MO page 3 Across the McKinley bridge on Sep 17, 2013 at 4:58:55 pm [Print]

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To clarify the WB directions a bit (since I have more room here)for transitioning from the McKinley Bridge onto I-70: Just after you cross the McKinley Bridge, you will then cross I-70...be prepared to turn left IMMEDIATELY onto 11th St at the stoplight, following the signs "To east I-70" and then join the freeway.

Route 66 Drive In Carthage, MO on Aug 26, 2013 at 10:28:41 pm [Print]

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I have gotten many reports that the owner does not like people driving or walking onto his driveways (and lawn!)to take photos during off business hours. This is due to some bad behavior in the past. He does have some "no trespassing" signs up...but people often miss (or ignore) them.

Do everyone a favor..if you are not there to see a movie, just do your photography from the side of the road...but NOT on his property. Do NOT go past the red cones!

And PLEASE...don't drive on his lawn!!

Carthage MO Motels on Aug 19, 2013 at 2:26:11 pm [Print]

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Carthage Missouri's beloved Boots Motel is currently being wonderfully restored, and I am proud to feature it in the EZ Guide.

Another great lodging choice is the Best Budget Inn, located just east of Carthage at 13008 E Hwy 96 (Old Route 66). The 1955 era Motel (formerly the Lake Shore Motel) is clean, quiet and inexpensive, with friendly management and a great view of Lake Kellog.417 358 6911 www.bestbudgetinn.homestead.com

Carthage is a very historic area,with TWO classic motels to choose from.

Joplin MO eats on Aug 09, 2013 at 7:17:45 pm [Print]

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I had a great time at the Route 66 festival in Joplin and Galena last weekend. Someone asked me, however, to recommend a good restaurant...so here's one I tried out...http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/181/1688072/restaurant/Mohaska-Farmhouse-Joplin

The Mohaska Farmhouse is located about 13 blocks south of 66 on Main Street...but is worth the detour to 1821 S Main St. I ate there and loved the food.

Friends also ate at Wilders Restaurant, with its GREAT neon sign, located at 1216 S Main St (good food, dim lighting and reservations recommended).

And our yahoo Route 66 egroup breakfast was at Granny Shaffer's at 2728 N Range Line Rd...delicious breakfast, so I bet the rest of their offerings are great.

Chain of Rocks Bridge ALERT on Jul 26, 2013 at 8:42:10 pm [Print]

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Sigh...just got a report from a Route 66 friend. He saw a car with a broken side glass (and out of state plates) on the ILLINOIS side of the Chain of Rocks bridge. I had to take the MO side out of the guide due to car break-ins...now it looks like you should exercise CAUTION when parking on the Illinois side too. I will keep an ear out for more reports on future problems here...but I cannot whole heartedly recommend parking and walking the bridge at this point.

UPDATE 9-22-14. I haven't had any more reports of problems on the Illinois side, except for one person who saw some people parked there on a weekend evening and got bad vibes. She did the right thing and left. I think I wouldn't go here on a weekend late int he evening...people may be hanging out.

Tucumcari NM on Jul 20, 2013 at 2:14:53 am [Print]

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If you want to experience a genuine western ranch supply store and eat some great BBQ then detour just a few blocks north of 66 to 502 S Lake St and visit TUCUMCARI RANCH SUPPLY. (They also have a great mural on 66). Even if you don't have a ranch! They have great Rte 66 and Western gifts, plus baked goods for breakfast. Friendly folk! In association is Watson's BBQ...GREAT food in a cool, vintage atmosphere. The eatery is usually only open on Saturdays ...call ahead for hours!



http://tucranchsupply.com/watsons-bbq.html


(575) 461-9620.

CA page-18 on Jul 12, 2013 at 3:47:21 pm [Print]

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The annual Route 66 Rendezvous is moving to another city.

Chain of Rocks Bridge safety reminder on Jun 18, 2013 at 4:03:18 pm [Print]

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Just a reminder to an earlier update about the MO side of the chain of Rocks bridge. DON"T park on the MO side! Your car may get broken into.

The Illinois side is usually safer. Its at the end of a couple mile dead end section, with only one way in or out...this deprives the crooks of a quick getaway. Still, please be careful even here. Trust your gut feeling.(and be careful in the whole area on both side of the river in St Louis and surrounding cities).

Had some visitors first week of May 2013 who also had their car broken into on the MO side. DO NOT PARK THERE!

OK page-25 on Jun 15, 2013 at 3:08:42 am [Print]

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Awww, they put a different type of jet fighter at the entrance to the Stafford Museum! I'll have to get the scavenger hunt answer changed on the Federation website!

IL-page-19 on Jun 14, 2013 at 8:25:59 pm [Print]

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I finally stayed at the Route 66 Hotel on 6th Street in Springfield. They have great roadside Americana decor in the lobby and public areas. They even carry this guide. I just wish it was a totally NON smoking establishment. I had to walk a long smoke-smelling hallway to my room, the first of which, supposedly a "non-smoking" room, was too smoky to tolerate. The clerk kindly allowed me to switch rooms. The second room was still smelly, but "just" tolerable.

Its a good place to stay if you don't mind the smell of smoke.

2015 UPDATE: A few folks have reported no smoky smell recently. good!
2019 UPDATE: I got more bad reports. Bad communications from manager to unhappy guests. More smoke.