Get your kicks on Route 66

Picture yourself driving along the most iconic of American routes which dreamers have been travelling since 1926 before the interstates existed. 

Whilst officially Route 66 no longer exists, much of the original road can be re-traced today.  Crossing through the beating heart of America, you will experience some of the wonderfully whacky, nostalgic sights along the way, whilst crossing through eight states and 3 time zones. 

Ideally we would recommend following the traditional East to West route from Chicago to Santa Monica, but of course the trip can be taken in either direction.

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Having spent a couple of days exploring the vibrant city of Chicago, be sure to take a photo at the sign which marks the start of Route 66 at East Adams and Michigan before heading off on your iconic journey.  

Highlights of the trip include a journey to the top of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri for great views of the impressive Mississippi.

You will pass through the Ozark Highlands on your way to Springfield, recognised as the birthplace of Route 66.  Stop off at the Meramec Caverns along the way, a beautiful set of natural limestone caves.  Jesse James is rumoured to have used these caves as a hideout and found an escape route via the underground river.

Continue your journey through Tulsa and onto Oklahoma City, being sure to check out the 20 ft tall cement 'Blue Whale of Catoosa' along the way.

From Oklahoma, you will continue onto Amarillo located in the flat plains of the Texas panhandle, stopping off at the Route 66 Museum in Clinton, Oklahoma along the way to to immerse yourself in several decades of route 66 history.

Before leaving Amarillo be sure to visit Cadillac Ranch, one of the most iconic stops along Route 66.

Other highlights include Santa Fe, Old Town Albuquerque in New Mexico,  Arizona's 'otherworldly' Petrified Forest National Park

Stop off at Meteor City, named after the huge meteor crator formed nearby over 22,000 years ago, then take a detour from Route 66 to witness the spectacular natural beauty of the Grand Canyon, preferably staying for a couple of nights in the National Park.

Stop off to marvel at the engineering feat which is the Hoover Dam on your way to the 'Entertainment capital of the world', Las Vegas where you can spend time exploring the world-famous neon-lit strip, dine at top restaurants, place a bet at one of the numerous casinos, lay by the pool, take a zip line ride, shop in designer boutiques or catch the latest show.  The list is endless.

After all the excitement of Vegas, enjoy the final leg of the trip. perhaps swapping your hire car for a convertible to journey through the Mojave desert, stopping off in Calico Ghost Town and rejoining Route 66 at Barstow where you can visit The Route 66 Mother Road Museum.

Finally make your way through the neighbourhoods of Pasadena, Los Angeles, West Hoolywood and Beverly Hills before ending your cross-country journey in Santa Monica where you can park the car and walk to the pier to end your journey with a photo under the Route 66 End of the Trail sign on Santa Monica Pier.

Contact us today to discuss the trip of a lifetime where you will pass through towns frozen in time, old-school diners, vintage motels and derelict gas stations.  What are you waiting for?  Start planning today!