The four steps that we outline below combined with our route 66 route planner tool will help you design the perfect route 66 road trip. It is a mustsee trip for americans and nonamericans. Our route 66 planning guide will help you plan your american road trip adventure including, when to go, how many days you need, how to rent a car, what to see, where to stay, etc. If youre riding route 66, do yourself a favor, purchase this book a few months before you go. A classic usa road trip itinerary 1 week on route 66 day 1. Me and my fiance want to spend a month doing route 66 for our honeymoon. En route, dont miss wilmington s most photographed citizen, the largerthanlife green gemini giant, and atlantas bunyan giant. Historic sites, links to all the iconic vintage motels, diners and other historic sites along route 66. Now is the time to make the route 66 your summer adventure. Route 66 the mother road 15 day road trip 20202021 bon. Its a large, hardback, glossy paged, full colour celebration of route 66. Experience scotlands answer to route 66 on our scenic selfdrive tour of the north coast of scotland. Route 66 holidays route 66 tours american road trip holidays. I used the book as a guide to find diners that were still standing and searched for them when i was ready for a meal.
Ideally it should take you at least twice as long if you want to get a taste of the real route 66. Route 66 holidays get your kicks on a route 66 holiday. Arguably the most iconic of all american road trips, route 66 was established in 1926 and is one of the original us highways. Descriptions and city listings made it easy to plan. Whether you participate in one of our tours or just rent a bike from us, now is the time to make route 66 your summer adventure. A carefully designed itinerary, travelling the north coast 500 driving route covering more than 500 miles of the best coastal scenery the north highlands has to offer, but within a leisurely weeks holiday. Our expert consultants can arrange just about any holiday you care to think of to just about anywhere in the world. What started as a record of my personal route 66 experience has grown into an active community of route 66 veterans and newcomers alike. In this post ive listed 5 of the most often recommended guide books by travellers that have experience of driving the greatest american road trip route 66. Twentyone miles west, in mclean, is the devils rope and route 66 museum, which reopens for the season on march 1, as well as texass first phillips 66 station, built in. This website relies entirely on the experiences of its users so please feel free to recommend your own personal favourites.
A personal meeting and book signing with renowned route 66 author and historian jim hinckley. The best haunted road trip across route 66 route 66. It is popular lore in movies, songs, books like the grapes of wrath, and tv. Order our free guide to route 66 to get started planning your ultimate road trip. Embark on the quintessential great american road trip all the way from chicago to l. Your entire holiday is designed around your requirements. The historical references make eating your way across route 66 a lot of fun. Planning a route 66 road trip national park foundation. Detailed 2 week route 66 itinerary plan the ultimate route. Route 66 is gone the one we see on tv and remember from old movies or life, depending on your age. I have heard it is better to get hotels as u go on route 66 rather than do the package where it is all booked incase we want to spend extra nights in places or even miss.
Immortalized in folklore, cinema and song, route 66 has become an iconic symbol of the great american road trip. Route 66 united states 2020 all you need to know before. Get roadtrippers plus today and plan every stop on your onceinalifetime route 66. The detailed daybyday route 66 itinerary covers all the basic details mileage, general route and sightseeing highlights along the 2,400 mile route.
Starting in chicago, youll travel in a caravan of no more than 15 cars with turnbyturn directions, suggested photo stops, dozens and dozens of included activities, and a tour guide with years of route 66 experience. As you get deeper into planning your route 66 trip youll find it increasingly tempting to make the most of the opportunities for great sidetrips. Most amazing views of route 66 an aerial documentary. Jim hinckleys travel route 66 is a winner from the cover that displays route 66 icons to the handy index in the back.
