The Ultimate Mother Road: Route 66 Across America
Embark on the definitive 2,400-mile American road trip from Chicago to the Pacific Coast. Experience neon nostalgia, vintage diners, and the changing landscapes of eight states along the historic 'Main Street of America'.
Chicago -> St. Louis -> Oklahoma City -> Amarillo -> Albuquerque -> Seligman -> Santa Monica
- Lou Mitchell's Restaurant & Bakery
- Route 66 Association Hall of Fame & Museum
- Gateway Arch National Park
- Meramec Caverns
- Blue Whale of Catoosa
- Pops 66 Soda Ranch
- Cadillac Ranch
- Midpoint Cafe
The Journey Begins in the Windy City
Route 66 Begin Sign
Route 66 Begin Sign, Chicago, Illinois, US
Lou Mitchell's Restaurant & Bakery
Lou Mitchell's Restaurant & Bakery, Chicago, Illinois, US
Millennium Park
Millennium Park, Chicago, Illinois, US
Giants and Hall of Fame Museums
Gemini Giant
Gemini Giant, Wilmington, Illinois, US
Route 66 Association Hall of Fame & Museum
Route 66 Association Hall of Fame & Museum, Pontiac, Illinois, US
Cozy Dog Drive In
Cozy Dog Drive In, Springfield, Illinois, US
Gateway to the West in St. Louis
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 Murals of Missouri
Meramec Caverns
Meramec Caverns, Stanton, Missouri, US
Wagon Wheel Motel
Wagon Wheel Motel, Cuba, Missouri, US
Route 66 Mural City
Route 66 Mural City, Cuba, Missouri, US
Kansas Corners and the Blue Whale
Cars on the Route
Cars on the Route, Galena, Kansas, US
Blue Whale of Catoosa
Blue Whale of Catoosa, Catoosa, Oklahoma, US
Center of the Universe
Center of the Universe, Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
Oklahoma Neon and Round Barns
Arcadia Round Barn
Arcadia Round Barn, Arcadia, Oklahoma, US
Pops 66 Soda Ranch
Pops 66 Soda Ranch, Arcadia, Oklahoma, US
Oklahoma State Capitol
Oklahoma State Capitol, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US
The Great Plains and Cadillac Ranch
Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, Clinton, Oklahoma, US
Cadillac Ranch
Cadillac Ranch, Amarillo, Texas, US
The Big Texan Steak Ranch
The Big Texan Steak Ranch, Amarillo, Texas, US
The Midpoint and Neon Nights
Midpoint Cafe
Midpoint Cafe, Adrian, Texas, US
Blue Swallow Motel
Blue Swallow Motel, Tucumcari, New Mexico, US
Tee Pee Curios
Tee Pee Curios, Tucumcari, New Mexico, US
High Desert Charm of Santa Fe
Santa Fe Plaza
Santa Fe Plaza, Santa Fe, New Mexico, US
Loretto Chapel
Loretto Chapel, Santa Fe, New Mexico, US
Canyon Road Art Stroll
Canyon Road Art Stroll, Santa Fe, New Mexico, US
Albuquerque Central Avenue Cruising
Old Town Plaza
Old Town Plaza, Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
Sandia Peak Tramway
Sandia Peak Tramway, Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
KiMo Theatre
KiMo Theatre, Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
Petrified Forests and Painted Deserts
El Rancho Hotel
El Rancho Hotel, Gallup, New Mexico, US
Petrified Forest National Park
Petrified Forest National Park, Holbrook, Arizona, US
Wigwam Motel
Wigwam Motel, Holbrook, Arizona, US
Standing on a Corner in Arizona
Standin' on the Corner Park
Standin' on the Corner Park, Winslow, Arizona, US
Meteor Crater
Meteor Crater, Winslow, Arizona, US
Williams Historic District
Williams Historic District, Williams, Arizona, US
Burros and the Mother Road Birthplace
Delgadillo's Snow Cap
Delgadillo's Snow Cap, Seligman, Arizona, US
Hackberry General Store
Hackberry General Store, Kingman, Arizona, US
Oatman Highway
Oatman Highway, Oatman, Arizona, US
Crossing the Mojave Desert
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
California Route 66 Museum
California Route 66 Museum, Victorville, California, US
The Pacific and the End of the Trail
Original McDonald's Site Museum
Original McDonald's Site Museum, San Bernardino, California, US
Wigwam Motel No. 7
Wigwam Motel No. 7, San Bernardino, California, US
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California, US
- Old Route 66 is disconnected; use a dedicated GPS app or maps specifically for the historic alignment to avoid staying purely on I-40.
- Many vintage gas stations and roadside attractions close early or operate seasonally; plan to arrive at key spots before 4:00 PM.
- Verify road conditions in the Mojave Desert and New Mexico highlands, as extreme heat or flash floods can affect travel.