Steve Doocy is visiting Kansas during his Route 66 centennial tour this week
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Steve Doocy, host of “Fox & Friends”, continued his Route 66 road trip on Wednesday, stopping in Kansas to celebrate the upcoming 100th anniversary of the historic highway.
The trip is part of a three-day trip along the iconic road, often referred to as the “Mother Road” from Chicago to Santa Monica, California.
Doocy kicked off the tour Tuesday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he visited local businesses and spoke with artists about the city’s deep ties to Route 66.
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On Wednesday, he heads to Baxter Springs, Kansas, live streaming at the grill and pub, Bricks and Brews.
“Kansas is a very short state. It’s only 13 miles of Route 66,” Doocy said during the segment. “The good thing is that everybody in this town grew up on Route 66, so this is a really big deal.”
The legendary Route 66 is approaching its 100th anniversary this year. (Stock)
Residents quickly gathered to meet him, many sharing their connection to the historic road.
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“How many people grew up on Route 66?” Doocy asked the crowd. “Everybody did it.”
Doocy later continued the morning from the Baxter Springs Visitor Center, where local officials and residents gathered to celebrate the milestone.
The state of Kansas has the shortest Route 66, covering just 13 miles. (Stock)
“It may be a short cut on Route 66 in Kansas, but it’s special to me because I’m from Kansas,” Doocy said.
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Speaking to Mayor Kelly Abbott, Doocy emphasized how deep the historic street is in everyday life in the city.
“Everything we do is on Route 66, whether it’s going to school or work or a high school football game,” Abbott said.
Doocy noted that before the interstate system, the highway served as the main route connecting travelers across the country.
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“This was America’s highway,” he said.
The section also held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new park designed to welcome travelers passing through the area.
Fox News’ Steve Doocy speaks with Mayor Abbott, pictured left, in Baxter Springs, Kansas. (Fox & Friends)
“It gives us an opportunity for people to travel on Route 66, explore our history, and find a place to rest,” said one official.
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Doocy also spoke to guests about America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, asking what the milestone means to them.
“I’m proud to be an American,” said one attendee.
Others expressed similar sentiments, pointing to freedom and veteran appreciation as reasons to value the country.
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Doocy’s tour will end in Springfield, Missouri, where the official start of the Route 66 centennial celebration will be held.
