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With its 100th birthday on the horizon, Route 66 will soon be in the spotlight again. Now, a new book chronicling the history ...
This is Cadillac Ranch, Amarillo’s monument to American automotive excess and possibly the only place in Texas where spray painting someone else’s property isn’t just legal—it’s encouraged.
Welcome to Cadillac Ranch, the gloriously bizarre roadside attraction just west of Amarillo that proves everything really is bigger in Texas – including automotive art installations. In a state known ...
6th Street is also the hub for the Route 66 Festival held annually in Amarillo. The giant finale is a party that brings ...
Five cities will join Springfield, Missouri, next spring in launching the Route 66 Centennial with simultaneous celebrations ...
Find out the best stops along Route 66 on a Chicago to Los Angeles (or Los Angeles to Chicago) driving trip across the USA.
The journey from Boston to Los Angeles takes travellers through iconic cities and crosses through 17 states and amazing ...
Route 66 tourists visit the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, on June 13, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune) AMARILLO, Texas — Two other men had come before him that Thursday night in June.
AMARILLO, Texas — Two other men had come before him that Thursday night in June. Both failed. But 37-year-old Clint Gee of Lawton, Oklahoma, was confident heading into The Big Texan Steak Ranch ...
From mom-and-pop diners to historic soda fountains ... This regional specialty is made of Texas toast, meat, fries and cheese sauce that will keep you full for miles. One of the oldest restaurants on ...
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Here is a list of historic hotels and motels along Route 66 that are still operational, including their current website addresses and phone numbers: 1.
The 10-day Texas Route 66 Festival will begin on June 5 and run through June 14. Some events include regular local summer staples like Center City’s High Noon on the Square and June Jazz at Amarillo ...