This summer, the Historic Highway Hustle will commence, which is a series of three 6.6-kilometer footraces along Route 66 in northern Illinois. The Historic Highway Hustle kicks off with the Run the Rock 6.6K at the Old Joliet Prison on May 3. Participants will weave through the historic prison grounds where towering limestone walls echo with stories of … Continue reading Historic Highway Hustle in Illinois features three 6.6K footraces this summer
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.
Owners of St. Cloud Hotel in Chandler fighting the city’s condemnation action
The owners of the century-old St. Cloud Hotel in Chandler, Oklahoma, are contesting the city council's decision to condemn the property. According to KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City, the city council in April voted to condemn the building because it "lacks necessary repairs and is in a state of decay to such an extent, it is … Continue reading Owners of St. Cloud Hotel in Chandler fighting the city’s condemnation action
Longhorn Ranch Motel sign near Moriarty resurfaces in Tucumcari
The Longhorn Ranch Motel sign that once stood on Route 66 near Moriarty, New Mexico, recently resurfaced 150 miles to the east in Tucumcari. William Cooke posted on Facebook a few days ago: The Longhorn Ranch Motel sign is at its new home at 1010 East Route 66, Tucumcari New Mexico. . Originally built as … Continue reading Longhorn Ranch Motel sign near Moriarty resurfaces in Tucumcari
Skyliner Motel in Stroud is available for bookings after extensive renovations
The historic and remodeled Skyliner Motel in Stroud, Oklahoma, is now taking bookings for stays after Feb. 1. Bookings are available through this website. Rates are $120 a night. Here is the description of the property: Under new ownership, this classic roadside motel has been fully remodeled from the ground up, blending vintage character with … Continue reading Skyliner Motel in Stroud is available for bookings after extensive renovations
Nott’s Grocery in Miami to close later this month after more than 100 years
The family-owned Nott's Grocery store in Miami, Oklahoma, is closing later this month after operating along a path for more than a century that became Route 66. Nott's opened at 604 S. Main St. (aka Route 66) in 1919, several years before U.S. 66 was certified. Operated by Jim and Susan Nott since 1985, his … Continue reading Nott’s Grocery in Miami to close later this month after more than 100 years
225-foot-long Route 66 centennial mural completed in Arcadia
The owners of The Windmill Shops along Route 66 in Arcadia, Oklahoma, recently realized their dream of having a massive mural on their building for westbound Route 66 travelers. Danny and Vi Davis, who built the shops about 20 years ago, decided to commission a Route 66 centennial mural on the 225-foot-long wall of the … Continue reading 225-foot-long Route 66 centennial mural completed in Arcadia
New soda commermorates Route 66 centennial in Oklahoma
Oklahoma now boasts a soda that commemorates Route 66's centennial this year. Okola-homa Soda Co. and the Oklahoma Route 66 Association announced this month the launch of a Route 66 “Centennial Edition” anniversary collectable can. The company anticipates it will soon be available in locations across the Sooner State. The company is shipping 12-ounce six-packs … Continue reading New soda commermorates Route 66 centennial in Oklahoma
“The Cowboy: An Immersive Journey” opens at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
“The Cowboy: An Immersive Journey," which offers an ambitious 360-degree view of the American West, recently opened at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. A reporter for The Oklahoman went to the exhibit, and it left quite an impression: On the wide walls of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum's Kerr Gallery, … Continue reading “The Cowboy: An Immersive Journey” opens at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Construction on NW 23rd Street project in Oklahoma City to begin on Jan. 12
A long-planned, $9.3 million streetscape project along the Route 66 alignment of NW 23rd Street in Oklahoma City is set to begin on Jan. 12. The Oklahoman newspaper reported that construction in the area will last about 18 months, but the street won't be closed entirely. Business owners and neighboring residents alike have long requested … Continue reading Construction on NW 23rd Street project in Oklahoma City to begin on Jan. 12
Balloon Museum in Albuquerque launches student art contest for Route 66 centennial show
The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum is inviting K-12 students across the Albuquerque metro area to help bring the magic of hot air balloons to life as part of a special youth art exhibition celebrating the Route 66 centennial. Opening in June, the museum’s Route 66 exhibit will feature a black-and-white mural created by … Continue reading Balloon Museum in Albuquerque launches student art contest for Route 66 centennial show