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The US Route 66-Sixth Street Historic District is a historic district in Amarillo, Texas. [2] The district is centered around the main section of the historic Route 66 in the San Jacinto Heights district of the city, which includes the Amarillo Natatorium. [3] The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 23, 1994 ...
The Texas Route 66 Visitors Center hosted live music, food and festivities as part of the Route 66 festival in Amarillo in this 2023 file photo. Friday, June 14 May's Days on the Square: 10 a.m.-5 ...
The landmarks on U.S. Route 66 include roadside attractions, notable establishments, and buildings of historical significance along U.S. Route 66 (US 66, Route 66).. The increase of tourist traffic to California in the 1950s prompted the creation of motels and roadside attractions [1] as an attempt of businesses along the route to get the attention of motorists passing by. [2]
A city route (which had been an original alignment of US 66 through central and west Amarillo) followed Fillmore south into the downtown area and turned on West 6th through the San Jacinto Heights district (now now home to many antique shops, restaurants and other businesses), passing the Amarillo Country Club and veering onto West 9th Street ...
The finale is presented by Amarillo National Bank and runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 15 in Amarillo's Route 66 Historic District, featuring its eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, and bars ...
Route 66 Festival all-day finale celebration. The Second Annual Texas Route 66 Festival finale presented by Amarillo National Bank runs 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday in Amarillo's Route 66 Historic ...
The Big Texan Steak Ranch is a large steakhouse restaurant and motel located in Amarillo, Texas. It is a roadside attraction known for competitive eating. The restaurant opened in 1960 and was originally located on Route 66. It relocated to its present location on an Interstate 40 frontage road in 1970. The building is painted a bright yellow ...
Route distance: 400 miles. Suggested length of time: 2 to 3 days “The Land of Enchantment is just that for Route 66 travelers, offering almost 400 miles of history to explore,” says Busby.