A 25-foot-long neon corndog -- condiments included -- was erected Monday at the Route 66 Experience park near the southeast entrance of the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. The big corndog serves as a salute to the landmark Cozy Dog Drive-In restaurant along Route 66 in Springfield. More from the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway: … Continue reading 25-foot neon corndog erected at Route 66 Experience at Illinois State Fairgrounds
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Illinois State Fair in Springfield going all out for Route 66
The Illinois State Fair in Springfield announced that not only will there be an ice cream flavor saluting the Mother Road, but Route 66 itself will also be a grand marshal of the fair's opening parade. Route 66 has taken on a more prominent role at the fair in recent years, including the establishment of … Continue reading Illinois State Fair in Springfield going all out for Route 66
New owners of Henry’s Rabbit Ranch in Staunton pledge to reopen it this fall
Henry's Rabbit Ranch in Staunton, Illinois, will reopen sometime this fall after it acquired new, locally based owners who want to largely preserve the Route 66 landmark. The future of the destination looked dim after the unexpected death in August 2024 of its longtime owner, Rich Henry, at the age of 77. Henry’s Rabbit Ranch … Continue reading New owners of Henry’s Rabbit Ranch in Staunton pledge to reopen it this fall
Miami unveils new Route 66-themed neon sign
The City of Miami, Oklahoma, lit up a new neon sign along its Route 66 corridor during a ceremony last week. The sign, which features "Miami" and a Route 66 shield, sits in the 400 block of North Main Street (aka Route 66). The event was part of the city's Route 66 Heritage Fest during … Continue reading Miami unveils new Route 66-themed neon sign
So-called “Triangle” site in Clinton purchased for future Route 66 monument
The city council of Clinton, Oklahoma, this week approved the purchase of "The Triangle" near McLain Rogers Park, which will be used as a Route 66 monument. According to the Clinton Daily News (subscription required), the monument at 10th Street and Opal Avenue will be provided to the city by the Route 66 Centennial Commission. … Continue reading So-called “Triangle” site in Clinton purchased for future Route 66 monument
Giant “Compass” sculpture installed near Route 66’s iconic Pony Bridge
A sculpture of a giant yellow compass was recently installed on one end of Route 66's Pony Bridge near Bridgeport, Oklahoma. KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City reports "Compass" pays tribute to the engineering of the 3,900-foot-long bridge, built in 1933 and enhanced for safety and additional longevity just a few years ago. The 25-foot-tall artwork, created … Continue reading Giant “Compass” sculpture installed near Route 66’s iconic Pony Bridge
New Albuquerque welcome sign on Route 66 goes live
A large neon sign that welcomes travelers on Route 66 in Albuquerque was lit for the first time a few days ago. KOB-TV in Albuquerque produced video of the lighting ceremony. The sign, created by Zeon Signs in Albuquerque, is 25 feet long and double-sided. It's on Central Avenue (aka Route 66) near Tramway on … Continue reading New Albuquerque welcome sign on Route 66 goes live
New musical road on Route 66 goes live in Santa Rosa
A new musical road on Route 66 in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, recently went online, but not at the spot originally planned. The rumble strips that sound out the melody of "My Country 'Tis of Thee" while being driven over at a certain speed were installed on the east side of town, not the west … Continue reading New musical road on Route 66 goes live in Santa Rosa
“Kicks 66” sculpture dedicated near National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City
The 35-foot-tall "Kicks 66" illuminated sculpture near the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City was dedicated on Thursday. The artwork, designed by Cameron Eagle, pays tribute to Bobby Troup's iconic song “(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66" and Route 66's centennial this year. Eagle also designed the “Welcome to Luther” neon sign along Route … Continue reading “Kicks 66” sculpture dedicated near National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City
Route 66 Centennial Drone Show to light downtown Joliet’s new City Square
Downtown Joliet, Illinois, will host a Route 66 Centennial Drone Show on Friday as part of the statewide commemoration of Route 66's centennial. Produced by Sky Elements Drone Shows in partnership with the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Commission and the Illinois Office of Tourism, the display will feature 400 drones lighting up the night sky with Route 66 animations and Joliet imagery. … Continue reading Route 66 Centennial Drone Show to light downtown Joliet’s new City Square