Using our favorite road as a bit of inspiration, the Lincoln-Logan County Chamber of Commerce in Illinois is compiling a list of "66 Things You Won't See Anywhere Else" for an upcoming brochure, reports the Lincoln Courier. "If you know of any odd or obscure, weird or wacky, historic or quirky attractions that are unique … Continue reading Making a list
Category: Attractions
Model A drivers visit Route 66 museum
The Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum in Pontiac draws plenty of visitors who drive classic cars. On Friday, it was a bunch of Ford Model A owners, reports the Pontiac Daily Leader.
Joplin museum chief honored
Brad Belk, executive director of the Joplin Museum Complex in Joplin, Mo., was one of six people recognized for the 2006 Governor's Humanities Award, reports the Joplin Globe. Here's how he got it: The honor recognizes Belk's work in historic preservation, said Allen Shirley, of Joplin, who made the nomination. Shirley said the award honors … Continue reading Joplin museum chief honored
Cadillac Ranch: From oddity to icon
Amarillo Globe-News Jon Mark Beilue writes about the Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo. The point emerges amid all the color reported from the scene: Cadillac Ranch may have been a mere curiosity when it was first erected in 1974, but it now is a full-blown American icon. Amarillo residents may be irritated or even embarrassed by … Continue reading Cadillac Ranch: From oddity to icon
Welcome to the Aztec Motel — if you’re a weekly
The Daily Lobo, which is the University of New Mexico's independent student newspaper, has published a well-done article about the historic Aztec Motel on Central Avenue (Route 66) in Albuquerque. The place was down in the dumps until the early 1990s, when Mohamed Natha purchased and fixed up the building. (He's yet another Asian-American who's … Continue reading Welcome to the Aztec Motel — if you’re a weekly
Irish bikers roar into Tulsa
About 90 Irish citizens on Harley Davidsons cruised into Tulsa on Wednesday, stopped at Route 66 Harley Davidson and ate at the 5 and Diner next door, reports KOTV. The Route 66 Challenge is a fundraiser for the Temple Street University Children's Hospital in Dublin. A few members of the group found the 92-degree heat … Continue reading Irish bikers roar into Tulsa
Inspiration for Mater is found
Rod Harsh, proprietor of Route 66 TV Online and chairman of the Route 66 Committee of Jasper County, Mo., had been diligently looking for the tow-truck inspiration of the character Tow Mater, voiced memorably by Larry the Cable Guy, in the hit animated movie, "Cars." He found it. The good news is the truck (second … Continue reading Inspiration for Mater is found
Meet Bob
Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire is painting a mural at the Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum in Pontiac. For a report and a photo of his ongoing work, check out this report from the Bloomington Pantagraph.
Budville sold, is set to reopen soon
Budville Trading Post, a historic Route 66 business in Cubero, N.M., was sold several months ago and is set to reopen in a matter of weeks. Budville's new owners are John "Andrew" Peterson and his fiancee, Monica Gutierrez, who bought it in May. The score will become a general store again, with artwork sold on … Continue reading Budville sold, is set to reopen soon
Go deep into Mitchell Caverns
One reason Route 66 is great is because you learn something new about it all the time. This time, I'm talking about Mitchell Caverns, which is off Route 66 in the Providence Mountains of Southern California's Mojave Desert. Inland Press-Enterprise columnist Mark Muckenfuss wrote about it today. The reason not a lot of people know … Continue reading Go deep into Mitchell Caverns