Sage Scott, a syndicated travel writer for the Associated Press, recently published a list of 14 women who helped build or preserve the mythos of Route 66. "If you listen closely along Route 66, you can hear stories of great women echo through the kitchens of roadside diners, the front desks of family-run motels and … Continue reading AP travel writer lists 14 inspirational woman of Route 66
Category: Motels
Hotel company Trailborn opens location in Williams
The hotel company Trailborn has opened a new location along Route 66 in Williams, Arizona, at a spot that has seen a lodging establishment there for over 90 years. According to a news release passed on to Travel + Leisure magazine, the 96-room Trailborn Grand Canyon includes a Southwestern grill called Miss Kitty’s that's opens … Continue reading Hotel company Trailborn opens location in Williams
El Don Motel in Albuquerque to undergo an extensive renovation
The El Don Motel along Albuquerque's Route 66 corridor soon will undergo an extensive renovation that will convert it from long-term rentals into a boutique motel. KRQE-TV in Albuquerque reported that native resident Randy Bowen recently acquired the 24-unit property at 2222 Central Ave. (aka Route 66). “So the plan for it right now is … Continue reading El Don Motel in Albuquerque to undergo an extensive renovation
Vacant Millennium Hotel in downtown St. Louis to be razed for new development
The long-vacant Millennium Hotel in downtown St. Louis will be torn down to make way for a new development by the same folks who developed Ballpark Village near Busch Stadium, home to the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. The Gateway Arch Park Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the nearby national park, chose The Cordish Cos. … Continue reading Vacant Millennium Hotel in downtown St. Louis to be razed for new development
Ground broken on Petrol Motor Quart project in Galena
The principals behind the Petrol Motor Quart in Galena, Kansas, held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the project on Tuesday. Aaron Perry, owner and operator of Gearhead Curios in Galena, presided over the brief event and the overturning of the earth at the site in the 300 block of South Main St. (aka Route 66). Here's … Continue reading Ground broken on Petrol Motor Quart project in Galena
Hacienda Motel in Gallup torn down
The Hacienda Motel along Route 66 in Gallup, New Mexico, was torn down late last month, according to eyewitness accounts from travelers. A poster on a Gallup page on Facebook uploaded a photo of the demolished motel. The Hacienda was one of six vintage Route 66 motels in Gallup closed in 2022 by the city … Continue reading Hacienda Motel in Gallup torn down
Oklahoma City armory to become a concert venue instead of a hotel-brewery development
The historic armory building along Route 66 in Oklahoma City will become a concert venue instead after a plan to develop it into a hotel and microbrewery stalled. The Oklahoman newspaper reported that the new, $23 million project for the armory would be led by Oklahoma City investor Mark Fischer and Arkansas-based Beaty Capital Group, … Continue reading Oklahoma City armory to become a concert venue instead of a hotel-brewery development
Grand Canyon Caverns to hold grand reopening ceremony at 10 a.m. on Feb. 1
After a two-year hiatus, Grand Canyon Caverns near Peach Springs, Arizona, will hold its grand reopening at 10 a.m. on Feb. 1. The ceremony will include a ribbon-cutting, followed by presentations by Grand Canyon Caverns representatives, according to a news release. Starting with the 1 p.m. tour that day at the caverns, it is offering … Continue reading Grand Canyon Caverns to hold grand reopening ceremony at 10 a.m. on Feb. 1
Owner of Gearhead Curios plans gas station-themed motor court in Galena
The owner of Gearhead Curios in Galena, Kansas, soon will break ground on a project to build a gas-station-themed, 10-unit motor court called Petrol Motor Quart in Galena. Aaron Perry announced on Facebook the groundbreaking for the project, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. local time on Feb. 11. The motor court will be at 317 S. … Continue reading Owner of Gearhead Curios plans gas station-themed motor court in Galena
Fire damages Dazy Courts Apartments in Carthage; injuries reported
A fire on Thursday damaged the Dazy Courts Apartments and Sleeping Rooms, formerly a motel just off Route 66, in Carthage, Missouri. KOAM-TV reported several people were treated for smoke inhalation, and one was taken to a hospital. The fire affected the north side of the complex, which contained six units. The south side was … Continue reading Fire damages Dazy Courts Apartments in Carthage; injuries reported