Johnny Mango of the Duke City Fix blog declares Central Avenue (aka Route 66) in Albuquerque a national treasure. Click here to read why.
Day: April 18, 2006
Edwardsville area wants a tourism Web site
Glen Carbon and the Route 66 community of Edwardsville, Ill., wish to create a tourism Web site, according to the Belleville News-Democrat. Thankfully, a representative from the Illinois Route 66 Association will weigh in with opinions at an organizational meeting April 24.
Geezer Riders feel the heat
The Geezer Riders endure the record heat that hit Oklahoma and Texas during their trip on Harleys down Route 66. Here's the diary from the Sooner State, and here's the one from the Lone Star State that appeared in the Mainichi Daily News in Japan.
Stars of “Cars” will hit the road
Life-size models of Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) and Sally Carrera (voiced by Bonnie Hunt) from the upcoming Pixar movie "Cars" will be touring the country during the "Cars Road Trip '06," according to a news release from DMN Newswire. State Farm is the big sponsor of the event. The tour will … Continue reading Stars of “Cars” will hit the road
A tip of The Hat
The Diner blog reviews another eatery in the Los Angeles metro area, this time The Hat, which has been Route 66 in Glendora since 1951. He gives a thumbs-up to the pastrami burger and fries that include brown gravy.