Norman Fisk of Diamond Valley Productions posted this promotional video about Kingman, Ariz. It focuses on the attractions of Route 66 in Kingman, plus a lot of the history and 19th-century pioneer trails that led to the Mother Road. https://youtu.be/jTQK6hPrCcQ
Category: Attractions
Albuquerque focuses on west side of Route 66
The City of Albuquerque is taking aim at revitalizing Central Avenue (aka Route 66) in the city's west end, reported the Albuquerque Journal. Mayor Richard Berry, Klarissa Peña of the Southwest Alliance of Neighbors, and other city officials revealed those plans during a ribbon-cutting for a new fire station. They briefly described to celebrants upcoming projects … Continue reading Albuquerque focuses on west side of Route 66
“Destination: Cars Land” unveiled at Rose Parade
If you missed the telecast of the Tournament of Roses Parade yesterday from Pasadena, Calif., here's a video of Disney's 125-foot-long float, titled "Destination: Cars Land," shot an hour before the event. https://youtu.be/EujwfdRblX8 The Disney Parks Blog posted this account from the parade: The float got off to a good start as it stepped off … Continue reading “Destination: Cars Land” unveiled at Rose Parade
Cars Land can be found in Florida, too
Everyone who reads this site knows that Cars Land, based on the fictional Route 66 town of Radiator Springs in the movie "Cars," became an instant big attraction when it opened this year at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif. It's not quite as elaborate, but Cars Land also has arrived at Disney World's … Continue reading Cars Land can be found in Florida, too
“Does Springfield do enough to promote Route 66?”
That's one of the headlines for a long and informative story today from the Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader. The story focuses on the College Street Corridor Plan, which aims to revitalize that stretch of Route 66 and pay tribute to it at the same time. The city is holding public hearings before implementing the proposal. Deep … Continue reading “Does Springfield do enough to promote Route 66?”
Big Texan adds dinosaur to its parking lot
The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, is adding a 27-foot-tall dinosaur statue in front of the landmark restaurant, reported the Amarillo Globe-News and the Big Texan Brewery's Facebook and Twitter accounts. The dinosaur originally stood at a now-closed Planet Hollywood in Dallas. At the Big Texan, the big lizard will be decked out … Continue reading Big Texan adds dinosaur to its parking lot
Hagerty’s classic trip on Route 66
Back in the spring, a few fellows from classic-car insurer Hagerty drove a couple of 1970s sports cars from Phoenix to St. Louis. This film, posted to YouTube on Friday, shows the trials and tribulations of undertaking a long road trip with two under-maintained vehicles. https://youtu.be/RnnYF9cKt2E Oh, and they took in some Mother Road sights … Continue reading Hagerty’s classic trip on Route 66
The lights of Radiator Springs
Andrew Wood, a communications professor at San Jose State University, author, and longtime Route 66 fan, recently went to Cars Land at Disney's California Adventure and shot this video: https://youtu.be/2sP_ZIevhKk On his Woodland Shoppers Paradise blog, he wrote: Cars Land presents an intricately detailed reproduction of Radiator Springs, and a perfect illustration of how Route … Continue reading The lights of Radiator Springs
Joplin’s Christmas windows
Joplin City Hall in downtown Joplin, Mo., decorates its windows each year for the Christmas season. This year, the windows took on a Route 66 theme as well. Ace Jackalope was there Friday for opening night. https://youtu.be/oXLjyU1vWKo Joplin is hosting the International Route 66 Festival in August 2013.
Tucumcari’s Christmas Village
For a second straight year, a miniature Christmas Village has been set up in the windows of the building across Route 66 from the Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari, N.M. The display will be open each Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. through Christmas. According to the Tucumcari / Quay County Chamber of Commerce: … Continue reading Tucumcari’s Christmas Village