If you're traveling Route 66 through the Sooner State and wondering about a place to eat, the state tourism department has just published its Discover Oklahoma Destination Dining Guide to help you decide, according to The Oklahoman newspaper. This food lovers' companion was compiled by the experts from the “Discover Oklahoma” television show and is the … Continue reading New Oklahoma guide touts restaurant options
Month: January 2011
Electric art
Here's a good video from Southern California Public Radio about the "On Route 66, Lights" exhibit along the street and median in West Hollywood, Calif., that includes four neon signs from the The Museum of Neon Art in Los Angeles. https://vimeo.com/19051108 More about the public art display can be found here.
Tucumcari motel named No. 3 bargain motel by Trip Advisor
The Historic Route 66 Motel in Tucumcari, N.M., was named the third-best bargain hotel in the United States in the Travelers Choice 2011 Awards by TripAdvisor.com. The only lodging establishments to beat it were the SeaCoast Inn in Hyannis, Mass., and Cedarbrook Lodge of Seattle. No other Route 66 establishments were ranked in the myriad … Continue reading Tucumcari motel named No. 3 bargain motel by Trip Advisor
Take a rhythmic trip
Here's a version of "Route 66" by Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings. Wyman is formerly the bass player of The Rolling Stones; he's the one playing the red bass guitar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_b6q_1ajhg
Much ado over not much
This story in the Quay County Sun about the closure of a Circle K gas station at the corner of First Street and Route 66 in Tucumcari, N.M., seems to be a case of a newspaper and a local official making a Tucumcari Mountain out of a proverbial molehill. First, an excerpt: “We have no … Continue reading Much ado over not much
From the back of a Harley
The description of the video says it's in Oklahoma. But it's actually a very old alignment of Route 66 in the ghost town of Spencer, Mo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2gf3Q2N8Zs It's a nice clip, regardless.
New life for a watering hole
Along Watson Road (aka Route 66) in west St. Louis County, there once was a friendly bar called George's Route 66 Bar and Grill, which became Cruisin' Route 66. Then the bar closed. Those wondering what happened to that watering hole should find the answers in this week's Riverfront Times. In the regular Bartender of … Continue reading New life for a watering hole
An impressive tenure
The business section of the Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader turned its spotlight to Barnes Town & Country Furniture, which has been on Highway 266 (aka Route 66) west of town for 77 years. That's just a few years after Route 66 was certified in 1926. Co-owner Randy Perryman attributed the store's longevity to low overhead and … Continue reading An impressive tenure
“Independent America” online
A few years ago, we reviewed a terrific documentary, "Independent America," about independent businesses fighting back against corporations. The film included scenes on Route 66 in Seligman, Ariz., and Hackberry, Ariz. A leaner version of the film now can be watched on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/watch/105821/independent-america This film is recommended viewing for all roadies.
Route 66 television show being filmed
Longtime Route 66 advocate Jim Conkle recently started a blog. In one of those posts, he mentioned that he and a camera crew are traveling Route 66 to produce a television show. That included recent filming at Elmer Long's Bottletree Ranch near Oro Grande, Calif., and the Harvey House in Barstow. Conkle wrote: So what … Continue reading Route 66 television show being filmed