Jim Hinckley Presents “100 things to do on Route 66 Before You Die” at Lions Center East, Sat. Oct 6

 Popular in song and lore,  Route 66 is, perhaps, more popular today than at any time in its history.  In fact, GOOGLE addresses on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles are now referred to as “Classic Route 66.

If you motor west (or east) on this storied old Route 66 highway, there isn’t enough time to see it all. I’ve made the trip cross country six times (twice on highway 80) and saw very little and it still was exciting.

So to  sample all the delightful restaurants, to explore all the quirky museums, to take in all the wonderful photo ops, or enjoy a restful night under the neon at all the time capsule motels on just one trip.  Dedicated historian and author,  Jim Hinckley has done the research to make the most of your odyssey along iconic Route 66 and let 100 Things to Do on Route 66 Before You Die.

Meet  Jim Hinckley will hold a presentation and book signing for his travel book 100 Things to Do on Route 66 Before You Die at the Route 66 Inland Empire California Association breakfast. This event is set for Saturday, October 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Lions Center East, 9191 Base Line Rd., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. This event is open to the public with RSVP to Irene Gonzalez at icg1016@gmail.com.

 

Interesting ethnic facts include:  Seligman, Arizona is home to an authentic German restaurant and traditional Octoberfest event.  The largest Czech cultural heritage event in the world outside of the Czech Republic takes place in Oklahoma.    The Ariston Café in Litchfield, Illinois has operated as a one family owned restaurant since 1924.

Interesting Facts:  Route 66 is a living, breathing time capsule suspended in the era of “I Like Ike” buttons and tail fins. It is the crossroads of the past and future  It is America’s longest attraction and the most famous highway in the world. It is the Main Street of America, iconic Route 66, the highway of dreams.

Officially, Route 66, the most famous highway in the world, does not exist. On October 13, 1984, Williams, Arizona became the last Route 66 community bypassed by the interstate highway. Decertification of the U.S. 66 occurred shortly afterwards.

There are active Route 66 associations that provide travel planning assistance, take annual tours, or that host events such as the first European Route 66 Festival in Oftrdingen Germany, in several European countries. There are also associations in Brazil, Japan, and Australia

About the Author

Jim Hinckley is an internationally acclaimed author, lecturer, historian, tour guide, and tour development consultant with three primary areas of expertise; Route 66, the American southwest, and the American automobile industry between 1885 and 1980. His portfolio of published work includes fifteen books, and more than five hundred feature articles for a wide array of publications including True West, Old Cars Weekly, Hemmings Classic Car, Route 66, Antique Power, and Cars & Parts magazine. His blog, Jim Hinckley’s America – Route 66 Chronicles, as well as Jim Hinckley’s America podcast, YouTube channel, and Facebook live program has developed a loyal international following.