Four of the 16 “Most Iconic Old-Fashioned Diners in America” are found on Route 66

Recently, Eat This, Not That! compiled a list of the "16 Most Iconic Old-Fashioned Diners in America." In what shouldn't be a surprise, four of them are on old Route 66. Without further ado, here are the website's four diners with extensive ties to the Mother Road: Lou Mitchell's, Chicago Clanton's Cafe, Vinita, Oklahoma Mr. … Continue reading Four of the 16 “Most Iconic Old-Fashioned Diners in America” are found on Route 66

Route 66 Fun Run will feature an ideal spot to view its 850 vehicles

The 34th annual Route 66 Fun Run next weekend from Seligman to Topock, Arizona, will have an interesting new twist that will provide the best seat in the house to see the hundreds of vehicles in the cruise. Nikki Seegers, director of operations for the Arizona Historic Route 66 Association that puts on the event, … Continue reading Route 66 Fun Run will feature an ideal spot to view its 850 vehicles

Route 66 Street Drags return to Kingman next month

The Route 66 Street Drags are returning to the actual Route 66 in Kingman, Arizona, on May 19-21 after nearly an 18-month break. The National Street Drag Championship event will take place on a specially built track placed on top of the Mother Road in town. The Route 66 Street Drags last were held in … Continue reading Route 66 Street Drags return to Kingman next month

Hill Top Motel in Kingman is up for sale for $2.87 million

The historic Hill Top Motel in Kingman, Arizona, has been put on the market for $2.87 million after the property went through renovations several years ago. Re/Max Prestige Properties newly listed the Route 66 motel, built at 1901 E. Andy Devine Ave. in the mid-1950s by John Mescheid. Here's the description of the property: Great … Continue reading Hill Top Motel in Kingman is up for sale for $2.87 million

Original co-owner of Mr. D’z Route 66 Diner in Kingman dies

Scott Dunton, one of the original owners of the iconic Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner in Kingman, Arizona, has died. He was 72. Dunton's death was announced on Facebook last week by ROUTE Magazine, and the Original Chillin' on Beale Street group also reported it. Mr. D’z is housed in the former Kimo Cafe that opened … Continue reading Original co-owner of Mr. D’z Route 66 Diner in Kingman dies

Arizona Route 66 Association announces four more grants

The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona recently announced its latest round of grant awards, including to two historic motels. Roger Naylor provided some of the details in the association's quarterly newsletter in January: -- $11,500 to the Route 66 Motel in Kingman to restore its neon sign, including its wiring. The Valmonte family has … Continue reading Arizona Route 66 Association announces four more grants

“Magic and history”: Participant recounts her experience in the Route 66 UltraRun

One of the participants of last month's 140-mile Route 66 UltraRun in western Arizona wrote about her experiences in Ultra Running Magazine. Jodi Weiss, who has competed in almost three dozen ultramarathons, said "Guardian Angel of Route 66" Angel Delgadillo, 95, waved the starting flag for the Route 66 Ultrarun in Seligman. Temperatures were about … Continue reading “Magic and history”: Participant recounts her experience in the Route 66 UltraRun

Life-size statue of Jim Hinckley to be dedicated in Kingman on May 27

A life-size bronze statue of prominent Route 66 author and advocate Jim Hinckley will be dedicated on May 27 in downtown Kingman, Arizona. The event will be part of a block party from 3 to 10 p.m. to present a public arts project, "Kingman Tours: A Walkabout with Jim Hinckley." That day also will be … Continue reading Life-size statue of Jim Hinckley to be dedicated in Kingman on May 27

Renovations begin at Hotel Brunswick in Kingman

A major renovation project began a few days ago at the century-old Hotel Brunswick along Route 66 in downtown Kingman, Arizona, according to several social media posts. The Bee, a media outlet in the region, posted a photo on Facebook of the renovations being done on the back of the property and stated: The project … Continue reading Renovations begin at Hotel Brunswick in Kingman

Tesla adding 14 Superchargers at Kingman Visitor Center site

Tesla recently began construction at the Kingman Visitor Center in Kingman, Arizona, to add 14 Superchargers for the company's electric vehicles. The fact the site also houses a collection of antique electric vehicles seems altogether appropriate, though that museum soon will be moved to a new site on Beale Street in Kingman, one block off … Continue reading Tesla adding 14 Superchargers at Kingman Visitor Center site