Ultrarunner Zach Fiske will undertake a big task next month -- completing the 2,400-mile Route 66 Centennial Bunion Derby Commemorative Run that begins in Chicago. The event has been designated an Official Route 66 Centennial Project as honoring the history, culture and enduring legacy of the “Main Street of America” during the 100th anniversary of Route … Continue reading Ultrarunner to retrace much of the Bunion Derby from Chicago to Santa Monica
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Asleep At the Wheel announces Route 66 Centennial Tour
The iconic western swing band Asleep At the Wheel this week announced a Route 66 Centennial Tour in August and September, where it will perform at selected Route 66 cities. "Come Get Your Kicks on Route 66!" the band stated on its Facebook page. Here is the list of dates, cities and venues: Aug. 20: … Continue reading Asleep At the Wheel announces Route 66 Centennial Tour
66-year-old cyclist pedals length of Route 66 in a record-breaking 10 1/2 days
Ultracyclist Joe Barr, 66, of Northern Ireland, traveled all 2,448 miles of Route 66 from Santa Monica to Chicago in slightly over 10 1/2 days, which is a provisional record. According to Cycling Weekly, Barr finished the trek last Friday in 10 days, 12 hours, 3 minutes, which included 21,000 meters of climbing. My calculations … Continue reading 66-year-old cyclist pedals length of Route 66 in a record-breaking 10 1/2 days
New sign at Navy Pier in Chicago marks unofficial eastern terminus of Route 66
Officials for the City of Chicago on Wednesday marked Navy Pier as the unofficial eastern start point of Route 66 during its centennial, including a new sign at the pier. The sign is outside Harry Caray's Tavern at the pier, the design which was chosen by the Route 66 Commission and the city, reported the … Continue reading New sign at Navy Pier in Chicago marks unofficial eastern terminus of Route 66
Chicago announces new symbolic starting point for Route 66 at Navy Pier
In celebration of Route 66's centennial, the City of Chicago will formally recognize Navy Pier as the symbolic starting point of the highway. The dedication ceremony celebrating the new starting point of Route 66 and its role in American history, culture and adventure will take place on March 25, according to a news release. The … Continue reading Chicago announces new symbolic starting point for Route 66 at Navy Pier
Rock Cafe, Ike’s Chili among recipients of Backing Historic Small Restaurants grants
Several eateries along Route 66 will receive $50,000 each from the Backing Historic Small Restaurants grant program. The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced the 50 recipients on Monday. Among the Route 66 restaurants are: Rock Cafe, Stroud, Oklahoma (since 1939) Ike's Chili, Tulsa (since 1908) The Barn - Route 66, Newberry Springs, California (since … Continue reading Rock Cafe, Ike’s Chili among recipients of Backing Historic Small Restaurants grants
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
Union Station in Chicago marking its 100th year
The landmark Union Station in downtown Chicago is marking its 100th birthday this month. According to a veteran reporter at the Chicago Tribune, the massive train station opened to the public in May 1925. Union Station is sandwiched between Adams Street and Jackson Boulevard, which are eastbound and westbound Route 66, respectively. The newspaper explained … Continue reading Union Station in Chicago marking its 100th year
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
Nine new grants announced through Route 66 Black Experiences Program
The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership announced nine projects through the Route 66 Black Experiences Grants program that were awarded $5,000 each. The 2024 recipients and the cities where they are based are: Choctaw Freedman Citizenship Footprints Inc. in Oklahoma City Black Business Alliance in Bloomington, Illinois Threatt Filling Station Foundation in Luther, Oklahoma Jack … Continue reading Nine new grants announced through Route 66 Black Experiences Program