Take A Sneak Peak At The Movies Coming Out This Week (8/12) âLook for the helpersâ â Celebrities helping out amid Texas storm How was your trip along Route 66, any highlights or things that really stood out? You can do it by car or you can also take a train ride if you only want to go for the day. As a boy, during the 1960’s, I recall the cafe owner telling us a story about their structure and where the materials came from. However, we do get asked for this quite often so are looking into some solutions but unfortunately we will not likely have something available before your trip. Some of the smaller diners, restaurants, and attractions are cash-only or only accept credit cards when paying for something over a certain amount (e.g., $20). Sounds like a great trip and the two are easy to connect. – A well-reviewed chain hotel with a free continental breakfast and Route 66 theme. Already one week into our Route 66 itinerary! Sadly we only have one week to do the traveling, do you have a modified itinerary? Really makes you feel you have stepped back in time with all the Neon signs and shops like it was back in the days gone by. Today you explore more of Arizona. Be sure to try the green and red chile – they love to smother it on just about anything in New Mexico! Your e-mail will not be published or used for any other reason other than those outlined above. If you are looking for a lower budget option I’d check, Route 66 Itinerary Day 3: Sullivan, MO to Carthage, MO, This morning we recommend visiting Meramec Caverns in, The water tower with “Bourbon” written on it in, If you want to see more caves (Missouri is known as the “Cave State” and has over 6,000 of them! Route 66 has it all – the sea, Forest, Mountains and great view. For rejoining the route, I’d recommend rejoining Route 66 from Flagstaff if you are just visiting Monument Valley. Be sure to check to see if there are any extra add-on fees for one-way rentals before you book. If you are looking for a nice walk each morning, you might want to plan your lodging to be in a town/city that offers some nice parks or nature reserves nearby. If you are traveling in summer, we’d definitely recommend making sure you get a room with air-conditioning as temperatures can be sweltering in the desert heat. One sight I would recommend if you like cars is BILL’S BACKYARD CLASSICS in Amarillo, Texas. Both have their appeal and you can check the Attractions section to help you decide. The Grand Canyon is a great detour and in the post we give you the 2 cities in Arizona which are best to detour from Route 66 from (Flagstaff or Williams) and you can decide which best fits your itinerary. Very good prices. Fort Scott is NOT on or near Route 66. We are going to make our way into Chicago and then follow the mother road to the Grand Canyon, stay for a few days and then continue on to the end of the route. Today you explore more of Missouri, and might want to start the day exploring one of Route 66’s most popular attractions Meramec Caverns. But we hope this will be helpful to you as you plan your Route 66 adventure and take your trip!! Hope that helps, and feel free to let us know if you have any further questions as you plan your summer Route 66 road trip. This was a very popular Route 66 overnight stop and is still a great place to stop and sleep. If you want to also want to do the tour of Sun Studio in Memphis, there is a free shuttle bus operated by Sun Studio (for those doing the studio tour) that has stops at Graceland, Sun Studio, and the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. General post-1937 Route: Tucumcari –> Montoya –> Santa Rosa –> Clines Corner –> Moriarty –> Albuquerque, Alternative pre-1937 Santa Fe Route to Santa Fe: Tucumcari –> Montoya –> Santa Rosa –> Glorieta –> Romeroville –> Santa Fe, Alternative pre-1937 Santa Fe Route to Albuquerque: Tucumcari –> Montoya –> Santa Rosa –> Glorieta –> Romeroville –> Santa Fe –> Bernalillo –> Albuquerque. Hubby and I are travelling to USA on 21st July. Ethnic food options can also be limited outside of the larger cities. Hi Katrin, Well, hopefully you have another chance to drive Route 66 and can use the itinerary next time!! We are leaving from Chicago on a Thursday so we are planning on doing a couple of long days on the road in order to make it to GC on Friday or Saturday at the latest . Your blog is provided a lot of info we need. By chance I saw you photo of Garyâs Gay Partita on Pinterest and thatâs it! We are missing out some sections including Amarillo and Oklahoma City (regretfully) so that we can include detours to The Grand Canyon and the Meteor Crater at Winslow. Putting those together can help you determine how long it will take you and allow you to pinpoint which towns or cities would be good places to overnight along the route. Almost all gas stations have an indoor gas