and center when the family celebrates today with a brunch at a friend’s house — although not until she’s finished her shift co-hosting “Fox and Friends.” “It’s the same for all … Read more
Route 66, America’s most iconic highway, is celebrating its 100th anniversary, with revved-up parties and events stretching across the eight states it traverses. But be aware: There are tricks to getting your kicks on Route 66. Opened in 1926 and immortalized by numerous covers of Bobby Troup’s 1946 hit song “(Get Your Kicks on) Route … Read more
California’s favorite burger export is planting a flag at the gates of the wilderness. In-N-Out Burger is officially heading to St. George, Utah — the sun-drenched “gateway” town that serves as a primary pitstop for millions of tourists trekking to Zion National Park. For the burger-obsessed legions of West Coast travelers, the news is better … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The Doobie Brothers are pulling double duty. After announcing their summer, co-headlining ‘Oneness Tour’ with Santana, Michael McDonald and co. just shared that they’re also striking out on a solo … Read more
The queen of country music is bringing her Southern hospitality to Tennessee highways in an effort to make travel more enjoyable. Dolly Parton announced the roll-out of Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stops. The rest-stop areas will feature new and reimagined entertainment elements. “I have spent the bulk of my life on the road, and more specifically on a … Read more
Draymond Green didn’t try to sugarcoat it Tuesday night — he told media members going on the road while his pregnant wife remains at home is “pretty sh–tty.” Green opened up on his situation just after Golden State fell to the Thunder at Chase Center in San Francisco, explaining having to leave the Bay Area … Read more
A mother in Washington has been charged with manslaughter for allegedly delaying life-saving medical care for her diabetic child. Lloydina McAllister’s 10-year-old daughter, who had Type 1 diabetes, slipped into a coma on a summer road trip with her family, according to news reports. The child, identified in documents only as T.G., was dead by … Read more