Route 66's Red Carpet Corridor Festival-- Part 10-- Towanda

Still back on that May 1st trip, and I haven't even got to the second day.

Next stop was little Towanda, just to the north of the Bloomington-Normal area. This little town embraces its Route 66 heritage to a major degree, very unlike the two towns to their south.

Just the trail created on the southbound lanes of Route 66 puts it way ahead of B-N.

We passed by the Kicks Bar and Grill which is housed in an old gas station. I sure wish they hadn't taken down the old roof over the gas pumps, but this is now a great place to have a drink or take care of your hunger.

We drove to the park and, as usual, caught the very last song of a band playing at the gazebo. For some reason, Liz and I always walk into a place right when the band is getting ready for a break.

There were lots of vendors and booths selling stuff. We missed the town's booth and went to a couple places asking where we could get the puzzle piece. Those people had no idea what we were talking about.

We finally found the booth and got our piece. At this time, we were definitely planning on going to the six northern towns to finish our puzzle. We were growing fanatical.

Last Towanda stop was at Schenk's Garage where we talked with Dawn Schenk. She told us they were having a party and a band the next day and invited us. Definitely something to think about.

We always stop by Schenk's "Best Damn Garage on Route 66" when in town. Lots of Route 66 stuff on the outside of it and in the yard, but even better is the inside with more Route 66 stuff on the walls than should be allowed, a real 66 Nirvana. Both Mark and Dawn couldn't be any friendlier.

Time to Go to B-N. --RoadDog