The Old Route 66 Association of Texas, in partnership with the Big Texan Steak Ranch, will host a ceremonial sign unveiling at 10 a.m. Aug. 21 at Slug Bug Ranch, 1414 Sunrise Drive in Amarillo, to celebrate the launch of a major sign restoration effort along the Route 66 corridor in the Texas Panhandle. The … Continue reading Texas announces initiative to beef up Route 66 signage, add special community signs
Category: Road trips
Seven Route 66-based sites make Lovefood.com’s list of America’s best roadside restaurants
A total of seven restaurants with strong ties to Route 66 recently made Lovefood.com's list of the best roadside restaurants in the United States. A total of 44 restaurants across America were cited. Writer Miriam Carey wrote about the criteria: "Our selections are based on genuine user reviews, awards and accolades, and the first-hand experience of … Continue reading Seven Route 66-based sites make Lovefood.com’s list of America’s best roadside restaurants
California Route 66 Association warns of possible visa issues for travel to U.S.
The California Historic Route 66 Association recently issued a warning that visa problems may affect travel to the United States, including those who seek to be on Route 66. In a post on Facebook, the association stated "this is not a politcal post" and added it was sharing information because "the travel industry understands safety … Continue reading California Route 66 Association warns of possible visa issues for travel to U.S.
Popular social influencer tries iconic restaurants along Route 66
Dylan Huynh, who has amassed quite a following on several social media accounts, recently traveled Route 66 with his pal Jim to try several iconic restaurants along Route 66. Huynh boasts well over 700,000 subscribers on YouTube, 91,000 on Instagram and 135,000 on X. So it's safe to say his travels expose a lot of … Continue reading Popular social influencer tries iconic restaurants along Route 66
Missouri governor signs law allowing state money to be used for Route 66 signage
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed and enacted a law allowing the state's Department of Transportation to use its money for Route 66 signs. The measure was part of House Bill 996. The bill contains a lot of interesting aspects, including adding more signs if necessary, markings for historical places and anti-theft measures for the signs. … Continue reading Missouri governor signs law allowing state money to be used for Route 66 signage
Tulsa to attempt world record with Route 66 classic-car parade set for May 30, 2026
The Tulsa Route 66 Commission recently announced the "Tulsa Route 66 Capital Cruise: World-Record Classic Car Centennial Parade," which aims to attract more than 3,000 participants. The commission said the cruise aims to set a world record, which a record-keeping organization would verify. The cruise is scheduled for May 30, 2026, during the highway's centennial … Continue reading Tulsa to attempt world record with Route 66 classic-car parade set for May 30, 2026
Chicago Tribune reporters will travel Route 66, want your thoughts on the highway
Over the weekend, the Chicago Tribune announced it is sending two reporters on Route 66 from west to east before the highway's centennial in 2026. In an initial story titled "One Century, One Road," Jonathan Bullington and E. Jason Wambsgans said they will depart from the West Coast and head east on the Mother Road. … Continue reading Chicago Tribune reporters will travel Route 66, want your thoughts on the highway
Route 66 named fifth-best scenic drive in America by USA Today readers
The readers of USA Today recently voted Route 66 as No. 5 of the 10 best scenic drives in the United States in 2025. The newspaper stated it assembled a panel of travel experts to nominate the routes. Readers then voted to decide the winners, all of which were designated scenic byways on a state … Continue reading Route 66 named fifth-best scenic drive in America by USA Today readers
Oklahoma Route 66 Association issues its free trip guide
The Oklahoma Route 66 Association recently announced it has published its free trip guide for 2025 and 2026. The guide, which has been published for almost 30 years, contains maps of Route 66 alignments and listings of businesses and attractions. The association stated in its weekly newsletter that the 120-page guides will be distributed to … Continue reading Oklahoma Route 66 Association issues its free trip guide
The Drive Home VII will travel all of Route 66 in January
A cross-country trip sponsored by America's Automotive Trust, Detroit Auto Show and National Route 66 Centennial Commission apparently will be the first significant event of the highway's centennial in 2026. The three entities recently announced "The Drive Home VII: Route 66 – A Century of Adventure," which they dubbed as "a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country drive celebrating … Continue reading The Drive Home VII will travel all of Route 66 in January