Chicago Sun-Times columnist and longtime roadie Dave Hoekstra paid a visit to The Riviera restaurant and roadhouse bar on Route 66 in Gardner, Ill., before it closes after New Year's Day. Longtime owners Bob and Peggy Kraft, both in their 80s, want to retire and haven't yet found a buyer for the property. Go read … Continue reading Last call coming at the Riviera
Day: December 30, 2008
Motorcycle museum vandalized
Route 66 Vintage Iron, based in downtown Miami, Okla., was vandalized early Saturday when someone tossed a sledgehammer through one of the museum's front plate glass windows, reported the Miami News Record. Nothing was stolen, but two of the vintage motorcycles were damaged by the flying glass. A surveillance video is being checked by police. … Continue reading Motorcycle museum vandalized
Route 66 kiosk coming to Tucumcari
KFDA-TV in Amarillo, Texas, is reporting that the Route 66 town of Tucumcari, N.M., will install a Route 66 interpretive exhibit at the Tucumcari Convention Center. The kiosk will having photos and information about the Mother Road's history in Tucumcari. Also, a DVD about Route 66 will be available for visitors. The kiosk will be … Continue reading Route 66 kiosk coming to Tucumcari
Yet another reason to watch the Rose Parade
The Pasadena (Calif.) Star-News has a list of all the entries for the annual Rose Parade, set for New Year's Day. Here's one float that will interest roadies: NEW MEXICO: "Hats off to New Mexico - Beep Beep!" Zooming down the roadway of old Route 66, cartoon character Wile E Coyote, strapped atop an ACME … Continue reading Yet another reason to watch the Rose Parade