St. Louis has a new attraction along one of its old alignments of Route 66 -- the Neon Museum of St. Louis, which opened about a month ago. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the museum in a former garage sits along 3537 Choteau St. (aka Route 66). It's owned and curated by artist Deborah … Continue reading Neon Museum of St. Louis opens along an alignment of Route 66
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St. Liborius Church in St. Louis is being reborn as skatepark, arts center
The historic St. Liborius Catholic Church in St. Louis that closed 30 years ago is being reincarnated as a skatepark and community arts center. Elizabeth Olwig provided the fascinating details in an article in the latest issue of Show Me Route 66 magazine, published by the Route 66 Association of Missouri. The church, located one … Continue reading St. Liborius Church in St. Louis is being reborn as skatepark, arts center
Huge neon Budweiser sign in St. Louis is relighted
The humongous Budweiser neon sign that sits along Highway 40 / Interstate 64 in St. Louis was relighted last week -- including the eagle's flapping wings -- after it went dark for about a year. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported this about the restoration of the sign, which sits along the highway near Grand Boulevard: … Continue reading Huge neon Budweiser sign in St. Louis is relighted
Groundbreaking held for improvements to Old Chain of Rocks Bridge on the Missouri side
The Great Rivers Greenway on Saturday held a groundbreaking ceremony for long-awaited improvements, including security additions, to the Missouri side of the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge in St. Louis. Construction actually will begin early next year, with completion slated for early 2024. An artist's rendering of the Missouri side of the bridge can be … Continue reading Groundbreaking held for improvements to Old Chain of Rocks Bridge on the Missouri side
Groundbreaking set for Oct. 29 for improvements to Old Chain of Rocks Bridge site
The Great Rivers Greenway will hold a groundbreaking celebration at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge in St. Louis from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 29 for improvements to the west side of the site. The Route 66 Association of Missouri several days ago emailed its members, informing them about the event at 10840 … Continue reading Groundbreaking set for Oct. 29 for improvements to Old Chain of Rocks Bridge site
Blueberry Hill in St. Louis marks its 50th anniversary today
The landmark Blueberry Hill restaurant, bar and music venue in suburban St. Louis is marking its 50th year in business today. Blueberry Hill isn't on Route 66, but it's such a touchstone, quite a few Route 66 travelers make a side trip to it. It's only a mile from the admittedly more obscure Forest Park … Continue reading Blueberry Hill in St. Louis marks its 50th anniversary today
Alderman says Ted Drewes Frozen Custard site to get crosswalk, barriers after 2 pedestrian deaths
A St. Louis city alderman said Chippewa Street in front of Ted Drewes Frozen Custard will undergo safety changes after two pedestrians died in accidents in three months this summer. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch had some of the details: Alderman Tom Oldenburg said police are increasing traffic enforcement to try and slow cars down in … Continue reading Alderman says Ted Drewes Frozen Custard site to get crosswalk, barriers after 2 pedestrian deaths
Second pedestrian in three months dies in front of Ted Drewes, prompting calls for more patrols
A second pedestrian in three months has died while crossing the street in front of Ted Drewes Frozen Custard's flagship stand in south St. Louis, prompting calls for more police to patrol that area and other action. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Matthew Nikolai, 17, a senior at Christian Brothers College High School, was … Continue reading Second pedestrian in three months dies in front of Ted Drewes, prompting calls for more patrols
Route 66-related stop included in “The Price Is Right’s” 50-anniversary tour
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, "The Price Is Right" television game show is embarking on a nationwide tour that includes at least one Route 66-related stop. "The Price Is Right" tour begins Friday with current host Drew Carey at the Santa Monica Pier -- the traditional western endpoint for many Route 66 travelers -- during … Continue reading Route 66-related stop included in “The Price Is Right’s” 50-anniversary tour
BBC Travel features Bosnian community in Bevo Mill area of St. Louis
If you want a short but interesting side trip in St. Louis, you ought to consider the Bevo Mill area just off the Gravois Avenue alignment of Route 66. BBC Travel took a closer look at that area and its burgeoning Bosnian immigrant community. An estimated 70,000 Bosnian war refugees landed in that one-moribund area … Continue reading BBC Travel features Bosnian community in Bevo Mill area of St. Louis