The 12th edition of the "Route 66 Dining & Lodging Guide" that's published by National Historic Route 66 Federation is now available. You can order it from the federation here (it's the fourth book down from the listing). If you're planning your next Route 66 journey, I can't recommend this book enough. I would say … Continue reading Latest edition of the Dining & Lodging Guide is out
Category: Motels
Lodging, restaurant listings updated
I spent time in the past two days updating and adding businesses to Route 66 News' restaurant and lodging listings. Each listing is in tabs at the top of the home page. Keep in mind that although I've been to many of these places, I haven't been to all of them. However, they've come recommended … Continue reading Lodging, restaurant listings updated
Welcome to the Aztec Motel — if you’re a weekly
The Daily Lobo, which is the University of New Mexico's independent student newspaper, has published a well-done article about the historic Aztec Motel on Central Avenue (Route 66) in Albuquerque. The place was down in the dumps until the early 1990s, when Mohamed Natha purchased and fixed up the building. (He's yet another Asian-American who's … Continue reading Welcome to the Aztec Motel — if you’re a weekly
Things are looking up in Sayre, Okla.
A lot of folks complain about higher oil prices because of what they pay at the gas pump. But those higher costs for crude also is helping many Oklahoma towns, including the Route 66 burg of Sayre, reports the Daily Oklahoman. Besides the [Western] technology center, Sayre has a branch of Southwestern Oklahoma State University, … Continue reading Things are looking up in Sayre, Okla.
Building boom near Route 66 Casino
The Pueblo of Laguna is set to break ground today on a new 150-room hotel next to the burgeoning Route 66 Casino west of Albuquerque, reports the Albuquerque Tribune. That includes the Isleta Pueblo that broke ground last month on a 201-room hotel. And a few months ago, Sandia Pueblo started construction on a 228-room … Continue reading Building boom near Route 66 Casino
No sale
The eBay sale of the Thunderbird Motel neon sign, which came from a Route 66 motel in Miami, Okla., ended with a high bid of $3,850. But since it didn't meet the reserve (which remains unknown), that means no sale.
Own a big piece of a Route 66 hotel
The La Posada de Albuquerque is undergoing renovations before it reopens early next year. Unfortunately, its front desk has gotta go, so it's for sale on Craigslist for $5,000. It may sound like a bargain, and it indeed is a nice-looking reception desk. But it's not historic, as it was built in the 1980s. Also, … Continue reading Own a big piece of a Route 66 hotel
Route 66 blogger roundup
An anonymous poster on LiveJournal puts up a few black-and-white photographs of the rapidly decaying Shalimar Inn on Route 66 in Gallup, N.M., which probably will see the wrecking ball soon. Jabopper and Fajzha continue their motorcycle tour of Route 66 through Illinois and a part of Missouri. Roger Kramer's Favorite Cycling Tours reports that … Continue reading Route 66 blogger roundup
TV station checks into Lewis Motel
KOTV of Tulsa went to Vinita, Okla., to report about the sale of the Lewis Motel neon sign and the likely destruction of the Route 66 motel to make way for an O'Reilly Auto Parts store. The motel's current owner said The new owner of the sign says he plans to put it on display … Continue reading TV station checks into Lewis Motel
Newspaper tells about Lewis Motel’s plight
The Joplin Globe reported today about the near-certain destruction of the Lewis Motel in Vinita, Okla., to make way for an O'Reilly Auto Parts store, and an auction of the motel's neon sign on eBay. O'Reilly Auto Parts, which is ironically based in the Route 66 town of Springfield, Mo., has not so far responded … Continue reading Newspaper tells about Lewis Motel’s plight