The historic Manor Hotel in Channahon, Ill., located on a later alignment of Route 66, is undergoing extensive renovations in the coming months, according to the Channahon-Minooka Patch. According to the article, the stoutly constructed hotel was built in 1954 by masonry contractor Walt Anderson, who ran it until the late 1970s. Prakash Silveri is now the … Continue reading Historic Manor Hotel being renovated
Category: Motels
La Posada chef receives prestigious nomination
John Sharpe, chef of the Turquoise Room restaurant in the historic La Posada hotel in Winslow, Ariz., received a nomination as one of the country's best chefs by the James Beard Foundation, according to the Arizona Republic. Sharpe is one of the 20 semifinalists -- including those in Aspen, Santa Fe, and Las Vegas -- … Continue reading La Posada chef receives prestigious nomination
A geocache of bad publicity
The Nevada Department of Transportation, citing highway safety concerns, removed an estimated 1,000 geocache locations along the Extraterrestrial Highway about two weeks ago, according to Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist Adrienne Packer. The agency's action has irked geocache fans and the small Nevada towns, hotels and restaurants who depended on their business during the tourism off-season. The … Continue reading A geocache of bad publicity
A new classic
It's apparent the folks that own the Campbell Hotel, aka former Casa Loma Motel in Tulsa, are getting close to opening when they put up this retro-looking neon sign on the side of that historic building. I shot these photos in the early evening today. The hotel, which was closed for many years, is at … Continue reading A new classic
Angel on their shoulders
Here's a lodging option near Luther, Okla., if you're traveling Route 66 -- Angel's Way Guest Ranch. If you're the immediate family of a police officer who died in the line of duty, you get to stay overnight for free. The video explains why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmq4lzzX0vM Angel's Way Guest Ranch is three miles north of Luther, … Continue reading Angel on their shoulders
Exploring the Inland Empire’s Route 66
Here's a good video about The Magic Lamp Inn restaurant, which has graced Route 66 in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., since 1955. This is part of the ongoing Inland Empire Explorer series. Here are more Route 66-related videos about Sierra Bakery and Wigwam Motel in Rialto, and the McDonald's Museum in San Bernardino (owned by Juan … Continue reading Exploring the Inland Empire’s Route 66
Motel time again
I'm positive they shot much of this video at the Route 66 Motel in Barstow, Calif. Check out the motel sign at the 1:14 mark and compare it to this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_TJeDmHYx8 Appropriately enough, the name of the band is The Western States Motel.
Newest edition of Dining and Lodging Guide is out
In the mail Monday, we received a copy of the 15th edition of the "Route 66 Dining & Lodging Guide," published by the National Historic Route 66 Federation. According to federation Executive Director David Knudson, the newest edition contains 48 additional pages (for a total of 166), is printed on better-quality paper, and boasts 200 … Continue reading Newest edition of Dining and Lodging Guide is out
Eagle Hotel in Wilmington put up for sale
The historic Eagle Hotel along Route 66 in Wilmington, Ill., has been put up for sale, according to a story in the Chicago Sun-Times. The item was tucked into a story about the Launching Pad Drive-In restaurant in Wilmington also being put up for sale, which Route 66 News reported a few weeks ago. The … Continue reading Eagle Hotel in Wilmington put up for sale
Tucumcari motel named No. 3 bargain motel by Trip Advisor
The Historic Route 66 Motel in Tucumcari, N.M., was named the third-best bargain hotel in the United States in the Travelers Choice 2011 Awards by TripAdvisor.com. The only lodging establishments to beat it were the SeaCoast Inn in Hyannis, Mass., and Cedarbrook Lodge of Seattle. No other Route 66 establishments were ranked in the myriad … Continue reading Tucumcari motel named No. 3 bargain motel by Trip Advisor