NOTE: See important update at the bottom. Wayne Bales, owner of Route 66 Motors east of Rolla, Mo., since 1979, is entertaining offers to lease or buy his business, which is a combination of a classic used-car lot and a Route 66 souvenir store. Decorated with many vintage petroleum signs, it's a favorite stop for … Continue reading Route 66 Motors is no longer for sale
Category: Attractions
From Barstow to Victorville
Ace Jackalope of The Lope blog has posted more excellent photos from his Route 66 trip through the Mojave Desert, including the incredible bottle tree ranch near Oro Grande, Calif. We met the proprieter of the bottle tree ranch in September. He was friendly, but he also was in mourning because he had to put … Continue reading From Barstow to Victorville
Lincoln, Ill., tries to cash in on Route 66, Abe tourism
The Lincoln Courier in Lincoln, Ill., reports that the Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau in Logan County is paying for two billboards to try to draw Interstate 55 travelers into the town. The signs also will feature a resurrection of one of the bureau's earlier logos - Lincoln's hat hung on a Route 66 sign - … Continue reading Lincoln, Ill., tries to cash in on Route 66, Abe tourism
Nighttime neon in Albuquerque
Dr. Howdy and his Thought & Humor blog have posted some swell neon sign photos from Albuquerque's Route 66. Check them out.
A Valentine for 66
Jerry Ueckert, a Route 66 enthusiast from Edgewood, N.M., reports that he has purchased a Valentine diner in Magdalena, N.M. He plans to move the diner onto his property on Route 66 and restore it. Ueckert says the diner appears to be the Aristocrat model. The Kansas State Historical Society gives the following description of … Continue reading A Valentine for 66
Lincoln Museum is a must-see
While visiting my parents in Illinois, my father strongly urged that I visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, which is on Route 66 in Springfield. Because Dad isn't easily impressed, I thought I'd better get there. Dad was right. It is the best Lincoln tourist attraction out of many in that city. It … Continue reading Lincoln Museum is a must-see
Take me down to the Cadillac Ranch
The Clovis (N.M.) News Journal ran a story today highlighting Amarillo's famous Cadillac Ranch. Nothing really new, but the story includes a description, directions from Clovis, history and general background information, including the address of the Cadillac Ranch Web site. You can read the CNJ story here.
A tree grows in Pontiac
The Pontiac (IL) Daily Leader reports that the city's street superintendent, Andy Eckel, is retiring after 32 years with the city. One of Eckel's pet projects during his long employment with the city was taking care of the city's trees. The Route 66 Hall of Fame museum in Pontiac will benefit from his interest in … Continue reading A tree grows in Pontiac
Images from Barstow
Ace Jackalope of The Lope blog continues to post some fine photographs from his trip across the Mojave Desert. The latest entry includes a lot of nice images of neon signs and vintage motels, including the El Rancho, in Barstow, Calif. The Lope, thanks to his quick trigger finger on the camera, also effectively busts … Continue reading Images from Barstow
A visit to the Round Barn
The writer for the justeastofeden blog visited the historic Round Barn on Route 66 in Arcadia, Okla. Butch kept them laughing, and I admit he's a colorful and watchful caretaker.