Remember the “Route 66 Dining and Lodging Guide” published by the National Historic Route 66 Federation? It was last published in 2015. Those nostalgic for such a print publication might want to check out "Amboy Roy’s Guide to Route 66: Food, Lodging and Photo-Stops," published by Fundamental Media. Here's what the publisher said about it: … Continue reading Publisher revives a print version of a dining, lodging and photo-op guide to Route 66
Category: Attractions
Santa Monica Pier’s iconic entrance sign soon will be removed, will return in late 2027
The iconic neon entrance sign for the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California, will be removed soon for restoration and a long-awaited bridge project. KTLA-TV in Los Angeles reports the sign's removal is part of the city's plan to replace the nearly 90-year-old bridge that connects to the pier. Although the city has not … Continue reading Santa Monica Pier’s iconic entrance sign soon will be removed, will return in late 2027
Route 66 centennial road signs and flags distributed to 18 communities in northern Illinois
Heritage Corridor Destinations and the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway celebrated Route 66 communities along The First Hundred Miles of the Mother Road with new Route 66 centennial road signs and flags. The signs were distributed ahead of National Scenic Byway Day on Sept. 22. The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway created the centennial signs … Continue reading Route 66 centennial road signs and flags distributed to 18 communities in northern Illinois
Grand Canyon National Park remains open to visitors despite floods, but other services there are curtailed
The Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona remains open to visitors despite severe flash flooding that killed at least two people, with one missing. However, hotels at the park and some types of camping will remain closed indefinitely, mostly due to the floods damaging a major water pipeline to the area. According to the National … Continue reading Grand Canyon National Park remains open to visitors despite floods, but other services there are curtailed
Brewery’s Blue Whale Lemon Wheat Ale helps maintain Blue Whale site in Catoosa
Cabin Boys Brewery in Tulsa recently created a Blue Whale Lemon Wheat Ale, where its sales will help the landmark Blue Whale and its new visitors center in nearby Catoosa, Oklahoma. According to TulsaPeople magazine, the brewery and the City of Catoosa collaborated on the beer. “It’s a natural fit,” says Cabin Boys co-owner and … Continue reading Brewery’s Blue Whale Lemon Wheat Ale helps maintain Blue Whale site in Catoosa
Massive replica of Tillamook cheddar cheese loaf appears at Americana Motor Hotel in Flagstaff
If you want to know what a cheese loaf looks like 32,000 times its normal size, you ought to pay a visit to the Americana Motor Hotel along Route 66 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Cheesemaker Tillmook and the motel unveiled the gargantuan replica of a Medium Cheddar Baby Loaf -- dubbed a Cheeseside Attraction -- on … Continue reading Massive replica of Tillamook cheddar cheese loaf appears at Americana Motor Hotel in Flagstaff
“Mr. Sam” Gillaspy, longtime tour guide at the Arcadia Round Barn, dies at 99
The Arcadia Round Barn in Arcadia, Oklahoma, announced a few days ago that Samuel D. “Mr. Sam” Gillaspy, a longtime ambassador for the Route 66 landmark, has died. He was 99. The ever-affable Gillaspy started giving tours at the Round Barn in 1992, not long after the structure was repaired. He didn't step away from … Continue reading “Mr. Sam” Gillaspy, longtime tour guide at the Arcadia Round Barn, dies at 99
State Historical Society of Missouri releases videos of Route 66 road trip series
The State Historical Society of Missouri recently uploaded onto YouTube five videos documenting historic Route 66 in the Show-Me State. Kathleen Seale, regional director of the Rolla and Springfield Research Centers of the historical society, stated: Beginning at the Chain of Rocks Bridge over the Mississippi River in St. Louis, we traveled to the state … Continue reading State Historical Society of Missouri releases videos of Route 66 road trip series
Gold Dome in Oklahoma City may get $3 million loan to convert it into music venue and restaurant
The historic Gold Dome in Oklahoma City may receive a $3 million loan to help convert the former bank into a music venue and restaurant. KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City reported: The Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust approved a deal this week that could provide $3 million in funding for the project. The money would come … Continue reading Gold Dome in Oklahoma City may get $3 million loan to convert it into music venue and restaurant
12-foot-tall penny stands outside Museum of Route 66 in Lincoln
A 12-foot-tall fiberglass penny was installed last month at the recently opened Museum of Route 66 in Lincoln, Illinois. WSLS-TV reported the penny was made by Mark Cline of Enchanted Castle Studios -- the same place the makes new Muffler Men, many on Route 66. The Lincoln Daily News posted a video of the big … Continue reading 12-foot-tall penny stands outside Museum of Route 66 in Lincoln