A recent social media post by Grand Canyon National Park about so-called "love locks" got a lot of attention in recent days. Love locks are padlocks often hung from a metal fence, usually bearing a couple’s name or initials, with the key then thrown into a nearby lake or river -- symbolizing unbroken love. The … Continue reading Grand Canyon officials: Knock it off with the love locks
Category: Attractions
Santa Rosa rescinds decision to place Our Lady of Guadalupe statue on city property
The City of Santa Rosa, New Mexico, last week rescinded an August decision to place an Our Lady of Guadalupe statue on city-owned land in the downtown area. According to reporting by The Communicator (print only) in Santa Rosa, the council reconsidered after the American Civil Liberties Union argued the statue would violate the state … Continue reading Santa Rosa rescinds decision to place Our Lady of Guadalupe statue on city property
Old Courthouse in St. Louis undergoing renovations through mid-2025
The landmark Old Courthouse in downtown St. Louis is undergoing $27.5 million in renovations through the middle of 2025. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the project will include four new exhibits, more accessibility and structural improvements. The Old Courthouse is part of the nearby Gateway Arch National Park complex. Both are fewer than 10 blocks … Continue reading Old Courthouse in St. Louis undergoing renovations through mid-2025
Meteor Crater in Arizona to offer free admission on Saturday to Native Americans
Meteor Crater near Winslow, Arizona, will offer free admission on Saturday, Oct. 21, to Native Americans in honor of the month's Indigenous Peoples Day. More from the Arizona Daily Sun: As a part of the celebration, Meteor Crater will show support of Indigenous culture, tribal tourism and engage in awareness of local communities by creating … Continue reading Meteor Crater in Arizona to offer free admission on Saturday to Native Americans
Slug Bug Ranch will move to a different location by January
The whimsical Slug Bug Ranch near Conway, Texas, will pick up and move to a new location shortly after New Year's Day, its owner said in a phone interview. Slug Bug Ranch, which was inspired by the internationally famous Cadillac Ranch 35 miles to the west in Amarillo, is a site where five vintage Volkswagen … Continue reading Slug Bug Ranch will move to a different location by January
World’s largest flip-flop planned at forthcoming shop in San Jon
Operators of a forthcoming flip-flop-themed gift shop in the village of San Jon, New Mexico, are planning something big -- namely, a 40-foot-long flip-flop designed to draw visitors off Interstate 40 and adjacent Route 66. It's the brainchild of the husband-and-wife team of Jumah Culhane and Caryn Grzegorek, who plan to open the Fun-Key Junk … Continue reading World’s largest flip-flop planned at forthcoming shop in San Jon
Springfield’s Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque marking its 100th anniversary this month
The fabled Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque along Route 66 in Springfield, Missouri, is holding a 100th birthday celebration party on Oct. 21. According to an excellent article in the Springfield News-Leader (including cool photos of the shrine's construction), the shrine's recorder says it's the only building along Route 66 in Springfield being used for … Continue reading Springfield’s Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque marking its 100th anniversary this month
Old Joliet Prison designated to National Register of Historic Places
The Old Joliet Prison, aka Joliet Correctional Center or Illinois State Penitentiary, in Joliet, Illinois, recently was designated to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation was effective Sept. 25, according to an email Friday from the National Park Service that administers the program. Two years ago, the City of Joliet received a $35,000 grant from … Continue reading Old Joliet Prison designated to National Register of Historic Places
Kingman Route 66 Fest next month is adding a Cadillac Ranch Experience
Want to spraypaint one of the cars at the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, but can't get there? The third annual Kingman Route 66 Fest in Kingman, Arizona, on Oct. 13-14 offers a facsimile of that. The festival is offering a Cadillac Ranch Experience. The news release explains: Brand new to the Fest this year! … Continue reading Kingman Route 66 Fest next month is adding a Cadillac Ranch Experience
Frankoma Pottery in Oklahoma will offer tiki mugs for the first time in more than 50 years
Oklahoma-based Frankoma Pottery Co. will host a tiki party this afternoon and Saturday to commemorate the creation of limited-edition tiki mugs, the first Frankoma tiki creation in at least a half-century. The tiki mugs will be debuted at 1 p.m. today and Saturday at Frankoma's store at 17117 S. Union Ave. in Glenpool, Oklahoma, south … Continue reading Frankoma Pottery in Oklahoma will offer tiki mugs for the first time in more than 50 years