attendant, but few are attended 24/7. There is no way you can visit all the listed attractions or eat in all the restaurants in one road trip so choose the ones of interest. Think we might even try to sneak a day at Disneyland in for the kids (sshh, that is going to be a secret). The motel is adjacent to the popular Pow Wow Restaurant & Lizard Lounge. Many of these suggestions are taken from recommendations we got from using the Route 66 Dining & Lodging Guide compiled by the National Historic Route 66 Federation which is sadly no longer being published. Some of those motels, as you probably know, are historic ones we really love to recommend (e.g., Boots, Rail Haven, Wagon Wheel, Blue Swallow, El Racho, etc.) that have offices in both Chicago and Los Angeles and allow one-way rentals so check around and compare prices. We often start with a comparison on Priceline for rental cars to start. Yes, Jerry (EZ66 Guide writer) gives you the directions for both routes separately and continues both down to Staunton as they originally ran. If you are wanting to overnight outside of Tulsa, you might try staying in, You can find Superman memorabilia (and ice cream!) I love paper and writing in the margins too so I understand! Best, Jessica. Today you begin your exploration of California and your drive takes you through the hottest and most desolate landscape along Route 66 through the Mojave Desert. Hi Ricardo, Laurence has visited Costa Rica but I have never been there, so hopefully I will get to visit some day! In this section we’ll recommend places you might stop for breakfast, lunch, snacks, or dinner on that day’s route. So glad to hear that you had such a nice trip on Route 66 and that our tips and Route 66 itinerary was helpful! If you decide to plan a Route 66 trip on your own and rent a bike, you might want to check out this book. I’d allocate a full day here if also want to see the studio and sites in Memphis. – If you looking for a nice romantic B&B in Carthage, this is our choice. ), so woo-hoo you are halfway done and making good time. Whichever route you choose, both of these main cities are filled with worthwhile attractions. I’d check out a room first before deciding. You can then add any notes from this article that you wish to add into those books. We loved all your suggestions and found this so very helpful in planning our itinerary in advance and while on the road. Yes, I think if you have more limited time, there will also be some things you will need to leave out. statue (winner of the 1928 International Trans-Continental Footrace) and the. Yes, it is your vacation and if you really want to see Monument Valley, I’d go for it. There are also opportunities to go hiking, canoeing, or bowling, do some wine tasting, visit museums, explore laid-back small towns, eat at some classic Route 66 eateries, and stay at some Route 66 era vintage motels. Hope that helps, and wishing you a wonderful trip! So that would not work for you. Uno de mis grandes sueños es poder viajar a los Estados Unidos y recorrer la Ruta 66, eh revisado muchos sitios webs buscando información sobre este viaje y ninguno estaba tan bien como el de ustedes. Another popular attraction in Gallup is the small Navajo Code Talker’s Room within the Gallup-McKinley Chamber of Commerce building which tells the story of how the Navajo language was used to beat the Japanese code breakers during World War II. We know both allignments would be nice, but we can’t take both of them down to Staunton… So, what do you guys think would be the right compromise? Those wanting to avoid big cities may want to bypass downtown Tulsa by jumping on Interstate 44 . Pura Vida Jess. I first drove Route 66 in 1972! Best, Jessica. Thanks so much, Sandy, Hi Sandy, No we haven’t done this trip in November, only in summer/early autumn. I think that lingering a little longer in any place along the route is always a good idea if you have the extra time ð. We have eaten at several of these. Built in 1925 and renovated in 2009. You’ll say goodbye to the Land of Enchantment this morning and head into Arizona. Hi, What an awesome resource to organize Route 66. What would you guys recommend? Do you have a printable version of this guide ( buyable). It is budget-friendly no-frills place that has been getting mixed reviews in recent reviews. If you don't see the confirmation e-mail, please check your spam folder. Those wanting to avoid big cities may want to bypass downtown Tulsa by jumping on Interstate 44 . I have family here who are trying to persuade me to stay a little longer here, would you recommend it? Well-appointed hotel with stylish and sophisticated decor. Yes, we really like Palo Duro Canyon as well, and it is listed as a recommended detour from Route 66 on our itinerary since it is 30 minutes off the route. Time Zone: Mountain Time Zone – no changes