Touch Media announced the launch of the Centennial Route 66 Passport, a special edition to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road as an Official Route 66 Centennial Project. Building on the success of the blue Route 66 Passport, the golden centennial edition is a luxury collector’s item with a limited print run, designed to … Continue reading Touch Media announces Centennial Route 66 Passport coming in April
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Route 66 businesses in Springfield, Missouri, offered grants to improve storefronts
An organization in Springfield, Missouri, announced a new facade grant program to support Route 66 businesses before the highway's centennial celebrations this year. The West Central Neighborhood Alliance in Springfield announced the Mother Road Business Curb Appeal Program, reported the Springfield News-Leader. Approved businesses can receive up to $500 in matching reimbursement funds for exterior … Continue reading Route 66 businesses in Springfield, Missouri, offered grants to improve storefronts
AAA survey: Over 40% of Americans plan to travel Route 66 during its centennial
AAA Texas released the results of a survey that shows promising data for Route 66 this year, which is its centennial. According to the nationwide survey, 41% of U.S. adults plan to visit some part of Route 66, with another 15% expressing interest after learning about the centennial. It's estimated that there are 275 million or so … Continue reading AAA survey: Over 40% of Americans plan to travel Route 66 during its centennial
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
Restored 1973 Chrysler New Yorker will be driven on Route 66 in tribute to its late owner
In August, two men plan to drive the 2,400-mile length of Route 66 in a restored 1973 Chrysler New Yorker in tribute to the car's late owner. The road trip by Markku Jaakkola and Jacob Gilbert will be part of an Official Route 66 Centennial event. Jaakkola, a Finnish‑born automotive storyteller and quality engineer, wrote … Continue reading Restored 1973 Chrysler New Yorker will be driven on Route 66 in tribute to its late owner
Over 1,000 cars already registered for Route 66 Centennial Capital Cruise in Tulsa
Registration for the Route 66 Centennial Capital Cruise in Tulsa has logged 1,000 participants -- months before the big event. According to a news release, 1,023 classic-car owners from 26 states had completed their registrations. Organizers aim to break the Guinness World Record for the largest classic-car parade of 2,491 cars. With the parade not … Continue reading Over 1,000 cars already registered for Route 66 Centennial Capital Cruise in Tulsa
New Mexico Route 66 Association introduces centennial coin
The New Mexico Route 66 Association on Tuesday announced the release of a special, limited-edition collector coin to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Route 66. This memento is being produced in a run of only 250. Each coin comes accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Additionally, purchasers will receive a copy of the dated press … Continue reading New Mexico Route 66 Association introduces centennial coin
Illinois governor announces $4 million in tourism grants for Route 66’s centennial
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday joined with other state leaders mark the kickoff of Route 66's centennial and announced $4 million in grants for numerous tourism bureaus to boost that effort. The announcement was made in Granite City with officials from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Illinois Department of Agriculture … Continue reading Illinois governor announces $4 million in tourism grants for Route 66’s centennial
Renovated Joplin History & Mineral Museum reopens with Route 66 exhibit
The Joplin History & Mineral Museum in Joplin, Missouri, reopened last week with a new Route 66 exhibit after a month-long renovation. Here are images from Joplin's tourism bureau of the refreshed museum: Curator Chris Wiseman told the Joplin Globe that the face-lift comes during the centennial of Route 66, the 250th year of the United … Continue reading Renovated Joplin History & Mineral Museum reopens with Route 66 exhibit
Springfield visitors center moving across the street from Gillioz Theatre
By mid-March, Visit Springfield, Missouri plans to move its downtown visitor welcome center a few blocks west on Route 66, across the street from the historic Gillioz Theatre. That's just a few weeks before the city's massive Route 66 Centennial Kickoff event that begins in late April. Mark Hecquet, president and CEO of the tourism bureau, told the Springfield Business … Continue reading Springfield visitors center moving across the street from Gillioz Theatre