The Bobcat Bite restaurant, once known far and wide for its green chile cheeseburgers, was scheduled to reopen this week as Jambo Bobcat Bite with an African-Caribbean twist. And, yes, it will continue to serve those burgers. The Bobcat Bite building is located on the Old Las Vegas Highway (aka Route 66) on the south … Continue reading Bobcat Bite restaurant in Santa Fe to reopen as Jambo Bobcat Bite
Americana Motor Hotel in Flagstaff to reopen in late spring after extensive retro renovations
The once-declining Americana Motor Hotel in Flagstaff, Arizona, is slated to reopen in late spring after extensive renovations and a rebranding by Practice Hospitality. A news release a few days ago contained some details about the motel: RETRO-FUTURISTIC DESIGN: Designed by Andrew Alford, former Chief Creative Officer of Graduate Hotels, the reimagined Americana Motor Hotel draws inspiration from … Continue reading Americana Motor Hotel in Flagstaff to reopen in late spring after extensive retro renovations
Mobil 1 Muffler Man to become a permanent fixture at Hi-Way Cafe near Vinita
The Muffler Man temporarily erected during Mobil 1's "Keep Route 66 Kickin'" campaign last summer soon will become a permanent part of the Hi-Way Cafe near Vinita, Oklahoma. The Route 66 restaurant made the announcement during the relighting ceremony for its refurbished neon sign, then put it out on social media the next day: The … Continue reading Mobil 1 Muffler Man to become a permanent fixture at Hi-Way Cafe near Vinita
Car-themed hotel planned next to California Route 66 Museum in Victorville
An investment group is planning a car-themed hotel that includes restaurants, retail and condominiums next to the California Route 66 Museum in downtown Victorville, California. Brendan O'Brien, one of the principals of the investment group, explained the project during a recent Zoom meeting hosted by the California Historic Route 66 Association. The hotel would be … Continue reading Car-themed hotel planned next to California Route 66 Museum in Victorville
Tee Pee Drive-In theater in Sapulpa to hold its grand opening on April 15
The Tee Pee Drive-In theater along old Route 66 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, will hold its grand opening on April 15 with a free car show before its movie screenings. The remaining tickets for the opening-night movie screenings of "The Super Mario Brothers Movie" and "Despicable Me" are fast running out. They can be ordered here. … Continue reading Tee Pee Drive-In theater in Sapulpa to hold its grand opening on April 15
Hill Top Motel in Kingman is up for sale for $2.87 million
The historic Hill Top Motel in Kingman, Arizona, has been put on the market for $2.87 million after the property went through renovations several years ago. Re/Max Prestige Properties newly listed the Route 66 motel, built at 1901 E. Andy Devine Ave. in the mid-1950s by John Mescheid. Here's the description of the property: Great … Continue reading Hill Top Motel in Kingman is up for sale for $2.87 million
Terrence Moore’s Route 66 photography being featured at Phoenix airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is featuring the work of longtime Route 66 photographer Terrence Moore through November. "Stories from the Mother Road: Photography by Terrence Moore" will be on display in Terminal 4's Level 3, near the food court. Here is the overview of Moore's exhibit: Travel can be more about the journey than … Continue reading Terrence Moore’s Route 66 photography being featured at Phoenix airport
City of Amarillo throwing a party to commemorate Route 66-themed water tower
The City of Amarillo is holding a "Route 66 Water Tower Celebration" on Wednesday morning to commemorate the new Route 66-themed paint job on its large water tower just off Sixth Avenue. According to a news release from the city, the party will be at 9 a.m. at Smitty's Food Park at 3913 Sixth Ave. … Continue reading City of Amarillo throwing a party to commemorate Route 66-themed water tower
Joplin City Hall marks 50th year of its Thomas Hart Benton mural
The city hall of Joplin, Missouri, on Thursday marked the 50th anniversary of its dedication that included a commissioned Thomas Hart Benton mural, who began his artistic career in the city. Joplin City Hall is at 602 S. Main St. (aka Route 66) and is only a short distance from Seventh Street, also an alignment … Continue reading Joplin City Hall marks 50th year of its Thomas Hart Benton mural
About 200 attend relighting of neon sign of Hi-Way Cafe near Vinita
Approximately 200 gathered Saturday evening to view a relighting ceremony for the neon sign of the Hi-Way Cafe near Vinita, Oklahoma. It was the first time in about 30 years the sign experienced a glow from its neon tubing. Tom Schwartz, who built the Route 66 restaurant and its sign in 1963, threw the switch … Continue reading About 200 attend relighting of neon sign of Hi-Way Cafe near Vinita