today. Most people can see all they want at Monument Valley with a full day there (you need to pay an access fee to drive the route through the area) so I’d probably go and spend a full day at the park and at least one night nearby. Thanks so much for sharing this. The main national bus company in the United States is Greyhound and you can get to or from Chicago and Los Angeles from just about anywhere in the country (as well as some parts of Canada and Mexico). I am glad that you are enjoying our Route 66 itinerary and finding it helpful. Today you spend most of the day exploring the longest intact section of Route 66. Our suggested itinerary takes you to Springfield today, but we know many people will be wanting to spend at least one night in Chicago so we start with some recommendations for Chicago. But you also have Oklahoma City on today’s route that has some interesting big city attractions if you wish to explore them. I would recommend keeping around $100 on you as a group as that should cover any necessity and there are ATMs regularly along the route to take out more cash as needed. Will not be leaving OZ without this. If you are not used to desert temperatures, it can be a bit hard to adjust especially if you are planning to do any hiking or outdoor activities. It was very difficult to follow the route in some places, so we did spend some time on the interstate. After a stretch passing some former tourist complexes, graffitid buildings, and old billboards, you’ll come to, At Amboy you can detour southwest if you want to visit, After Amboy, you’ll drive through what once was, Among some derelict former buildings, you’ll find a cafe, motel, and gas station still operating in, Just a short detour north of Dagget, is the. We hired a couple of local guides in a couple of the cities, got a couple of the recommended city passes in Chicago and LA, and did some walking tours which added to our experience. Browse our listings to find jobs in Germany for expats, including jobs for English speakers or those in your native language. There are a lot of major rental car companies in the United States that have offices in both Chicago and LA and allow 1-way rentals: Thrifty, Hertz, Alamo, Avis, Dollar, and Enterprise. Fr: Springfield – Lebanon (MO) Sa: Lebanon – Tulsa Su: Tulsa – Amarillo MoAmarillo – Tucumcari Tu: Tucumcari – Albuquerque / Santa Fe (??) Welcome to Route 66 – today your great American road trip begins! But on average you’ll likely be driving 45 MPH to 50 MPH. I love your blog! ~168 miles (270 km) – The mileage today may vary by 10 to 30 miles depending on the alignments you choose (leaving both Springfield and St Louis) and the route you choose to take through St. Louis. There are a few other bus carriers that run parts of this route and you can search, compare, and book bus tickets on Busbud. I am not sure how busy it is now, but normally you need to book weeks in advance to get lodging within the park. Then during your trip we strongly recommend using the itinerary along with the latest edition of the EZ66 Guide, a GPS, and a good USA road atlas to actually guide your trip. Time Zone: Central Time Zone – no changes today. Weâd recommend doing our suggested 2 week itinerary at a slower pace and add more 2 night stays in more places which will give you much more flexibility and time to explore each place. And of course, it can also give you more time to explore Chicago and Los Angeles. After completing your epic road trip, you might want to relax at the beach (the Santa Monica State Beach is convenient next to the pier as one option), enjoy a celebratory lunch or dinner, explore the many attractions in and around Santa Monica and Los Angeles, or head to the airport or train station to head back home. Hope that helps, and let us know if you have further questions as you plan your trip. As a regular Route 66 traveller, my heart generally sinks at this sort of blog entry. There is also a giant yellow Kachina doll which is a copy of the one that was well-known during the Route 66 era and often appeared on postcards. This is just a quick reference Route 66 map to roughly show the route and itinerary so you can visualize it! Today there are two splits in the road where you can choose to drive alternative historic Route 66 alignments. I live in Chicago and appreciate your efforts! The Route 66 route if you generally follow our Route 66 itinerary with no significant detours is about 2,278 miles. I took a few short 8mm movies, mostly of the highway, not the landmarks. We are going to do Route 66 this Summer and we’re really looking forward to it, and will definitely follow many of your suggestions. Glad you are enjoying our suggested 2 week Route 66 itinerary. So glad to see this, as I just heard that Route 66 was placed on a list of historic places in the USA that are at risk of disappearing. I’d