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12-Day Route 66 from Chicago to the Pacific

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From Chicago to Santa Monica
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Chicago

    Chicago
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Historic Route 66 Begin Sign
    • Evening Architecture River Cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Chicago-style deep dish pizza dinner at Giordano's or The Exchequer
    Landmarks
    Historic Route 66 Begin Sign
  3. Day 2

    Chicago - Pontiac - