Big texan on Sep 24, 2016 at 4:26:42 pm [Print]

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My big oil painting of the Big texan now hangs upstairs in the restaurant.

Dining and lodging Guide on Sep 20, 2016 at 10:16:00 pm [Print]

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I don't write the federation's NOW OUT OF PRINT Dining and Lodging Guide. Its a good book, but there's apparently a mistake I don't want blamed on me!

The Instant Karma cafe is in Joplin, NOT Galena.

Motels on Sep 20, 2016 at 10:14:43 pm [Print]

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Got a report that a room at the Route 66 Motel near Afton (OK page-5) had bugs. I'd check the room first.
UPDATE: Just had a group of Canadians who said their rooms at the 66 Motel were OK. Just needed maintenance. They said there were dead flies on window sill.
UPDATE TOO: Just had a GREAT report from visitors who stayed at the Route 66 Motel.They stayed in the "movie Room" and said it had new carpet and decor, and they were pleased. So it appears that some of their rooms are being rennovated.
UPDATE SUMMER 2020: SADLY, I got a bad report about this motel again...with photos. i can't currently recommend it.

reviews on Aug 16, 2016 at 6:45:28 pm [Print]

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Please feel free to let me know your experiences at motels along 66...good and bad. sometimes things change.

Phone on May 29, 2016 at 6:11:46 pm [Print]

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My phone is 4 OH 5 240 7659.

OK page-7 on May 10, 2016 at 4:38:04 pm [Print]

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You can now walk UNDERNEATH Route 66 through the recently restored pedestrian underpass in Chelsea, OK!

Back in the heyday of 66, there was so much traffic that this tunnel (like those in Odell, Illinois, Sayre OK, etc) were built to help pedestrians. But you can use this example once again.

Just turn at the stoplight (left turn if headed towards California) and park on the street or at the neighboring businesses.

The entrance is on the side of the road near Chelsea Pharmacy.

Inside the well lighted tunnel are murals of the town and area, and a wall for tourists to sign.

Unfortunately, idiots have already vandalized the signature wall, but fresh paint and a stepped up police presence and cameras should help.

TX page-12 on Apr 20, 2016 at 4:02:08 pm [Print]

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BTW...I am reliably informed that I misspelled Bob "Croc" LILE's name again!

At least i got it right on his gallery name: Lile Art Gallery!

Great place to stop and buy art...but buy art at MY gallery first, willya? LOL

Gay parita MO page 23 on Apr 14, 2016 at 10:23:22 pm [Print]

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Good news! After the passing of Gary Turner last year, his famous Gay Parita Sinclair Station has sat vacant. But now his daughter Barb has moved there, and is reopening Gary's legacy to visitors!

I talked with her on the phone today, and even though they are still busy unpacking and reorganizing, she has been opening the gate for visitors.

UPDATE: They are up and running and a great place to stop and visit!

Gary built a unique stop alongside 66, and it looks like his vision will keep going.

RV ALERT: LOW CLEARANCE ISSUES on Jan 14, 2016 at 6:03:39 pm [Print]

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This entry only applies to tall vehicles (RVs and Trucks)

A reader asked me about clearance issue with his 14 FOOT TALL trailer.

Since I have been gathering more data on RV issues, I decided now was the time to investigate.

Here are the results of a quick check of suspected clearance issues.

NOTE: One would assume that most interstate hwy era structures are OK. But some underpasses that carry the road under the interstate may be under 14 foot clearance (as in Lupton, AZ)! I cannot check every underpass.

This is just a partial list of possible issues. You may encounter low clearance at other places. USE THIS INFO AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Il page-3: There appears to be no clearance markings on the elevated tracks that cross Adams and Jackson. They look pretty low. It would not be advisable to tow a long trailer or drive a big RV thru downtown anyway.

IL page-5: There are many railroad underpasses on Ogden Ave. Many are unmarked. The ones at Ogden and Campbell are about 13"0' to 13'6".

IL page-6 North of Joliet: Hwy 53/Broadway: Railroad underpass 13'7" WB, 13' 6" EB. Use I-55 to US 80 (see map)

IL page-14: Bloomington IL...There is no clearance sign on a railroad underpass north of downtown.

IL page-19: Springfield Illinois...On the BL 55 (5th and 6th street one way couplet) south side of town: RR underpass: 5th St (WB traffic) 14'0"...6th St (EB traffic) 13'7" clearance.

The RR underpass on BL 55 (N 9th) on the north side of Springfield is currently unmarked, but looks short.

IL page 24: RR underpass south of Mt Olive is 13'7". Join I-55 at EXIT 44 to EXIT 41

MO page 15 The Devils Elbow bridge is 13' 8". If overheight, stay on 4 lane 66 thru here.

MO page-23: The bridge at Spencer is not marked as to height. Stay on MO 96 if in doubt.

OK page-22: Lake Overholser Bridge is 12'4" clearance and 10 tons limit. Stay on OK 66 to Yukon if over.

NM page-12: Albuquerque. The railroad underpass east side of downtown is only 13'11".

NM page 17: The RV Alert tunnel has only a 13'6" clearance. Stay on I-40 from exit 96 to Exit 89.

NM page 22:, the clearance for the RV alert is 13' 6".

NM page 28: Algodones NM (the pre 1937 route between Santa Fe and Albuquerque): RR underpass... 13 feet, one inch. Stay on I-25 in this section.

AZ page-3: the clearance for the underpass at exit 359 is under 14 foot. You'll have to join I-40 to continue west if overheight.

AZ page-13: Flagstaff. The railroad underpass west of downtown is 13"9"

CA page-21 Arcadia: the Railroad overpass on Colorado west of Santa Anita Ave is not marked.

I will add further low clearance issues to these updates as I become aware of them. Please remember that the EZ 66 Guide was created primarily with regular motor vehicles in mind, and that NOT EVERY LARGE RV RELATED ISSUE IS CURRENTLY COVERED! And check earlier update entries for more RV ALERTS.

Tucumcari on Dec 22, 2015 at 11:12:06 pm [Print]

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I recently got to stay in the Roadrunner Lodge, and the room justified the good reports I had been getting. I am happy I put it in the 4th edition. Everything is clean and bright and comfortable, with big rooms and many neat touches. 1023 E Route 66 Blvd, Tucumcari NM 575 282 7866 www.RoadrunnerLodge.com

Of course, I also managed to stay once again at the historic Blue Swallow Motel, which is still going strong.

We ate at Kix on 66 and also Del's...both were excellent.