The Midpoint Cafe in Adrian, Texas, a Route 66 landmark for many years, has been placed on the market after its owner endured chronic health issues -- including an episode late this summer that required hospitalization. Owner Dennis Purschwitz posted Saturday on Facebook: As many of you all know, this past season has been hard on me, my … Continue reading Midpoint Cafe put up for sale because of owner’s health problems
Category: Attractions
Tow Tater, aka Tow Mater, has a competitor in Missouri Mater
A lot of Route 66 folks know of Tow Tater, the 1951 International boom truck on Route 66 in Galena, Kansas, that served as the direct inspiration to the Tow Mater character in the 2006 Disney-Pixar animated film "Cars." But barely 15 miles east in Carterville, Missouri, also on Route 66, sits another rusty tow truck that … Continue reading Tow Tater, aka Tow Mater, has a competitor in Missouri Mater
More details released on future Big Texan Steak Ranch
While groundbreaking remains weeks away, the owners of the Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo revealed many plans for a bigger restaurant and other attractions just down the road. The current Big Texan seats about 500 people, but customer demand has outgrown it with no room to expand. According to the Amarillo Globe-News, the restaurant loses more than … Continue reading More details released on future Big Texan Steak Ranch
Glenn Frey tribute statue unveiled in Winslow
It took a day later than expected, but the Glenn Frey tribute statue was unveiled Saturday at the Standin' on the Corner Park in Winslow, Arizona. Hundreds of people -- along with about an equal number of smartphones -- attended the unveiling. It's a tribute to the co-founder of the popular country-rock band The Eagles and co-writer … Continue reading Glenn Frey tribute statue unveiled in Winslow
Ground broken for Cardinal Route 66 Memorial Park
Area officials broke ground Friday for Cardinal Route 66 Memorial Park in Webb City, Missouri, on a triangular piece of land on the town's east side. Actual construction will begin in a few days. Completion of the park is scheduled for March 1. According to a report from the scene by KSNF-TV: "It's going to … Continue reading Ground broken for Cardinal Route 66 Memorial Park
New Tulsa mural features Bob Wills, Route 66
A photo posted by Mary Beth Babcock (@marybethbabcock) on Sep 11, 2016 at 5:08pm PDT A new, huge mural at Third and Greenwood in downtown Tulsa pays tribute to Western swing icon Bob Wills and Route 66. The mural is behind the Legends Dance Hall and Saloon. Map is here. According to KOTV in Tulsa: … Continue reading New Tulsa mural features Bob Wills, Route 66
A concise history of Ash Fork
Marshall Trimble, who's been designated Arizona's official state historian, appears in this 2 1/2-minute video about the Route 66 town of Ash Fork, Arizona, for the Ash Fork Historical Society and Museum. And because Trimble grew up in Ash Fork, who better to tell the town's story? Ash Fork, Arizona with Marshall Trimble from Route … Continue reading A concise history of Ash Fork
New Kingman Splash Pad has a familiar sight
Those who check out the new Kingman Splash Pad at Cecil Davis Park in Kingman, Arizona, may see a familiar sight -- a replica of the old water tower that greets Route 66 travelers going into town. The water park opened last weekend after months of fundraising and work by Desert Construction, Fripps Mohave Construction and AB … Continue reading New Kingman Splash Pad has a familiar sight
Glenn Frey tribute statue will be installed Sept. 23 in Winslow
A tribute statue of Glenn Frey, co-writer of The Eagles' song "Take It Easy," will be installed at noon Friday, Sept. 23, at Standin' on the Corner Park in Winslow, Arizona. KSLX classic-rock radio in Phoenix announced Tuesday the installation, which will occur at the first day of the annual Standin' on the Corner Festival. The station's morning team, “Mark … Continue reading Glenn Frey tribute statue will be installed Sept. 23 in Winslow
Paul Bunyon statue in Atlanta gets a new coat of paint
The oft-photographed Paul Bunyon fiberglass statue in downtown Atlanta, Illinois, received a touch-up last Saturday from the Illinois Route 66 Association’s Preservation Committee. According to The New Herald News, about 10 volunteers repainted the 19-foot-tall statue, also called Tall Paul. By 10:30 a.m. the scaffolding was in place and the preservation was underway. Everyone had a … Continue reading Paul Bunyon statue in Atlanta gets a new coat of paint