Touch Media, developer of the Route 66 Navigation app and creator of the Route 66 Passport, this week announced it has released a third and extended edition of its "On Route 66 For The First Time" e-book. The free, 230-page guidebook "explains to the traveler what awaits them on historic Route 66 and how to … Continue reading “On Route 66 for the First Time” issues expanded third edition in more languages
Author: Ron Warnick
I'm the editor and publisher of Route 66 News, a clearinghouse of events, information, and entertainment pertaining to historic U.S. 66, the Mother Road.
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 holding first induction March 29
The fledgling Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 in Joliet, Illinois, will hold its first induction class on March 29 at the Renaissance Center Ballroom in Joliet. If you want to vote on who goes into the Hall of Fame this year, you'll have to become a charter member by enrolling here for … Continue reading Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 holding first induction March 29
Fire destroys community center in Shamrock
A fire early Wednesday destroyed the Shamrock Community Center in Shamrock, Texas, a site of a major Route 66 festival in 2018 and a venue for several events at next month's St. Patrick's Day Celebration. Shamrock's mayor lamented the loss of the historic building but vowed to "work through it" for the St. Patrick's event. … Continue reading Fire destroys community center in Shamrock
County schedules meeting for March 10 on revitalizing Sidewalk Highway
Ottawa County, Oklahoma, is planning a public meeting on March 10 to discuss options on revitalizing and preserving the historic Sidewalk Highway of Route 66 between Miami and Afton. One of the possible options is a hiking and cycling trail, county commissioner Russell Earls told KSNF-TV. A partnership with Miami Parks and Recreation could mean … Continue reading County schedules meeting for March 10 on revitalizing Sidewalk Highway
Book review: “Overground Railroad”
Candacy Taylor's book, "Overground Railroad," about the Negro Motorist Green Book and the history of African-American travel, will prove provocative and even shocking to some readers -- including the chapter devoted to Route 66. Subtitled "The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America" (Abrams Press, hardcover, 360 pages, 150 illustrations), the years … Continue reading Book review: “Overground Railroad”
El Pinto Restaurant in Albuquerque plans to add bed-and-breakfast
The historic El Pinto Restaurant, which sits on the original Santa Fe Loop alignment of Route 66 on Albuquerque's north side, plans to add a bed-and-breakfast to its operations. Jim Thomas, one of the owners of the restaurant, talked to KRQE-TV in Albuquerque about the proposal: In a Planning and Zoning meeting on Wednesday, the … Continue reading El Pinto Restaurant in Albuquerque plans to add bed-and-breakfast
Fashion designer holds runway show on Route 66 near Amboy
SSS World Corp. recently held a fashion show for its fall-winter 2020 collection directly on Route 66 in the Mojave Desert near Amboy, California. According to GQ magazine, SSS World mogul Justin O'Shea invited only three guests to the December event, and one was his wife. But GQ's editor-in-chief, Will Welch, was able to snag … Continue reading Fashion designer holds runway show on Route 66 near Amboy
Blue Front Cafe in Amarillo abruptly closes
The Blue Front Cafe along the Sixth Avenue alignment of Route 66 in Amarillo, Texas, closed its doors in January, according to two local media outlets. KFDA-TV in Amarillo reported about a week ago about the Blue Front's closure and a downtown restaurant, Acapulco Mexican Restaurant: Down on 6th street and Jefferson the restaurant Blue … Continue reading Blue Front Cafe in Amarillo abruptly closes
State tourism department planning an Oklahoma Route 66 Passport
The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department is planning to publish 200,000 copies of an Oklahoma Route 66 Passport where magnets and a special coin can be collected. The Oklahoma Route 66 Association forwarded to Route 66 News a rate card for those who wish to advertise in the publication. The email from the tourism department … Continue reading State tourism department planning an Oklahoma Route 66 Passport
Route 66-themed roller coaster coming to Santa Monica Pier by summer
Pacific Park amusement park at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California, is bringing a new concept to its steel roller coaster, called Route 66 West Coaster, which is set to debut this summer. According to a news release from Pier Communications: The reconcepting of Pacific Park’s steel roller coaster that races 55 feet … Continue reading Route 66-themed roller coaster coming to Santa Monica Pier by summer