Most roadies already know of the allures of St. Louis, but this article by the Calgary Sun serves as a good reminder -- many of the city's attractions are free, the excellent dining is less expensive than many other major U.S. cities, and the unique frozen treat that is Ted Drewes Frozen Custard on Route … Continue reading Meet me in St. Louis
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Kingman tourism gets a boost
The governor of Arizona presented the Kingman Chamber of Commerce and the Historic Route 66 Association a grant of nearly $32,000 to help tourism promotion. The Kingman Daily Miner has the story.
New mural depicts Route 66
Elizabeth Long, a high-school graduate of Marshfield, Mo., and a student that Kansas City Art Institute, painted a 40-foot-long mural depicting Route 66 at the RVExpress RV Park in Marshfield, reports the Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader. Long received pictures of Route 66 landmarks from Mother Road author Skip Curtis. She spent about 100 hours this summer … Continue reading New mural depicts Route 66
News items from Albuquerque
The Duke City Fix, an collective blog about all things about Albuquerque, has some interesting tidbits today from contributor Johnny Mango: Details about the street designs for when streetcars are installed along Central Avenue, aka Route 66. New crosswalks on Central. A grant has been awarded to restore the historic murals at the De Anza … Continue reading News items from Albuquerque
Old Roy Rogers Museum site to become retail center
It's a bit sad what's going to become of the old Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Museum property just off Route 66 in Victorville, Calif. But since the museum moved to Branson, Mo., several years ago, the locals have to do something with the land. It's just too bad it's going to become something so uninspiring like … Continue reading Old Roy Rogers Museum site to become retail center
A visit to Acoma Pueblo
Catherine Watson recounts her visit to the ancient American Indian city of Acoma Pueblo, a few miles south of Route 66 in the New Mexico desert. She not only toured the city, but she also descended from the mesa via an old footpath -- the same one that residents have used for centuries. Go read … Continue reading A visit to Acoma Pueblo
Standin’ Near a Corner Festival
The Arizona Reporter has details about about the Standin' on a Corner Festival in Winslow, Ariz., next month. Unless you've not been near a radio in the past 30 years, the festival refers to the Eagles' hit, "Take It Easy," in which the boys sing: "Well, I was standin' on a corner in Winslow, Arizona, … Continue reading Standin’ Near a Corner Festival
Lunch at Lucille’s Roadhouse
While briefly at a hotel in Weatherford, Okla., on Wednesday, I chatted with a young man behind the front desk. He'd mentioned he worked evenings at the new Route 66-themed restaurant in town, Lucille's Roadhouse. I asked him what's the best thing on the Lucille's menu. He grinned. "The fried onion burgers. Definitely," he said. … Continue reading Lunch at Lucille’s Roadhouse
A look at the planned Route 66 Station
I've acquired computer artist's renderings of the Route 66 Station park, which will be in the 3900 block Southwest Boulevard in Tulsa, in a current vacant lot cross the road from Daniel Webster High School. Route 66 Station will be funded by the Tulsa County Vision 2025 sales tax. I'm told it should be bidded … Continue reading A look at the planned Route 66 Station
Lucille’s Roadhouse is open
The diner portion of the new Lucille's Roadhouse in Weatherford, Okla., has been open for a couple days. For now, it is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day but Sunday. Eventually, it will be open seven days a week. It's at 1301 Airport Road in Weatherford, at a T-intersection of Route 66 … Continue reading Lucille’s Roadhouse is open