Another Muffler Man stands along the Mother Road when the fiberglass giant named Earl was installed at O'Brien Tire & Auto Care in Granite City, Illinois. The business announced the arrival of the Muffer Man in late June: The O’Brien Tire shop at 3924 Nameoki Road (aka Route 66) has been operating for nearly 120 … Continue reading New Muffler Man installed at O’Brien Tire & Auto Care in Granite City
Category: Attractions
City of Albuquerque plans to move former Valentine diner to Route 66 Visitor Center
The City of Albuquerque plans to move a former Valentine diner that serves as a police substation to the troubled and yet-to-open Route 66 Visitor Center by next year for the highway's centennial. The police substation currently sits at Girard Boulevard and Central Avenue (aka Route 66), though it was at Eighth Street and Central … Continue reading City of Albuquerque plans to move former Valentine diner to Route 66 Visitor Center
Church Studio in Tulsa awarded grant to build a giant egg sculpture
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce recently awarded a grant of nearly $400,000 so that a giant egg sculpture -- symbolizing the logo for Leon Russell's Shelter Records -- can be put near Church Studio in Tulsa. News on 6 in Tulsa reported that the sculpture will be on Third Street, diagonally from the studio. The … Continue reading Church Studio in Tulsa awarded grant to build a giant egg sculpture
Former mayor of Pontiac, Route 66 app creator to lead Lincoln Tourism Department
The former mayor of Pontiac, Illinois, has been tapped to lead the tourism department of Lincoln, Illinois. Scott McCoy, also known for his Route 66 Ultimate Guide app and helping with tourism initiatives in Atlanta, Illinois, told WICS-TV he was hired for $45,000 a year as an independent contractor to boost Lincoln's visitor numbers. His … Continue reading Former mayor of Pontiac, Route 66 app creator to lead Lincoln Tourism Department
Henry’s Rabbit Ranch in Staunton is closing to visitors permanently
Henry's Rabbit Ranch in Staunton, Illinois, which faced a shaky future after the death of its owner and creator last year, is set to close any day now. The imminent closure of the quirky complex on Route 66 was confirmed by Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway director Casey Claypool. "... When a site like the … Continue reading Henry’s Rabbit Ranch in Staunton is closing to visitors permanently
State approves expanded route for Santa Fe locomotive 2926 between Bernalillo, Los Lunas
The New Mexico Department of Transportation recently approved expanded access for the restored Santa Fe Railway steam locomotive 2926, operated by the New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society, to be between Bernalillo and Los Lunas. The agreement grants the New Mexico Heritage Rail operating rights on 40 miles of NMDOT-owned Rail Runner Express … Continue reading State approves expanded route for Santa Fe locomotive 2926 between Bernalillo, Los Lunas
Tulsa Arts Commission approves 66-foot fiberglass dinosaur at Howard Park
The Tulsa Arts Commission recently approved plans for a 66-foot fiberglass dinosaur that will be installed at Howard Park along Route 66. News on 6 in Tulsa reported: The statue will be built by the same creators behind the popular Buck Atom and Stella Atom figures on 11th Street, which have become standout landmarks and … Continue reading Tulsa Arts Commission approves 66-foot fiberglass dinosaur at Howard Park
Ground broken for Blue Whale of Catoosa Visitors Center
The City of Catoosa, Oklahoma, and other officials participated in Friday's ceremonial groundbreaking for the Blue Whale of Catoosa Visitors Center. The city posted a photo from the event: More from a report by the Oklahoma Route 66 Association: “You can argue the most iconic monument on the most famous road in the world is … Continue reading Ground broken for Blue Whale of Catoosa Visitors Center
Boots Court Visitors Center designated as the Carthage’s visitors center
The city council of Carthage, Missouri, officially designated the Boots Court Visitors Center at the Boots Court motel as the city’s visitors center. The city will contribute $3,000 monthly to the visitors center's operation, reported the Joplin Globe (subscription required). The council voted unanimously to give final approval to the ordinance after hearing from Boots … Continue reading Boots Court Visitors Center designated as the Carthage’s visitors center
Route 66-themed miniature golf course opens in Elk City
A ceremonial ribbon-cutting was held Monday in Ackley Park in Elk City, Oklahoma, for Puttin' in the Park -- a Route 66-themed miniature golf course. The attraction also includes a commemorative fountain display. Several local and state leaders, including Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell, attended the opening. Here are photos of the course from Oklahoma Tourism: … Continue reading Route 66-themed miniature golf course opens in Elk City