The City of Lebanon, Missouri, earlier this month declared the former Red Fox Motel unsafe after finding safety hazards in the wake of a stabbing there. The Laclede County Herald reported that police department inspectors found the hazards on Oct. 8. The inspection came after a stabbing at the property at 1431 W. Route 66 … Continue reading City of Lebanon declares former Red Fox Motel unsafe
Category: Motels
PBS show takes a closer look at Rich Dinkela and his Shamrock Court motel
The PBS-TV show "American Lens," hosted by noted photographer Carol Highsmith, recently examined Roamin' Rich Dinkela and the Shamrock Court motel in Sullivan, Missouri, which he spent years restoring. Dinkela also acquired another Route 66 landmark: the Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri. A description of the 10-minute segment: Route 66 represents the best of Americana to … Continue reading PBS show takes a closer look at Rich Dinkela and his Shamrock Court motel
Henry’s Rabbit Ranch grand reopening set for Oct. 25
The new owners of Henry's Rabbit Ranch in Staunton, Illinois, have selected Oct. 25 as the grand reopening date for the Route 66 landmark. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the site at 1107 Historic Old Route 66. Among the activities that day: A children's Bunny Scavenger Hunt with a … Continue reading Henry’s Rabbit Ranch grand reopening set for Oct. 25
Owner of Tucumcari’s Motel Safari launches fundraising campaign to restore sign
Rich Havlik, owner of the historic Motel Safari in Tucumcari, New Mexico, this week launched a GoFundMe.com campaign to restore the Route 66 establishment's main sign. Havlik wrote what the campaign, with a goal of $5,500, seeks to do: Decades of exposure to the New Mexico sun, wind, and weather have taken their toll. High … Continue reading Owner of Tucumcari’s Motel Safari launches fundraising campaign to restore sign
Publisher revives a print version of a dining, lodging and photo-op guide to Route 66
Remember the “Route 66 Dining and Lodging Guide” published by the National Historic Route 66 Federation? It was last published in 2015. Those nostalgic for such a print publication might want to check out "Amboy Roy’s Guide to Route 66: Food, Lodging and Photo-Stops," published by Fundamental Media. Here's what the publisher said about it: … Continue reading Publisher revives a print version of a dining, lodging and photo-op guide to Route 66
ASAP Energy sells properties, including Lucille’s Roadhouse restaurants, to Casey’s
Rick and Sheila Koch announced earlier this month they were selling over a dozen ASAP Energy properties in Oklahoma, including Lucille's Rhoadhouse restaurants in Weatherford and Clinton. The Casey's convenience store megachain is purchasing the properties. "We want more for our Employees - more opportunities for professional growth, more resources, and more possibilities for long-term … Continue reading ASAP Energy sells properties, including Lucille’s Roadhouse restaurants, to Casey’s
Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership announces 14 Preservation & Economic Development grant recipients
The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership recently announced it was awarding a total of 14 Preservation & Economic Development Grants worth $2,500 each in 2026. Recipients were chosen from 124 applications. Qualifying projects were reviewed by an independent review committee from across the eight Route 66 states. Eligible activities included capital improvements, historic preservation planning … Continue reading Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership announces 14 Preservation & Economic Development grant recipients
Seven Route 66-related businesses make Great American Road Trip Hotels list for 2026
Historic Hotels of America announced its Great American Road Trip Hotels list for 2026, including seven along Route 66. It recognized a total of 25 authentic historic hotels "that have shaped the American road-trip experience along scenic byways, historic highways, national park routes, coastal drives, and legendary corridors," according to a news release. The motels … Continue reading Seven Route 66-related businesses make Great American Road Trip Hotels list for 2026
Acclaimed Santa Fe brewery soon will move into site at Pecos Trail Inn
Rowley's Farmhouse Ales, an award-winning brewery and restaurant off the Cerrillos Road alignment of Route 66 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, by spring will move across town into a restaurant space at the Pecos Trail Inn at another Route 66 alignment. Rowley's Farmhouse Ales has spent 10 years at its current location at 1405 Maclovia … Continue reading Acclaimed Santa Fe brewery soon will move into site at Pecos Trail Inn
Neon sign for Western Motel in Sayre lit for the first time since the 1980s
The switch was thrown for the restored neon sign at the Western Motel in Sayre, Oklahoma, during a ceremony on Saturday night. The City of Sayre stated it was the first time the neon glowed at the Route 66 motel since the 1980s. Here's a short video by Noreen Patterson of the countdown of the … Continue reading Neon sign for Western Motel in Sayre lit for the first time since the 1980s