According to WTAX radio in Springfield, Ill., a British film crew is filming a segment about Route 66 in the Land of Lincoln. Also, Steven Spielberg will soon start shooting a film about Abraham Lincoln there. David Knudson of the National Historic Route 66 Federation reports that Joe Bono of the historic Bono's restaurant in … Continue reading Scuttlebutt from the road
Category: Attractions
Gallup tavern named one of the best
The 49er Lounge, which is housed in the historic El Rancho Hotel on Route 66 in Gallup, N.M., was named by Esquire magazine as one of the "Best in America," according to the Gallup Independent. The magazine listed 50 taverns from across the country. Here's Esquire's listing for the 49er: Back when westerns were box-office … Continue reading Gallup tavern named one of the best
A closer look at Albuquerque
USA Today takes a gander at Albuquerque and finds, despite an inferiority complex to Santa Fe, that it's a growing, vibrant, cool city. I agree with the assessment. Expect a big influx of new residents at the Duke City in the next few decades.
Bigfoot update
A while back, we reported on an alleged Bigfoot sighting near the Route 66 settlement of Funks Grove, Ill. It appears that the Chicago Reader, the Windy City's biggest alternative newspaper, has picked up on the story and has found a father and son who claim a Sasquatch sighting. Here's an excerpt from when the … Continue reading Bigfoot update
Tulsa’s Route 66 Master Plan will have public viewings
Two public viewings are scheduled for the Vision 2025 initiative's Route 66 Master Plan in Tulsa County. The news release I received a few days ago says this: The Route 66 Project was selected as part of Vision 2025 to create a tourist destination that would appeal to several generations -- those with memories of … Continue reading Tulsa’s Route 66 Master Plan will have public viewings
Details on the Happy Wiener Festival in Atlanta, Ill.
The Bloomington Pantagraph has details about the first annual Happy Wiener Festival in tourist-friendly Route 66 town of Atlanta, Ill. The festival is May 26-29. Mayor Bill Martin said the idea is based on the smiley face on the town’s water tower and the large downtown statue of Paul Bunyon holding a hot dog. "We … Continue reading Details on the Happy Wiener Festival in Atlanta, Ill.
Rich & Creamy kicks
The Joliet (Ill.) Herald-News has a story about the city trying to take advantage of the burgeoning Route 66 tourism in its town. As reported last week, the old Rich & Creamy ice cream shop apparently is going to be one of the anchors in the city's efforts. The article also has a photo of … Continue reading Rich & Creamy kicks
Photos from Pixar’s Route 66 trip
The Upcoming Pixar site came up with a nice scoop today. Kinoo from a French site, Pixar's Room, has photos from when the Pixar crew was doing research on Route 66 for its upcoming "Cars" film a few years ago. On the site, you can see: Pixar's Joe Ranft getting a haircut from Route 66 … Continue reading Photos from Pixar’s Route 66 trip
Well said
The Joplin Globe has a good editorial about Route 66. Go read it.
Building on Route 66 considered for National Register
The Kansas City InfoZine reports that the Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation on Friday is considering 23 nominations for the National Register of Historic Places. Here's one on the Mother Road: The Henry Schneider Building was an early and long-lived commercial garage on U.S. Route 66 in Springfield, Greene County. The one-story, three-unit brick … Continue reading Building on Route 66 considered for National Register