Gilligans comprehensive route book book used in conjunction with our gps programme gilligans music for the mother road a cd with over 150 essential songs for your time driving 66. A route 66 road trip is a 2,400 mile driving adventure along what is probably the most famous road in the world. I bought a copy a few years back and my only two regrets were that i didnt buy it sooner and that i couldnt get a signed copy. Our stepbystep checklist will help you to outline your journey and consider everything that you should take into account when planning your trip. Start in downtown chicago, where you can still view historical buildings that were in place when route 66 was built. Dec 05, 2019 a classic usa road trip itinerary 1 week on route 66 day 1. Constructed in 1926, route 66 became known as the main street of america or the mother road, as it wound through towns, trading posts and small communities across the united states. Scroll down to learn more on how you can enjoy and experience route 66. Ultimate route 66 road trip planning guide independent. Route 66 became one of the most famous roads in the united states, outdistancing others such as the lincoln highway. I cant wait to hit the road and plan my road trip on tripadvisor. From its beginning in chicago, route 66 headed south through illinois and missouri, and a small section of southeast kansas. Join us for a expertly crafted day route 66 adventure.
Book your iconic route 66 holiday with complete north america. Route 66 holidays we are route 66 road trip specialists north america self drive, by rv, motorbike or convertible, we can find the perfect route 66 holiday for you. Route 66 was one of the united states first continuous stretches of paved highway, and served as a major path for those who migrated west. As with many roads, route 66 changed over the years, and there are a number of different versions of the road, which are referred to as alignments. Im proud to show you route 66 like it has never been seen before.
What better way to experience america than by hitting the open road and cruising along route 66. Savour and enjoy this truly authentic american experience and discover the true america. Take the holiday of a lifetime and drive the classic route 66 with bon voyage. Plan your road trip along route 66 with this tool, with your start and end. This is the beginning of a post series about route 66.
A fantastic selfdrive experience which sees you journey through the classic route 66 hotspots in america. It is a nice size for armchair reading or to toss in the car for road trips. A mustsee is the illinois route 66 hall of fame and museum in pontiac, packed full with the finest memorabilia associated with the history of route 66. See iconic america at its finest with a route 66 holiday from bon voyage. Route 66 itinerary planner, a detailed itinerary of us 66.
Enjoy challenging drives such as the hairpin bends of the. Has anyone attempted this trip without driving and if so how did you do it. A personalised road book with travel tips and day to day driving itinerary with local area information. If you want to celebrate halloween by taking an epic road trip across the u. Who can resist this iconic 2,448 mile journey through eight states and three time zones. Route 66 holidays a once in a lifetime road trip where you can drive a real piece of american history, while staying in a collection of completely unique accommodations related to route 66 lore. It connected urban and rural america from chicago to. No route 66 journey is complete without a visit to one or all of the mother roads classic museums. Detailed 2 week route 66 itinerary plan the ultimate route 66. State by state with a summary of each state on route 66. Jan 24, 2017 most amazing views of route 66 an aerial documentary. Plan a scenic drive, view maps, book hotels, attractions or restaurants and share your favorites with fellow travelers. Route 66 travelers guide and roadside companion 4th edition first.
Organized statebystate starting with illinois, it can be read straight through or you can dip in to find what are the most tempting topics to you. Feb 28, 2015 route 66 was the first highway of its kind. Follow us around while we get our kicks on old route 66. Use our free trip planner to get a personalized daybyday itinerary for your vacation.
Enjoy coffee and a big breakfast at lou mitchells, a chicago institution since 1923 and a must for route 66 travelers. Route 66 the mother road 15 day road trip 20202021. We hope that this site will help planning your next vacation or holiday, and get route 66 checked off your bucket list of destinations. Jan 21, 2020 the four steps that we outline below combined with our route 66 route planner tool will help you design the perfect route 66 road trip. Route 66 motorcycle tours route 66 motorcycle trip eaglerider. Illinois, missouri, kansas, oklahoma, texas, new mexico, arizona, and california. A guide to the history, sights, and destinations along the main street of america.
