This past weekend was a huge one for Route 66 -- not just in Springfield, Missouri, but also in Williams, Arizona; Kingman, Arizona; Seligman, Arizona; and Joliet, Illinois. The events came 100 years after officials in Springfield sent a telegram to the federal government, stating they were receptive to the No. 66 for their Chicago-to-Los … Continue reading Route 66 has a humongous weekend
Tag: Kingman
Hotel Beale neon sign in Kingman to be relighted on May 2 as part of Fun Run after-party event
The historic Hotel Beale neon sign in Kingman, Arizona, will be relighted for the first time in more than 40 years during an after-party event of the Route 66 Fun Run at 7:30 p.m. on May 2. After the ceremony, there will be live music, a beer garden and dancing in the parking lot at … Continue reading Hotel Beale neon sign in Kingman to be relighted on May 2 as part of Fun Run after-party event
Arcadia Lodge motel in Kingman lands new owners who vow to revive it
The troubled Arcadia Lodge in Kingman, Arizona, recently gained new owners who plan to bring the Route 66 motel back to life. According to the Kingman Daily Miner, Ninette and Douglas DaSilva purchased the property, who have plans to bring the lodge back to life with a face lift and some significant additions." In March, … Continue reading Arcadia Lodge motel in Kingman lands new owners who vow to revive it
More details emerge on “A Night at the Route 66 Museum” to launch centennial celebration
The Route 66 Association of Arizona recently provided more details on "A Night at the Route 66 Museum" in Kingman to kick off the Route 66 centennial a few weeks early. The event features a partnership with the association, City of Kingman Office of Tourism and Mohave County Historical Society. This fundraiser will take place … Continue reading More details emerge on “A Night at the Route 66 Museum” to launch centennial celebration
Historic Ed’s Camp on Oatman Road listed for $1.39 million
The historic Ed's Camp along Oatman Road (aka Route 66) between Kingman and Oatman, Arizona, has been placed on the market for $1.39 million. Though that sounds like a big ask, the 121-acre property includes three homes, two wells, septic systems and electricity. Sandy Dudley of Kingman Premier Properties is listing the complex. Some excerpts: … Continue reading Historic Ed’s Camp on Oatman Road listed for $1.39 million
Tin Can Alley on 66 lodging option in Kingman opens to the public
Tin Can Alley on 66, a lodging option of restored vintage Airstream trailers in Kingman, Arizona, opened to the public a few days ago. Airbnb offers overnight stays in trailers named after towns on Route 66: The Seligman, The Hackberry and The Oatman. Prices start at $199 a night. The complex includes a commons area … Continue reading Tin Can Alley on 66 lodging option in Kingman opens to the public
National Trust announces a total of 25 Route 66 Legacy Business Grant awards
The National Trust for Historic Preservation on Wednesday announced the latest selections for its Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Program, part of its Preserve Route 66 initiative. Twenty-five grants were awarded in all eight states that Route 66 goes through for a total of $227,323. Here is the list of awarded projects and dollar amounts: … Continue reading National Trust announces a total of 25 Route 66 Legacy Business Grant awards
Route 66 Association of Arizona plans kickoff event for highway’s centennial on Nov. 15
The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona announced an event to kick off the highway's centennial just a few days after its 99th birthday. "A Night at the Route 66 Museum," a one-time, special event, will be from 6 to 10 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the Arizona Route 66 Museum (aka Powerhouse) in Kingman, Arizona. … Continue reading Route 66 Association of Arizona plans kickoff event for highway’s centennial on Nov. 15
Arcadia Lodge motel in Kingman deemed uninhabitable by city
City officials declared the Arcadia Lodge in Kingman, Arizona, uninhabitable last week after the utility shut off electricity to the Route 66 motel due to apparent non-payment. According to a report last week in the Kingman Daily Miner newspaper: City and county officials went door to door around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, telling residents at … Continue reading Arcadia Lodge motel in Kingman deemed uninhabitable by city
Eateries in Kingman, St. Louis make list of Yelp’s top 100 U.S. restaurants in 2024
Restaurants in Kingman, Arizona, and St. Louis made the list of Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. for 2024. Both restaurants also are close to Route 66. The crowdsourced review site favored by many foodies and hipsters noted that Asian noodle shops, vegan Mexican joints, Latin food, Korean fusion cuisine and Sun Belt … Continue reading Eateries in Kingman, St. Louis make list of Yelp’s top 100 U.S. restaurants in 2024