City of Lincoln officials are putting a focus on the 100th Anniversary of Route  66 when it comes to tourism. 

Lincoln Mayor Tracy Welch explains that early plans for the City's newly instated Tourism Department consist of a new Route 66 Train exhibit and a celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the historic highway next year. 

The City is making a big push to grow its tourism efforts, and Mayor Welch says they have been working tirelessly to stay on track for the goal of opening the new exhibit this spring. He feels that Tourism Director Scott McCoy has a great vision.

Mayor Welch indicates that the City is working to rebuild its Historic Preservation Commission as well, which will work closely with the Tourism Department in its effort to create the exhibit and connect it to Lincoln's local history. 

The City of Lincoln took over its tourism from the Logan County Tourism Department just a few months ago, with the goal of putting a higher focus on Route 66 and its connection to the City.