A local couple recently acquired the circa-1890 but long-vacant Bourbon Hotel, located only a block or two from old Route 66 in Bourbon, Missouri. Justin and Lacey Whittaker (a Christian author) set up a Facebook page about the hotel at 237 E. Pine St.: "We are going to do our best to bring y’all along … Continue reading Local couple acquires century-old Bourbon Hotel in Bourbon, Missouri
Trailer for “One Day as a Lion” film features Clanton’s Cafe in Vinita
The historic Clanton's Cafe in Vinita, Oklahoma, makes a prominent appearance in the trailer for the forthcoming crime film "One Day as a Lion." You'll spot the interior and exterior of the Route 66 restaurant almost right away, including its neon "EAT" sign: https://youtu.be/2jgPyzRdlUo The film was shot in various towns in northeast Oklahoma, including … Continue reading Trailer for “One Day as a Lion” film features Clanton’s Cafe in Vinita
Route 66 Street Drags return to Kingman next month
The Route 66 Street Drags are returning to the actual Route 66 in Kingman, Arizona, on May 19-21 after nearly an 18-month break. The National Street Drag Championship event will take place on a specially built track placed on top of the Mother Road in town. The Route 66 Street Drags last were held in … Continue reading Route 66 Street Drags return to Kingman next month
New Mexico Route 66 Association to give Heritage Award to Tucumcari Chamber
The New Mexico Route 66 Association announced this week it would give its annual Heritage Award to the Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce. The honor is in recognition of the updated beautification of the chamber building by its executive director, Scott Crotzer, while keeping its original mid-century architecture charm from its groundbreaking in 1966. The … Continue reading New Mexico Route 66 Association to give Heritage Award to Tucumcari Chamber
Replica of old-time general store opens at National Route 66 Museum in Elk City
An old-fashioned general store museum recently opened at the National Route 66 Museum complex in Elk City, Oklahoma. KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City, as part of its ongoing "Is This a Great State or What" series, recently produced a segment about the faux store where nothing is for sale, but it can take visitors back a … Continue reading Replica of old-time general store opens at National Route 66 Museum in Elk City
Grand Canyon Caverns fined for safety violations after elevator malfunction last fall
Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn near Peach Springs, Arizona, was fined $6,250 and issued three citations from the state's Division of Occupational Safety and Health after an elevator malfunction in October left tourists stranded for hours. The Arizona Republic confirmed the details with ADOSH spokesman Trevor Laky: ADOSH found a steep staircase at the caverns … Continue reading Grand Canyon Caverns fined for safety violations after elevator malfunction last fall
Several Illinois Route 66 sites get state funds from tourism, transportation programs
Several spots on Route 66 in Illinois were among the 89 that will receive a total of $22.5 million from the state's Tourism Attractions and Festivals Grant program. Also, several Route 66 sites also received funds from the state's Transportation Enhancement Program. Here are the Route 66-related tourism recipients and the total grant: $25,187 to … Continue reading Several Illinois Route 66 sites get state funds from tourism, transportation programs
Replica of Camp Joy archway being considered near tourist cabin at Lebanon park
A smaller replica of the archway that greeted visitors to the Camp Joy tourist camp in Lebanon, Missouri, is being considered in front of one of the original cabins at the city's Boswell Park. According to a story on the Lebanon-Laclede County Route 66 Society website, Craig Fishel told the society during a recent board … Continue reading Replica of Camp Joy archway being considered near tourist cabin at Lebanon park
Chicago-area radio host will broadcast from Route 66 over a two-week period
Chicago-area radio station WJOL and its morning host Scott Slocum will embark on a two-week trip traveling the entirety of Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica, California, later this month. The trip will begin Monday, April 24 with a live broadcast from the Illinois Route 66 Association Hall of Fame and Museum in Pontiac, Illinois, and conclude on May 5. Slocum … Continue reading Chicago-area radio host will broadcast from Route 66 over a two-week period
Riverton, Kansas, has a lodging option with Old Riverton Post B&B
The Route 66 village of Riverton, Kansas (population 771), has a lodging option with the charming-looking Old Riverton Post B&B. The site sits at 7378 Southeast 70th St., less than a half-mile south of Route 66 in town. It's basically the first street south after you pass the landmark Old Riverton Store on Route 66. … Continue reading Riverton, Kansas, has a lodging option with Old Riverton Post B&B