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Get your kicks on Route 66! As you plan to make your way through at least Springfield’s part of the historic route on this 100th anniversary year, check out all the stories and events we have here, and are constantly adding. Plus, read more about the national landmark highway! Thank you to our sponsors for making this page possible: Wellman’s Lawn Care and Recon Techs!
A state grant helped provide some sprucing up and a wayside information board for current curator Randy Pickett, who bought Shea’s Gas Station Museum in 2017.
“Route 66 Runs Right through It All.”
Balloons Over 66 announced Tuesday it would discontinue the portion due to a lack of “consistent support” and “financial backing” needed to fly the balloons.
Tourism Chief, Scott Dahl, guest runner for the 5k, Dean Karnazes, and a part of the festivities, Alex Klymco all “ran” to the WTAX Morning Newswatch to tell Will Stevenson all about the fun!
One of Springfield’s signature summer programs is back for its 17th year, bringing the city’s rich history to life through interactive tours, performances and educational experiences.
Follow these road trip maintenance checks to ensure that a vehicle is road-ready.
Museum officials said the collection includes a variety of Route 66 memorabilia, such as vintage souvenirs, neon signs, fiberglass advertising figures and Burma-Shave signs.
“The original way — mustard, chopped onion, chopped pickles, scoop of ground beef … 1-2-3-4 this is what the Maid-Rite is. You made that in all of 15 seconds — I do 15 in a minute,” said Owner Sam Quasi.
“We Built This City” for a Route 66 celebration.