Main Street of America: Route 66 Full Journey
Embark on the ultimate American road trip, spanning eight states and three time zones. This 14-day journey follows the historic 'Mother Road' from the skyscrapers of Chicago to the Pacific shores of Santa Monica. You will experience a curated collection of neon-lit diners, quirky roadside attractions, and preserved segments of the original highway, all while maintaining a relaxed pace that allows for spontaneous disc
Chicago -> St. Louis -> Oklahoma City -> Amarillo -> Santa Fe -> Albuquerque -> Flagstaff -> Santa Monica
- Route 66 Begin Sign
- The Gemini Giant
- Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
- Meramec Caverns
- Blue Whale of Catoosa
- Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
- Cadillac Ranch
- Santa Fe Plaza
The Journey Begins in the Windy City
Route 66 Begin Sign
Route 66 Begin Sign, Chicago, Illinois, US
Lou Mitchell's
Lou Mitchell's, Chicago, Illinois, US
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, US
Giants and Drive-Ins of Illinois
The Gemini Giant
The Gemini Giant, Wilmington, Illinois, US
Pontiac Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum
Pontiac Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum, Pontiac, Illinois, US
Cozy Dog Drive In
Cozy Dog Drive In, Springfield, Illinois, US
Crossing the Mississippi to Missouri
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, St. Louis, Missouri, US
Gateway Arch National Park
Gateway Arch National Park, St. Louis, Missouri, US
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, St. Louis, Missouri, US
Caverns and Ozark Landscapes
Meramec Caverns
Meramec Caverns, Stanton, Missouri, US
66 Drive-In Theatre
66 Drive-In Theatre, Carthage, Missouri, US
Cars on the Route
Cars on the Route, Galena, Kansas, US
The Heart of the Sooner State
Blue Whale of Catoosa
Blue Whale of Catoosa, Catoosa, Oklahoma, US
Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on 66
Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on 66, Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
POPS 66 Soda Ranch
POPS 66 Soda Ranch, Arcadia, Oklahoma, US
Western History and Neon Nights
Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, Clinton, Oklahoma, US
Lucille's Service Station
Lucille's Service Station, Hydro, Oklahoma, US
Tower Station and U-Drop Inn Cafe
Tower Station and U-Drop Inn Cafe, Shamrock, Texas, US
Steaks and Sprays in the Panhandle
Cadillac Ranch
Cadillac Ranch, Amarillo, Texas, US
The Big Texan Steak Ranch
The Big Texan Steak Ranch, Amarillo, Texas, US
Midpoint Café
Midpoint Café, Adrian, Texas, US
Into the Land of Enchantment
Blue Hole
Blue Hole, Santa Rosa, New Mexico, US
Santa Fe Plaza
Santa Fe Plaza, Santa Fe, New Mexico, US
Loretto Chapel
Loretto Chapel, Santa Fe, New Mexico, US
Adobe Charm and Route 66 Neon
KiMo Theatre
KiMo Theatre, Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
66 Diner
66 Diner, Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
Petroglyph National Monument
Petroglyph National Monument, Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
Painted Deserts and Tepee Motels
Petrified Forest National Park
Petrified Forest National Park, Holbrook, Arizona, US
Wigwam Motel
Wigwam Motel, Holbrook, Arizona, US
Standin' on the Corner Park
Standin' on the Corner Park, Winslow, Arizona, US
Arizona High Country Heritage
Meteor Crater Interactive Center
Meteor Crater Interactive Center, Winslow, Arizona, US
Lowell Observatory
Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff, Arizona, US
Historic Downtown Williams
Historic Downtown Williams, Williams, Arizona, US
Burros and Mountain Passes
Delgadillo's Snow Cap
Delgadillo's Snow Cap, Seligman, Arizona, US
Hackberry General Store
Hackberry General Store, Hackberry, Arizona, US
Oatman Historic District
Oatman Historic District, Oatman, Arizona, US
California Deserts and Bottle Trees
Roy's Motel & Café
Roy's Motel & Café, Amboy, California, US
Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch
Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch, Oro Grande, California, US
Wigwam Motel No. 7
Wigwam Motel No. 7, San Bernardino, California, US
The End of the Trail
The Original McDonald's Museum
The Original McDonald's Museum, San Bernardino, California, US
Colorado Street Bridge
Colorado Street Bridge, Pasadena, California, US
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California, US
- Purchase a physical Route 66 atlas as GPS can often lead you onto the parallel I-40 instead of the historic segments.
- Many historic gas stations and diners close early; plan your lunch stops and photo ops before 4:00 PM.
- Expect significant temperature swings from the humid Midwest to the high deserts of New Mexico and Arizona.
- Check for local festivals; many Route 66 towns hold classic car shows during the summer months.