love to do the Route 66 road trip some day. Hi Jill, Thanks, glad you enjoyed our Route 66 itinerary and it sounds like it brought back some good memories from when you drove a section. Unfortunately there is no easy way to print it, and if you do, it is about 100 pages long! I’m a highlight and make notes in the margins kind of girl and I’d love to be able to print this out. If there are any notable popular big detours off the route that day, such as the Grand Canyon, we list them in this section. For a Route 66 road trip, youâll probably want to look for a car or RV rental company that allows you to rent a vehicle at one end of your journey (e.g., Chicago) and return it at the other (e.g., Los Angeles). Albuquerque has the longest stretch of Route 66 of any city and has retained a number of Route 66 era buildings, signs, and restaurants. Hi. There is so much wonderful Americana along this route, and I hope people will read this post and go visit. Those wanting to avoid big cities, may want to bypass St. Louis. The highway was intended to be 16 feet wide but apparently, the local government decided they could build an 8 ft highway to stretch the federal funding. You’ll pass through Sitgreaves Pass (a steep and troublesome climb for early Route 66 drivers) and drive through an old mining area (was still partially active when we were last there). For that reason we have a section that alerts drivers to larger cities, which we are classifying as any city of 250,000 or more people, and routes to avoid them. There are a number of parks, forest areas, and lakes in and around San Bernardino if you are looking for picnic spots, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, or camping. Before you take off on your 2,400-mile “Mother Road” road trip, we’d recommend reading our Route 66 road trip planning guide to get you oriented with all the basics of driving Route 66. I can’t make head or tail of that, but I am sure there is an explanation! Hi Karen, Most places in the USA take credit cards, including along Route 66, however, I would always recommend having American cash on you when traveling along Route 66 (or anywhere really). Acoma Pueblo is a short detour worth taking if you have not visited a Pueblo before. So glad that it sound like you’ll be able to do the first 5 days of your drive from Chicago to Arkansas along Route 66! It is a very ambitious trip we are taking with our new camper. Working for an old tanker must have also been quite exciting, especially at that age. 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I’d also see how close you can get lodging. Note that there are limited options for dining spots between Amarillo and Tucumcari, especially ones that are open in the evening. Best, Jessica. 3102 Plains Blvd) in Amarillo, TX – An American walk-up burger place serving burgers, hot dogs, fries, onion rings, and sodas out of a former 1937 A&W Root Beer barrel-shaped stand. Since GC is only opening the South Rim, do you suggest anything on that? But here are several options: Today you have another full day to explore New Mexico. Note that all these two locations are just a couple of blocks from one another! The Vacuum Cleaner Museum sadly closed its doors in April 2019. . You might also want to check to see if there are motorcycle clubs in your own country that help organize international visits for groups of like-minded bikers. We should have more Route 66 articles out in 2019, so stay posted! If you haven’t already seen it, I recommend checking our our Route 66 road trip guide as that post talks all about the planning side. I would not make a significant detour to visit a particular place without checking out opening times and hours beforehand. Route 66 Itinerary Day 4: Carthage, MO to Tulsa, OK. , the Father of Route 66, and a place that is very aware of its Route 66 heritage with lots of helpful signs and informative museums. Whilst travelling on Route 66 ….do you need cash or places take credit card? Thanks for everything you have done. We have just booked our flights for our honeymoon next May and we intend to start at Chigago and complete the route. It’s more than an hour north of Baxter. Many people travel Route 66 in sections, doing a part one year and returning to drive another section the next. Route 66 Itinerary Day 2: Springfield, IL to Sullivan, MO, Springfield –> Staunton –> Edwardsville –> St. Louis –> St. Clair –> Sullivan. We used a company that is only located on the West Coast as we started and ended in California. But let us know if you have any other questions. A popular place for Route 66 travelers. Below is a quick outline of our suggested Route 66 route and the starting and ending points for each day are shown in the map below. Both routes rejoin in Essex. Already on my bucket list, now must pick a date. You’ll also need to know if the RV has a