If you are renting a car, motorcycle, or rv, youll likely want to book a oneway rental unless you are able to drive it back. Begin your journey by following the traditional easttowest path of route 66 from chicago to st. We can tailor make your route 66 holiday to suit your budget and your needs and we have listed some of the must stop cities and towns below to help get you on your way. Its not a guidebook and its not a map, but the route 66 encyclopedia by jim hinckley is a phenomenal book on the subject of route 66.
Whether you participate in one of our tours or just rent a bike from us, now is the time to. Ultimate route 66 planner all your road trip questions answered. Best books for planning a route 66 trip the lost adventure. Limited time offer no local drop off fees on this holiday. Earlier editions are still being sold and are ten years or more out of date. Route 66 holidays travel with jules road trip specialists. All the information you will need on the best travel destinations, attractions, hotels, motels and restaurants on u. Youll start in chicago then travel through st louis, oklahoma city, amarillo, santa fe, albuquerque and las vegas among others, before ending your trip in santa monica the official end to route 66. Louis, missouri, cruising through endless cornfields and fl at prairies.
Take a nostalgic ride on route 66 and let the golden age of the road whisper to you through brightly colored neon signs, quaint motels, drivein movie theaters and friendly small towns in oklahoma. Hi all, my family and i are visiting the us for the first time in april or may this year and are looking to travel along the famous route 66. Detailed 2 week route 66 itinerary plan the ultimate. None of us drive but we dont want to go on an organised route 66 tour. Selfdrive route 66, chicago, illinois american sky. Route 66 holidays route 66 tours american road trip. The author, jerry mcclanahan is a noted route 66 historian and revises the book every few years, so be sure to get a current edition at fall 20, the time of this writing, its on the 3rd edition. Illinois route 66 hall of fame and museum no route 66 journey is complete without a visit to one or all of the mother roads classic museums. Check out these haunted hotels, homes, theaters, and more as you journey along americas most famous road. Traveling americas mother road a book list by anne m.
In 1926, the 2,448mile road was designed to be the first transcontinental, yearround highway. Start in chicago for 2 nights before hitting the famous route 66 on your way to st louis. He or she will keep perfecting it until youre completely happy and ready to book. If only i could have eaten at all of them along the way. Route 66 is the ultimate american road trip and weve put together a comprehensive 2 week route 66 itinerary to help drivers navigate this historic route. A guide to the history, sights, and destinations along the main street of america hinckley, jim on.
It has been remarkably updated in every way for the latest edition. But there are many places to stop and see things from the past, and experience the local flavor and vibe as you go. Book your tickets online for route 66, united states. Prebook these unmissable experiences chicago citypass inside chicago. Route 66 without carby bus road trips forum tripadvisor. That said, snyders combined guide and storybook is an absolute gem. Spanning 8 states and over 2000 miles, route 66 or the mother road as it became known during the desperation of the dust bowl era, offers a nostalgic journey through 20 th century american history and the search for a better life in the west. Its the quintessential crosscountry road trip experience. Our route 66 holidays and tours offer a unique journey of adventure, discovery and the freedom of the open road. Its a pleasure to tell you all about one of the best trips and routes weve ever done. Embark on the quintessential great american road trip all the way from chicago. Voted the uk and irelands most trusted travel brand, anything is possible with trailfinders. Because who can resist this classic 2,448 mile journey through eight states and three time zones. Our guide to the most iconic stops along route 66, the mother road.
Guide to planning a route 66 road trip independent travel cats. North coast 500 scottish route 66 book your tailormade tour. Route 66 motorcycle tours route 66 motorcycle trip. Route 66 dates back to 1926, long before the interstates were conceived and built. Route 66 travel guide and trip planner, tips for driving. Guided route 66 motorcycle tours the ultimate experience. Stand on the corner of michigan and adams, marked as the starting point of historic route 66. Jan 20, 2020 route 66 itinerary planner, a detailed itinerary of us 66. North coast 500 scottish route 66 book your tailormade. First of all, let me tell you im not a native english speaker.
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