Stop in Baxter Springs to visit the Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum, and soak up some of this part of Kansas. On Day 5 you’ll say goodbye to Missouri, and hello to Oklahoma, passing through the state of Kansas on the way. When you reach Carthage, there’s a Civil War museum and some beautiful historic architecture to keep you busy, as well as a Route 66 Drive In, in case you missed the one in Springfield #1. Keep your eyes peeled as you drive through Missouri’s Springfield (apparently a popular name!) to see more Route 66 era motels, gas stations and neon signs. Stop at Ted Drewes Frozen Custard shop (first established in 1929) for a deliciously sweet pick-me-up!Īs you continue on your journey, pass through Sullivan and stop to see the Meramec Caverns – one of the most popular Route 66 attractions.
Once you reach St Louis, make sure to see the iconic Gateway Arch, and check out other popular attractions such as the Missouri History Museum. Along the way, you could stop at the Pink Elephants Antiques Mall in Livingston, for retro statues and signs (including a giant pink elephant) and walk over the Chain of Rocks bridge. On Day 3, cross the Mississippi River and head into Missouri.
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Upon arrival in Springfield, you’ll be spoilt for choice of Route 66 era buildings, and there’s even a Route 66 Drive-In, where you can catch a movie from your vehicle – how retro! Stop in the town of Joliet for your first taste of the ‘classic’ Route 66 vibes, spot the first of the ‘Muffler Men’ advertising statues in Wilmington and Atlanta, and check out the Route 66 Hall of Fame Museum in Pontiac. Stay overnight in a Route 66 era motel in Cicero to get your nostalgic journey off to the right start.įrom Chicago, head towards Springfield. Make sure to get down to Jackson Boulevard for a picture at the official start of Route 66 – but note that even though this is the official start point, the ‘Historic Route 66 Begin’ sign that you’ll probably also want a photo with is located at 78-98 E. Spend your first day wandering and soaking in the sights of Chicago, which include Millennium Park, the Willis Tower Skydeck and the Art Institute of Chicago. Note that this is only a suggested route, based on the average vacation time – if you have more time, we would of course recommend adding more stops and staying longer in each place (or just the ones you like!)
See below an example itinerary for your Route 66 road trip, spanning a period of 2 weeks.
We recommend slowing down and spending at least 2 weeks taking in everything this iconic roadway has to offer. But why rush? After all, you’re here to see the sights Route 66 has to offer. To drive Route 66 as closely as is possible today will take you a minimum of a week, if you’re driving solidly. Traditionally, the Route 66 is travelled from east to west – however there’s no reason why you can’t go the other way if you want to! How Long Does it Take to Drive Route 66? Again, if you’ve rented a car rather than driving your own vehicle, you can drop off your rental and return home by flying out of LAX or Long Beach Airport, or catching your return train or bus. Route 66 ends in Los Angeles, California.
If you’re renting a vehicle for the Route 66 trip, you could fly into either of Chicago’s airports, O’Hare or Midway, and pick up your car from there, or alternatively you can arrive in Chicago via the train or Greyhound bus. If you live in the States, you may want to drive your own vehicle along Route 66, but otherwise, many people will hire a car, RV or motorcycle from Chicago, on a one-way rental (meaning you can drop it off in a different location at the end of your trip).
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