It isn't just Pontiac, Ill., seeing a big increase in Route 66 tourism in recent years. According to an article today in the Springfield State Journal-Register, the small town of Atlanta, Ill., is experiencing a surge, too. From the newspaper: In Atlanta, sales tax revenue jumped 43 percent last year during the peak tourism season … Continue reading Another town sees surge of Route 66 tourism
Category: Attractions
Geocaches wanted in Tulsa County
Emily (aka Redforkhippie) recently started a new Route 66 project in the Tulsa area. Noting the lack of geocaches along the two main Route 66 alignments of 11th Street and Admiral Place in Tulsa, she is volunteering to set up such sites for businesses or property owners along the Mother Road. On her blog, she … Continue reading Geocaches wanted in Tulsa County
Springfield, Mo., discusses future of College Street
The City of Springfield, Mo., discussed ideas Wednesday on how to revitalize College Street west of downtown, which also served as the original Route 66. KSPR-TV filed this good video report: One person voiced concerns that are on the minds of many roadies. According to the Springfield News-Leader: Route 66 Association of Missouri President Tommy … Continue reading Springfield, Mo., discusses future of College Street
New Pontiac tourism video
This just got posted today. This is the official 2012 tourism video for Pontiac, Ill. As you might figure, Route 66 plays a prominent role. https://youtu.be/9jJ00fnCttk This is another feather in the cap of Pontiac Tourism, which recently announced record tourism in 2011.
Should Joplin provide tornado maps?
A new map that details the path of a deadly tornado that ravaged Joplin, Mo., is being distributed by the local chamber of commerce, reported KOAM-TV in nearby Pittsburg, Kan. And that's causing a few headaches for the agency. The station reported: The map is being put out by the Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau (on Facebook) and … Continue reading Should Joplin provide tornado maps?
A closer look at Ramone’s Body Art in Cars Land
The Disney Parks Blog posted this construction time-lapse of Ramone's Body Art inside Cars Land at Disney's California Adventure park. https://youtu.be/mbUaKkz-Loc Ramone's resembles the historic U-Drop Inn along Route 66 in Shamrock, Texas. Disney says Ramone's eventually will have neon lighting. Cars Land was inspired by the fictional Route 66 town of Radiator Springs, depicted … Continue reading A closer look at Ramone’s Body Art in Cars Land
A video report from San Bernardino County
This local television show interviews Brad Mitzelfelt, vice president of the San Bernardino (Calif.) County Board of Supervisors. https://youtu.be/c-cAnExjXJk In this video, Mitzelfelt talks about: The effort to erect Route 66 historical marker signs in the county. The status of the proposed Mojave Trails National Monument, which shadows much of old Route 66 in the … Continue reading A video report from San Bernardino County
Tulsa soon will beef up section of East 11th Street
The City of Tulsa has awarded a contract to build decorative streetscaping and a wayfinding sign on 11th Street between 89th East Avenue and Garnett Road area. Construction should begin by March 1, according to city planner Dennis Whitaker. Whitaker says the project should take about 120 days, which means a completion time of late … Continue reading Tulsa soon will beef up section of East 11th Street
New Mexico tries to boost tourism
I'd probably love New Mexico even if Route 66 hadn't passed through it. But this story today from the Wall Street Journal surprised me: Overnight tourist trips in New Mexico have dropped by nearly 10% in the past three years, and spending on everything from souvenir magnets to turquoise jewelry fell by hundreds of millions … Continue reading New Mexico tries to boost tourism
The story behind 66-to-Cali
Owner Dan Rice explains the genesis of his 66-to-Cali shop on the Santa Monica Pier and his mission. https://youtu.be/qhl5tAAbIlw The clip was produced by CanadaOne.com, a business channel on the Internet.