gasoline engine or diesel engine to estimate fuel cost. And good luck to you if you are planning your own Route 66 road trip! Route 66 Main Attractions: In this section we highlight many of the main attractions along that day’s suggested route such as Route 66 era signs and businesses, roadside attractions, museums, scenic viewpoints, and historical sites. For the PCH / Highway 1 drive, we have a guide to that as well. You have essentially 2 choices: head west through Michigan or take the slightly longer route by head southeast around the south of Lake Erie through NY, a bit of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana. Best, Jessica. See you. – Another beautiful 4-star historical luxury hotel. At the end, say hello to the Pacific Ocean and after 2 weeks of dusty roads you may be feeling like a swim! Jessica, Greate article and well detailed Rt 66 itinerary! Today you spend a full day exploring Oklahoma with some nicely preserved sections of Route 66 that lead through small towns and rural areas. When we did the full route we actually did a round-trip road trip to and from California (where I was living at the time) and we had a JUCY campervan (offices only in CA and NV). information. State and national agencies (including the National Parks Service) have been providing funding to help protect the historic road but only time will tell if it continues to be a preserved. very well done and very helpful! I’d opt for the dirt and gravel section towards. But perhaps you will be back again some day to visit the spots you miss on this trip. Best, Jessica. Thank you so much for sharing. Steve, Hi guys! Hope this helps, and hoping that you some day get to experience Route 66! for attraction recommendations, descriptions, and addresses. After leaving Albuquerque, you’ll pass through the. I have a preference for Albuquerque (used to live there) but Santa Fe is definitely the tourist favorite. Yes, you can easily reverse the directions to start in LA rather than Chicago. You can use the Route 66 Welcome Center at the Joliet Museum (204 N. Ottawa Street) as your route starting point! Hello…. Jessica. 1 day or 2 days? I want to let you know how much I appreciate all the restaurant options. If you are looking for a more relaxed beach town, consider spending the night in Malibu. at SuperTAM on 66 Ice Cream Parlor in, To get more of your time in Kansas, consider making some small detours such as to see Rainbow Bridge (a restored arch bridge) and. Your email address will not be published. If you just followed 1-40 from Chicago to LA it is about 2,120 miles, but you, of course, add a few hundred miles if you try to get off the interstate and follow the original route when possible. Starting & Ending Point: Amarillo, Texas to Tucumcari, New Mexico, General Route: Amarillo –> Vega –> Adrian –> Glenrio –> San Jon –> Tucumcari. General Route: Chicago –> Joliet –> Pontiac –> Bloomington –> Lincoln –> Springfield. If you know of an attraction that has disappeared or a business that has closed (or a great place that has opened or re-opened) please feel free to leave us a Comment and we will look into it and update our information!**. Really good content. Gotta talk hubby into doing this. I have been looking for your article for long time ago and finally found what I need here. Some people want to be completely flexible to take as much time as they like and then find a place to stay wherever they end up that night. As a child, I fell in love with the route 66 television show (1960 to 1964). 1. See below suggestions. See our, In terms of other things to see and do, some of the highlights of Albuquerque include the historic. But it sounds like you may not have a lot of time for the California coast on this trip? The detailed day-by-day Route 66 itinerary covers all the basic details (mileage, general route) and sightseeing highlights along the 2,400 mile route. Stops along the way include a petrified forest, a giant meteor crater, trading posts, and state parks. One thing I would just take a look at is where you are planning to leave Route 66 and head north to Las Vegas. LOVE your blog!! However, note that taking any long detours will either add additional needed days to your trip or you’ll need to skip some sections of Route 66. This is just a few that I can think of, but obviously you have more choices along this route, but it will take you longer. But if you are looking for a more scenic route off the highway, you could also depart from several places betweeen St. Louis and Springfield, MO and head through the Ozark National Forest. I am curious if you have any recommendations for hiking / trails / walking detours along the first 5 days? It is about 4.5 hours from St. Louis to Graceland and then about 6 hours from Graceland to Tulsa or 7 hours to OKC.
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