Itinerary
- Day 1
Chicago
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Lake Michigan - Day 2
Chicago
Optional Activities
- Visit Adler Planetarium
- Visit Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District in Oak Park
- Stroll through city center with elegant stores
- Take an Architectural Cruise
Landmarks Adler Planetarium Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District - Day 3
Chicago to Springfield
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum in Pontiac
- View 20 historic murals in Pontiac old town
- Visit state museum in Springfield
- Visit Dana-Thomas House in Springfield
Landmarks Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum Dana-Thomas House - Day 4
Springfield to St. Louis
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit the Gateway Arch
- Explore St. Louis attractions and riverfront
Landmarks Gateway Arch 
- Day 5
St. Louis
Optional Activities
- Visit Forest Park and 1904 World's Fair exhibits
- View Charles Lindbergh exhibition
- Cross the Old Chain of Rocks bridge
Landmarks Forest Park Old Chain of Rocks Bridge - Day 6
St. Louis to Springfield, Missouri
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Day 7
Springfield, Missouri to Tulsa
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Cyrus Avery Centennial Square
- Explore Route 66 Skywalk
- View bronze statues
- Stroll through evening districts with bars and restaurants
Landmarks Cyrus Avery Centennial Square - Day 8
Tulsa to Oklahoma City
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Oklahoma City attractions
- Learn about the city's oil and Depression-era history
- Day 9
Tulsa to Amarillo
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Plains Indian Museum in Anadarko
- View 16 murals by Stephen Mopope at Anadarko post office
Landmarks Plains Indian Museum - Day 10
Amarillo to Santa Fe
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Santa Fe - Day 11
Santa Fe
Landmarks Santa Fe - Day 12
Santa Fe to Gallup
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Detour to Acoma Pueblo (accessible sunrise to sunset on weekdays)
- Visit El Rancho Hotel in Gallup
Landmarks Acoma Pueblo El Rancho Hotel Sandia Crest - Day 13
Gallup to Grand Canyon National Park
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Drive through Petrified Forest National Park
- Take short hikes in Petrified Forest National Park
- Explore the Painted Desert
Landmarks Petrified Forest National Park Painted Desert - Day 14
Grand Canyon National Park
Optional Activities
- Hike from viewpoint to viewpoint at South Rim
- Scenic helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon
Landmarks Grand Canyon National Park South Rim - Day 15
Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit legendary Las Vegas shows in the evening
Landmarks Mojave Desert - Day 16
Las Vegas
Optional Activities
- Explore themed hotels
- Visit casinos
- Day 17
Las Vegas to Los Angeles
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit ghost town of Calico
Landmarks Calico Ghost Town - Day 18
Los Angeles
