The Tascosa Drive-In in Amarillo, Texas, closed last Friday after more than 70 years in operation, leaving a nearly 600-mile gap between operating drive-in theaters on or near Route 66. The theater made the announcement of its closing just days before its final screening: In a follow-up message on Facebook, the owners stated they were … Continue reading Amarillo’s only drive-in theater closes
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Buc-ee’s store may open in Springfield later this year; Amarillo site to break ground this month
The first Buc-ee's store on Route 66 reportedly is set to open late this year in Springfield, Missouri. Another Buc-ee's site in Amarillo, Texas, will break ground on Oct. 26. The Springfield News-Leader reports the Buc-ee's on the northeast side of the city is holding a mass hiring event this week. The company expects to … Continue reading Buc-ee’s store may open in Springfield later this year; Amarillo site to break ground this month
Slug Bug Ranch will move to a different location by January
The whimsical Slug Bug Ranch near Conway, Texas, will pick up and move to a new location shortly after New Year's Day, its owner said in a phone interview. Slug Bug Ranch, which was inspired by the internationally famous Cadillac Ranch 35 miles to the west in Amarillo, is a site where five vintage Volkswagen … Continue reading Slug Bug Ranch will move to a different location by January
Kingman Route 66 Fest next month is adding a Cadillac Ranch Experience
Want to spraypaint one of the cars at the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, but can't get there? The third annual Kingman Route 66 Fest in Kingman, Arizona, on Oct. 13-14 offers a facsimile of that. The festival is offering a Cadillac Ranch Experience. The news release explains: Brand new to the Fest this year! … Continue reading Kingman Route 66 Fest next month is adding a Cadillac Ranch Experience
Big Texan RV Ranch adds Airstream trailers for overnight rentals
The Big Texan RV Ranch, a short distance down the road from the landmark Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, recently added vintage Airstream trailers that are available for overnight guests. Here's the announcement from the RV park: That's in addition to the wooden cabins and Conestoga wagons the RV park opened for overnight travelers … Continue reading Big Texan RV Ranch adds Airstream trailers for overnight rentals
Big numbers exist around the Big Texan Steak Ranch
The Lubbock (Texas) Avalanche-Journal recently published a statistics-laden article about the iconic Big Texan Steak Ranch in nearby Amarillo. The gist -- a lot of big numbers are involved in running the former Route 66 restaurant. That's what happens when you feed 500,000 customers per year. The whole article is worth reading, but here are … Continue reading Big numbers exist around the Big Texan Steak Ranch
Aussie devours Big Texan’s 72-ounce steak dinner in the second-fastest time ever
At least he got it for free. An Australian competitive eater recently gobbled down the Big Texan Steak Ranch's 72-ounce steak dinner in a little less than 6 1/2 minutes, according to WFAA-TV. However, James Webb's effort wasn't a record. Nebraska competitive eater Molly Schuyler (who weighed only 120 pounds) inhaled the enormous platter in … Continue reading Aussie devours Big Texan’s 72-ounce steak dinner in the second-fastest time ever
Big Texan’s RV park offering Conestoga wagons for overnight stays
The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, now is offering Conestoga wagons -- complete with air conditioning -- for overnight stays. The Big Texan's and RV Ranch's Instagram accounts showed off the wagon: View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Big Texan Steak Ranch (@thebigtexan) The two decked-out covered wagons are … Continue reading Big Texan’s RV park offering Conestoga wagons for overnight stays
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
Forthcoming brewery in Amarillo wants to take advantage of Route 66 tourism
The Old Tascosa Brewing Company wants to open a tap room by mid-April along the historic Sixth Street District in Amarillo, Texas, and capitalize on Route 66 tourism, especially with centennial celebrations leading up to the highway's big year in 2026. Channel 7 in Amarillo published a story about the brewery and the Route 66 … Continue reading Forthcoming brewery in Amarillo wants to take advantage of Route 66 tourism