It's small and subtle, but a new design of Oklahoma's license plate includes an image of a Route 66 shield and POPS in Arcadia. The Sooner State rolled out the new design last week that pays homage to the state's inaugural star-46 flag. Oklahoma became the 46th state in 1907. It also includes the state's … Continue reading Newly designed Oklahoma license plate includes images of POPS, Route 66 shield
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Springfield tourism bureau takes a closer look at Guy Mace’s Route 66 Car Museum
The Springfield, Missouri, Convention and Visitors Bureau recently published an in-depth look at Guy Mace and his Route 66 Car Museum. Mace owns about 75 vintage and celebrity vehicles in the museum at 1634 W. College St. (aka Route 66) in Springfield. It opened in 2016. The article goes into Mace's origin story: The foundation … Continue reading Springfield tourism bureau takes a closer look at Guy Mace’s Route 66 Car Museum
Illinois Office of Tourism, Rivian Automotive partner on Route 66 video series
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Tourism, is partnering with Rivian Automotive Inc. to kick off the state’s celebration of Route 66's centennial in 2026. Through a series of videos, the collaboration will showcase the experiences of three travel influencers -- from the United Kingdom, Canada and the U.S. who are … Continue reading Illinois Office of Tourism, Rivian Automotive partner on Route 66 video series
Nearly 10,000 people attend AAA Route 66 Road Fest in Tulsa
Nearly 10,000 people attended the two-day AAA Route 66 Road Fest at Expo Square in Tulsa last month. That's according to Richard Stephens Jr. and Oklahoma Route 66 Association President Rhys Martin, who filed a report on the association's website. All told, it featured 218 vehicles in the car show, seven decades of Route 66 … Continue reading Nearly 10,000 people attend AAA Route 66 Road Fest in Tulsa
Big Texan Slug Bug Ranch officially opens in Amarillo
The Big Texan Slug Bug Ranch officially was christened and opened Friday after the original Volkswagen Beetles were moved to Amarillo from their original home in Conway, Texas. The Facebook excerpts below include photos from Visit Amarillo, a video from the ceremony, more images from Dora Meroney of the Old Texas Route 66 Association and … Continue reading Big Texan Slug Bug Ranch officially opens in Amarillo
Amarillo City Council gives initial approval for Bug Ranch being in tax-increment finance zone
The soon-to-open Bug Ranch in Amarillo likely will be eligible for tax-increment financing for its move from Conway, Texas, and other improvements at the site. According to the Amarillo Globe-News, the City Council approved the development of the Big Texan Slug Bug Ranch project on its first reading as part of the East Gateway Tax … Continue reading Amarillo City Council gives initial approval for Bug Ranch being in tax-increment finance zone
Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo marking its 50th anniversary this month
The landmark Cadillac Ranch on Amarillo's west side is celebrating its 50th year this month, with a show at the Amarillo Museum of Art through Aug. 15. Texas Highways published a terrific article about the Cadillac Ranch art installation off Route 66, including its genesis back in 1974 and photos from that time. I commend … Continue reading Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo marking its 50th anniversary this month
Grand opening and christening for new Bug Ranch in Amarillo set for June 14
The newly formed Bug Ranch Association has scheduled a grand opening and christening for the new Bug Ranch location in Amarillo later this month. These free events will be at 6 p.m. June 14 at 1415 Sunrise Drive in Amarillo (map here) at the Starlight Ranch Event Center and near the Big Texan RV Ranch. … Continue reading Grand opening and christening for new Bug Ranch in Amarillo set for June 14
More details emerge of Slug Bug Ranch’s imminent move to Amarillo
It was announced a few weeks ago that the Slug Bug Ranch, aka Bug Ranch, landmark in Conway, Texas, would be moved to the east side of Amarillo. The Amarillo Globe-News (via AOL) had more details about Slug Bug Ranch, which is set to open at its new site across the Starlight Ranch Event Center … Continue reading More details emerge of Slug Bug Ranch’s imminent move to Amarillo
Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum of Sapulpa offers a new route of vintage car rides
The Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, this year is offering a new route to ride in vintage automobiles. This year’s vintage cars available to ride are a 1923 Packard or a 1923 Cadillac. There will be two route options for the Packard rides and one for the Cadillac. Visitors choosing the Packard … Continue reading Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum of Sapulpa offers a new route of vintage car rides