Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Chicago
Chicago- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner featuring deep-dish pizza at a local spot like Giordano's or The Exchequer)
Included Activities
- Architecture River Cruise through downtown Chicago
- Walk to Route 66 starting point and "Begin" sign photo opportunity
Landmarks Route 66 Begin Sign - Day 2
Chicago - Dwight - Odell - Pontiac - Springfield, Illinois
Chicago - Dwight - Odell - Pontiac - Springfield, Illinois- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional American diner breakfast at Lou Mitchell's featuring fluffy pancakes, Belgian waffles, creamy shakes, and world's finest coffee), Dinner (Nostalgic dinner at Cozy Dog Drive-In, the birthplace of the corn dog and a true Route 66 icon)
Included Activities
- Drive past Willis Tower
- Visit Ambler's Texaco Station in Dwight
- Visit historic Standard Oil Station in Odell
- Visit Route 66 Association of Illinois Museum (or Route 66 Association Hall of Fame and Museum) in Pontiac
- Drive through Route 66 towns: Towanda, Normal, and Lincoln
Landmarks Willis Tower Ambler's Texaco Station Standard Oil Station Route 66 Association of Illinois Museum - Day 3
Springfield, Illinois to St. Louis, Missouri
Springfield, Illinois to St. Louis, MissouriIncluded Activities
- Visit to Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
- Visit to Abraham Lincoln's former home
- Visit to the Gateway Arch including tram ride to the top
Optional Activities
- Explore downtown St. Louis attractions like Union Station, Ballpark Village, or Mississippi River waterfront
Landmarks Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum Lincoln Home National Historic Site Chain of Rocks Bridge Gateway Arch Union Station Mississippi River - Day 4
St. Louis - Cuba - Springfield, Missouri
St. Louis - Cuba - Springfield, Missouri- Meals
- Dinner (Hearty dinner at Jimm's Steakhouse)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Meramec Caverns
- Visit Cuba murals collection
- Stop at Giant Rocking Chair
- Stop at Giant Faucet
- Visit Route 66 Motors & Gift Shop in Rolla
Landmarks Meramec Caverns Cuba murals Giant Rocking Chair Giant Faucet Route 66 Motors & Gift Shop - Day 5
Springfield, Missouri to Tulsa, Oklahoma
Springfield, Missouri to Tulsa, Oklahoma- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Coleman Theater in Miami, Oklahoma
Optional Activities
- Visit to Gary's Gay Parita
- Visit to Spencer
- Visit to Avilla
- Visit to Carthage
- Visit to Joplin
- Photo opportunity at Cars on the Route in Galena, Kansas
- Visit to Marsh Arch Bridge
- Visit to Ed Galloway's Totem Pole Park
- Visit to Blue Whale of Catoosa
- Visit to Cyrus Avery Plaza in Tulsa
Landmarks Gary's Gay Parita Cars on the Route Marsh Arch Bridge Coleman Theater Ed Galloway's Totem Pole Park Blue Whale of Catoosa Cyrus Avery Plaza - Day 6
Tulsa to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Tulsa to Oklahoma City, OklahomaIncluded Activities
- Visit to Tulsa's Route 66 Historical Village
- Guided tour of Gasoline Alley Classics in Sapulpa
- Visit to Rock Café in Sapulpa
- Visit to Route 66 Interpretive Center in Chandler
- Visit to McJerry's Route 66 Gallery in Chandler
- Visit to Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum
- Visit to Round Barn in Arcadia
- Visit to POPS roadside attraction
- Visit to First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City
Optional Activities
- Explore Bricktown and dine at leisure
Landmarks Tulsa Route 66 Historical Village Gasoline Alley Classics Rock Café Route 66 Interpretive Center McJerry's Route 66 Gallery Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum Round Barn POPS First Americans Museum - Day 7
Oklahoma City to Amarillo, Texas
Oklahoma City to Amarillo, Texas- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at the Big Texan in Amarillo)
Included Activities
- Visit to Oklahoma City National Memorial
- Visit to Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton
- Visit to sites in Elk City
- Dinner at the Big Texan in Amarillo
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Clinton
Landmarks Oklahoma City National Memorial Oklahoma Route 66 Museum The Big Texan - Day 8
Amarillo - Adrian - Tucumcari - Santa Rosa - Santa Fe - Albuquerque
Amarillo - Adrian - Tucumcari - Santa Rosa - Santa Fe - AlbuquerqueIncluded Activities
- Visit Cadillac Ranch
- Stop at Route 66 halfway point in Adrian, Texas
- Explore Tucumcari landmarks including Blue Swallow Motel, Tee Pee Curios, and La Cita Mexican Restaurant
- Explore Santa Fe downtown with art, culture, and adobe architecture
- Explore Albuquerque Old Town with adobe buildings, artisan shops, and local dining
Landmarks Cadillac Ranch Route 66 Halfway Point Blue Swallow Motel Tee Pee Curios La Cita Mexican Restaurant San Felipe de Neri Church Old Town Plaza - Day 9
Albuquerque to Flagstaff, Arizona
Albuquerque to Flagstaff, ArizonaIncluded Activities
- Visit to Petrified Forest National Park with scenic viewing
Optional Activities
- Visit to El Rancho Hotel in Gallup
- Lunch at your leisure in Petrified Forest National Park
- Walk through Crystal Forest
- Photo opportunity in Winslow
- Explore Flagstaff downtown
Landmarks El Rancho Hotel Petrified Forest National Park Painted Desert Blue Mesa Crystal Forest Winslow - Day 10
Flagstaff to San Bernardino, California
Flagstaff to San Bernardino, California- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Wigwam Motel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Seligman
- Lunch at Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner in Kingman
- Visit to Oatman ghost town
- Visit to Route 66 Mother Road Museum in Barstow
Landmarks Seligman Peach Springs Hackberry Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner Oatman Route 66 Mother Road Museum Wigwam Motel - Day 11
San Bernardino to Santa Monica, California
San Bernardino to Santa Monica, California- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at a local diner), Dinner (Farewell dinner on Santa Monica Pier)
Included Activities
- Tour of Hollywood, West Hollywood, and Beverly Hills
- Farewell dinner on Santa Monica Pier
Optional Activities
- Lunch at a local diner in Los Angeles
- Explore Santa Monica Pier
Landmarks Hollywood Sign Walk of Fame Dolby Theatre Laugh Factory Sunset Strip Rodeo Drive Capitol Records Chinese Theatre Santa Monica Pier Route 66 Western Terminus - Day 12
Santa Monica to Los Angeles
Santa Monica to Los Angeles- Meals
- Breakfast
