Historic Hotels of America announced its Great American Road Trip Hotels list for 2026, including seven along Route 66. It recognized a total of 25 authentic historic hotels "that have shaped the American road-trip experience along scenic byways, historic highways, national park routes, coastal drives, and legendary corridors," according to a news release. The motels … Continue reading Seven Route 66-related businesses make Great American Road Trip Hotels list for 2026
Tag: Springfield MO
Shamrock Court Motel in Springfield, Missouri, is torn down
The troubled Shamrock Court Motel in Springfield, Missouri, met the wrecking ball this week, according to several local Route 66 enthusiasts. Jaxson Priest said on the Historic Route 66 group on Facebook that the property at 2238 W. College St. (aka Route 66) had been in terrible shape due to neglect and squatters. The City … Continue reading Shamrock Court Motel in Springfield, Missouri, is torn down
History Museum on the Square opens “Miles of Memories: Celebrating Route 66’s Centennial” exhibit
The History Museum on the Square in downtown Springfield, Missouri, recently opened the “Miles of Memories: Celebrating Route 66's Centennial” exhibit. The exhibit will remain up until Sept. 20. The Springfield News-Leader reported: The exhibit is a retrospective, combining highlights from the museum's five-year Route 66 series, which began in 2022. [...] The new exhibit … Continue reading History Museum on the Square opens “Miles of Memories: Celebrating Route 66’s Centennial” exhibit
“The mOTHER Road: Stories of the African American Experience on Route 66” to open next month
Missouri State University's new exhibit, titled "The mOTHER Road: Stories of the African American Experience on Route 66," will open June 3 at the Benton Avenue AME Church in Springfield, Missouri. The exhibit will be up through Aug. 29. The renovated church, located on the Drury University campus, is at 830 N. Benton Ave. (Google Maps … Continue reading “The mOTHER Road: Stories of the African American Experience on Route 66” to open next month
Route 66 has a humongous weekend
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
Hammons Field in Springfield, Missouri, will be renamed Route 66 Stadium
Hammons Field in Springfield, Missouri -- home to the Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals and Missouri State University baseball teams -- is being renamed Route 66 Stadium. Team officials announced the change on Thursday. They said they wanted to highlight the team's connection to Route 66 during the highway's centennial this year, reported … Continue reading Hammons Field in Springfield, Missouri, will be renamed Route 66 Stadium
Reports: Route 66 Car Museum in Springfield, Missouri, to close next year
Guy Mace's Route 66 Car Museum in Springfield, Missouri, is scheduled to close in 2027, according to several media outlets. KOLR-10 / KOZL-TV reported: Ozarks First spoke with an employee who says they’re not discussing the details as to why it’s closing, but simply said, “The owner is older and is retiring”. The employee stated the museum … Continue reading Reports: Route 66 Car Museum in Springfield, Missouri, to close next year
“Today” show crew broadcasting from downtown Springfield, Missouri, on April 30
The so-called "third hour" of NBC-TV's "Today" show will broadcast from downtown Springfield, Missouri, as part of Route 66's centennial kickoff. According to the program, hosts Al Roker and Dylan Dryer will be live from Birthplace Plaza at 5:30 a.m. local time: We'll take you along for an incredible tour of everything the city has … Continue reading “Today” show crew broadcasting from downtown Springfield, Missouri, on April 30
Route 66 traveling exhibit coming to Springfield, Missouri
A traveling exhibit commemorating the centennial of Route 66 will arrive in downtown Springfield, Missouri, on April 30. The “Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit” will debut at the Gillioz Gallery, 325 Park Central East, in Springfield, reported the Springfield News-Leader. The exhibit features nearly two dozen large-scale interpretive panels, audiovisual mini-documentaries and educational components highlighting the diverse … Continue reading Route 66 traveling exhibit coming to Springfield, Missouri
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