The Topock 66 Spa & Resort project in Topock, Ariz., announced with considerable fanfare more than two years ago, soon will resume construction after long delays, according to an announcement on its Facebook page. Owner Chet Hitt said the first phase of Topock 66 should be finished by March 2013. The announcement read: Many said … Continue reading Topock 66 Spa project resumes after delays
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El Trovatore Motel’s owner offering Route 66 tours
Sam Frisher, owner of the recently refurbished El Trovatore Motel in Kingman, Ariz., soon will offer day trips on Route 66 on a bus he purchased, according to Kingman-based writer and roadie Jim Hinckley. Hinckley wrote in an email: The centerpiece is twofold, as it will be a full Route 66 immersion that includes a … Continue reading El Trovatore Motel’s owner offering Route 66 tours
It’s that time of year
In towns along Route 66 in Texas, New Mexico and Arizona during this time of the season, you'll find roadside stands where freshly picked Hatch green chile peppers are roasted and sold. This stand is in the parking lot of Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner, in Kingman, Ariz. https://youtu.be/M-PuxrnU7F0 We got big batch of green … Continue reading It’s that time of year
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard on NPR
As part of its "Summer Nights" series, National Public Radio's "All Things Considered" program took a trip down Route 66 to check out Ted Drewes Frozen Custard in St. Louis.
A visit to Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
There's no shortage of videos about Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, an honest-to-goodness landmark in St. Louis and Route 66 for about 80 years. But this one, produced by All About Business, is the best I've seen. It delves into the custard stand's history and includes an interview with Mr. Drewes himself. And the Ted Drewes … Continue reading A visit to Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
A visit to Doc’s Soda Fountain in Girard
Here's the latest "Route 66 Stories" video for the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway. It's an interview with the Deck brothers and their Doc's Soda Fountain in downtown Girard, about 1 1/2 blocks off Illinois Highway 4, the 1926-32 alignment of Route 66. It's also home to the Deck's Drug Store museum. The store's history … Continue reading A visit to Doc’s Soda Fountain in Girard
Rockwood Court restaurant reborn as Tubby’s Diner
A restaurant review in the Springfield News-Leader revealed that the historic Rockwood Court Restaurant in Springfield, Mo., recently was reborn as Tubby's Diner. The new owner, Jason Russell, remodeled the restaurant, improved the food, and restored its Route 66 charm, the newspaper reported. The site housed the first restaurant and motel on Route 66 in … Continue reading Rockwood Court restaurant reborn as Tubby’s Diner
Midpoint Cafe making improvements to midpoint sign
Dennis Purschwitz, new owner the Midpoint Cafe in Adrian, Texas, said on a Facebook post he's making improvements to the "midpoint of Route 66" sign across the road from his restaurant. The project involves installing paver stones to make a more park-like setting, wheelchair / ADA access to the sign, and a platform immediately behind … Continue reading Midpoint Cafe making improvements to midpoint sign
Jim Ross wins top award at Victorville Route 66 festival
Story and photos by Elrond Lawrence Jim Ross, the accomplished Route 66 writer, cartographer, speaker and photographer, was honored with the 2012 Will Rogers Award at the International Route 66 Festival awards dinner Saturday at the Green Tree Inn in Victorville, Calif. Ross, who has been exploring, mapping, photographing and writing about the Mother Road … Continue reading Jim Ross wins top award at Victorville Route 66 festival
Steak ‘n Shake in Springfield, Mo., named to National Register
The Steak 'n Shake restaurant along East St. Louis Street (aka Route 66) in Springfield, Mo., has been added to the National Register of Historic Places effective Aug. 1, according to an email today from the National Park Service. The restaurant at 1158 E. St. Louis St. was nominated in May, so its inclusion was … Continue reading Steak ‘n Shake in Springfield, Mo., named to National Register