Supplimental Giant Alert! IL page-26 on Jun 14, 2013 at 8:21:22 pm [Print]

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I need to mention the fiberglass "muffler man" style giant at Pink Elephant Antiques in Livingston. This was a later alignment of 66, so he counts as a brother to the 3 other Illinois giants! This huge antique emporium is fantastic.

IL page 5 on May 26, 2013 at 7:54:02 pm [Print]

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OPTION: The map and text for the option refer to W Lawndale Ave. This is WEST of Harlem Ave/IL Hwy 43. Do NOT confuse this with S Lawndale Ave, which is 5 miles EAST of Harlem/IL 43 (closer to Chicago).

You only need be concerned with W Lawndale Ave IF you take the option.

Vinita, OK on May 26, 2013 at 7:44:07 pm [Print]

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, some visitors reported to me today that their room at the Relax Inn was infested with bedbugs, and that the management did not provide proper assistance. Even the best places can get bedbugs...but I would suggest to all motel owners that they do everything they can to make their guests happy if this happens (or for any other problem).

Big cities on May 08, 2013 at 6:28:08 pm [Print]

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Just a reminder to be careful where you park in the bigger cities, and keep an eye on your car and belongings. Some recent visitors reported that they possibly averted a car-break in downtown Joliet, for example. They parked and began walking towards the majestic Rialto Theatre. It was a Sunday, so most businesses were closed, and downtown was empty...except for one suspicious individual with a cut down hockey stick (who suddenly pretended it was a cane when spotted). The tourists saw him head back towards their parked car, so they turned back. When he spotted them he quickly disappeared in an alley!

Not casting any disparagement on Joliet (a city I really enjoy)...this is an issue in all cities...so just be careful, OK?

And IF you see someone with a hockey mask and chainsaw..run! oh wait...that was a movie I saw......

Misc updates on Mar 19, 2013 at 9:22:34 pm [Print]

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4 Women on the Route in Galena KS is now called "Cars on the Route"

Shea's Historic Route 66 Museum in Springfield, Illinois: Mr Shea passed away on Dec 14 2013.

Route 66 News on Feb 25, 2013 at 3:51:24 pm [Print]

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An excellent website for keeping abreast with happenings and changes along the Mother Road is Ron Warnick's site; http://route66news.com

This website is one of my valued sources for update info, along with the route 66 egroup at yahoo, my own research trips, and reports from EZ guide users.

MO page-1 on Sep 05, 2012 at 7:06:52 pm [Print]

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The car game has changed a bit due to the adoption of the blue and white "Historic 66 Byway" signs, instead of the former brown and white signs!

OK page-18 on Aug 31, 2012 at 2:23:11 am [Print]

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Eastbound aproaching Wellston and 66B from Luther:

You can NO longer "veer left" to join eastbound 66B at the Y JCT with OK 66. Instead, continue about 4 tenths of a mile, turn LEFT at the HWY 102 JCT, then next RIGHT onto Hwy 66B into Wellston as before.

WB directions are NOT affected

MO-page-9 on Aug 25, 2012 at 5:50:41 pm [Print]

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ADVISORY: Be sure to admire the Indian stuff (located just east of EXIT 242 on the north outer road) from your car as you drive right on past.

IL page-25 thru MO page-3 on Aug 25, 2012 at 5:46:14 pm [Print]

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I will be changing the EZ tour route in the upcoming 3rd edition, from the Illinois side of the Chain of Rocks Bridge to Downtown St Louis. This will involve following IL Hwy 3 south from I-270 EXIT 3. (note..this is a substitute road and not 66) The tour route will cross the McKinley Bridge (the 1926 era crossing of Rte 66) and there join I-70 to St Louis (another substitute road). This way is easier and usually quicker..although at times of heavy traffic, the 2 lane bridge may get tied up a bit by stoplights at I-70 and at IL 3. After talking with EZ guide users, it seemed that an EZ-er way from Mitchell to St Louis would be welcomed.

WB: From the JCT of Chain of Rocks Rd south of EXIT 3, join Hwy-3 SOUTH towards ST Louis. Take HWY 3 for @ 7.3 mi, then stay AHEAD (AVOID the Hwy 3 turn at the Broadway light) to follow the divided 4 lane as it curves up to enter MISSOURI via McKinley Bridge. Follow the signs “To East I-70,” cross I-70, then quick LEFT onto 11th, then join East I-70 south to downtown ST LOUIS.


EB: Follow I-70 north from downtown ST LOUIS. Take EXIT 248A, cross Salisbury, then quick-turn RIGHT on McKinley Bridge, across the river into ILLINOIS. Curve down, then, at the upcoming Broadway St light, stay AHEAD onto Hwy 3 (NO turn). Go @ 7.3 mi, to Chain of Rocks Rd. Turn RIGHT and resume following the tour.