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
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Food Network names Lindy’s Diner the best diner in New Mexico
A Food Network article recently touted Lindy's Diner in downtown Albuquerque as the best diner in New Mexico -- and apparently all of Route 66. The network cited the best diners in all 50 states. This is what it stated about Lindy's at 500 Central Ave. (aka Route 66): The history behind its name is … Continue reading Food Network names Lindy’s Diner the best diner in New Mexico
Foundation closes deals on acquisition of Millennium Hotel in St. Louis
The Gateway Arch Park Foundation recently closed on its acquisition of the long-closed Millennium Hotel in downtown St. Louis. The deal opens the door for the property to be redeveloped by the Ballpark Village and sparks hope for a resurgence in St. Louis' downtown. The Ballpark Village sits next to Busch Stadium, home of the … Continue reading Foundation closes deals on acquisition of Millennium Hotel in St. Louis
Five cities chosen as Official Satellite Cities for Route 66 Centennial Kick-Off
Five communities were designated as Official Satellite Cities for the Route 66 Centennial Kick-Off on April 30, 2026. The five Official Satellite Cities are Joliet, Illinois; St. Louis; Amarillo, Texas; Albuquerque; and Santa Monica, California. Those cities will join the live, online media event combined with Route 66 Centennial Kick-Off celebrations in Springfield, Missouri, which … Continue reading Five cities chosen as Official Satellite Cities for Route 66 Centennial Kick-Off
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
City of St. Louis to celebrate Ted Drewes Day on Friday
The City of St. Louis on Friday is officially recognizing Ted Drewes Day, in honor of the landmark Ted Drewes Frozen Custard stands. On that day, the stand at 6726 Chippewa St. (aka Route 66) will offer 96-cent single-scoop cones or 96-cent single scoops of custard in a "hometown baseball team helmet" -- presumably the … Continue reading City of St. Louis to celebrate Ted Drewes Day on Friday
TV travel host Samantha Brown travels Route 66 from St. Louis to Tulsa
A few roadies have recommended this, and upon watching it, so do I. The "Samantha Brown's Places to Love" travel show on PBS-TV recently aired. This 25-minute episode features Route 66 from St. Louis to Tulsa. It includes Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, Gearhead Curios, Uranus Missouri, a mural artist in Cuba, Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios … Continue reading TV travel host Samantha Brown travels Route 66 from St. Louis to Tulsa
Old Courthouse in St. Louis will reopen on May 3 after a two-year renovation
The Old Courthouse, a landmark in downtown St. Louis, will reopen on May 3 after undergoing two years of renovations. Officials with Gateway Arch National Park and the nonprofit Gateway Arch Park Foundation announced the reopening date last week, reported the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The courthouse is part of the national park. The $27.5 million … Continue reading Old Courthouse in St. Louis will reopen on May 3 after a two-year renovation
Vacant Millennium Hotel in downtown St. Louis to be razed for new development
The long-vacant Millennium Hotel in downtown St. Louis will be torn down to make way for a new development by the same folks who developed Ballpark Village near Busch Stadium, home to the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. The Gateway Arch Park Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the nearby national park, chose The Cordish Cos. … Continue reading Vacant Millennium Hotel in downtown St. Louis to be razed for new development
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