Ike's Chili in Tulsa will celebrate its 115th anniversary on Sept. 9 with a car cruise, coney-eating contest, live music and giveaways. The restaurant at 1503 E. 11th St. (aka Route 66) will hold the event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. that day. Ike's will include a mini-chili cheese coney and a soda, both … Continue reading Ike’s Chili in Tulsa to mark its 115th anniversary on Sept. 9
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Americana Motor Hotel in Flagstaff holds its grand reopening
The historic Americana Motor Hotel in Flagstaff, Arizona, held its grand reopening last week after months of renovation work on the site. The Arizona Republic was there for the big event: Originally built in 1962, the renovated hotel on Route 66 attempts to transport guests back to the era's heyday with retro-inspired futuristic designs and … Continue reading Americana Motor Hotel in Flagstaff holds its grand reopening
Roadside marker in Bethany commemorates musician Tommy Collins
The Oklahoma City/County Historical Society and the City of Bethany, Oklahoma, recently placed a roadside marker on Route 66 to commemorate the late songwriter and singer Tommy Collins. Collins probably is best known for writing "If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin'), which was a big hit both for Faron Young and George Strait. Here's … Continue reading Roadside marker in Bethany commemorates musician Tommy Collins
Red Cedar Inn Museum and Visitor Center to hold its grand opening on Aug. 26
The Red Cedar Inn Museum and Visitor Center, housed in a former Route 66 restaurant in Pacific, Missouri, will throw a long-awaited grand opening celebration on Aug. 26. The museum, visitors center and children's museum at 1047 E. Osage St. (aka Route 66) will hold a ceremonial ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. that day. Hours that … Continue reading Red Cedar Inn Museum and Visitor Center to hold its grand opening on Aug. 26
Fred & Red’s Chili in Joplin to celebrate its centennial next month
Fred & Red's Chili in Joplin, Missouri, will mark its 100th year in business with a vintage car show, giveaways and other events on Sept. 23. The number of restaurants on Route 66 that have hit the 100-year mark likely can be counted on one hand. Ike's Chili in Tulsa comes to mind, as do … Continue reading Fred & Red’s Chili in Joplin to celebrate its centennial next month
President Biden designates new monument near Grand Canyon
President Joe Biden this week designated nearly 1 million acres as a new national monument near Grand Canyon National Park. The national monument will be called Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument. "Baaj Nwaavjo" means "where tribes roam" in the native Havasupai language, and "I'tah Kukveni" means "our ancestral footprints" in the Hopi tribal … Continue reading President Biden designates new monument near Grand Canyon
Remains of WWII soldier to be buried at Union Miners Cemetery in Mount Olive
Almost 80 years after he died, the remains of a World War II soldier will be interred this weekend at the historic Union Miners Cemetery just off Route 66 in Mount Olive, Illinois. The Springfield State Journal-Register reports Army Sgt. John W. Radanovich, 23, of nearby White City, Illinois, was slain by German forces in … Continue reading Remains of WWII soldier to be buried at Union Miners Cemetery in Mount Olive
Switch thrown at Legends Neon Park at Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield
Re-creations or restorations of neon signs for long-defunct Route 66 businesses glowed anew on Wednesday night during a lighting ceremony at the Legends Neon Park at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. The neon park at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience contains the signs of the A. Lincoln Motel, the Coliseum Ballroom, Chain … Continue reading Switch thrown at Legends Neon Park at Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield
Cannonball Jail in Carlinville soon will reopen for tours
The historic and uniquely designed Cannonball Jail in Carlinville, Illinois, will host a "Jail House Rock" event on July 29 before it opens regularly for tours in August. The former Macoupin County Jail will host the "Jail House Rock" event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 29, including photo opportunities to show yourself … Continue reading Cannonball Jail in Carlinville soon will reopen for tours
Angel Delgadillo today gets his own exhibit at the Kingman Visitor Center
Angel Delgadillo, known as the "Guardian Angel of Route 66," today will receive his own exhibit about his impact on the Mother Road at the Kingman Visitor Center in Kingman, Arizona. The opening day for the exhibit is after 1 p.m. local time today. The exhibit is free to the public on the second floor … Continue reading Angel Delgadillo today gets his own exhibit at the Kingman Visitor Center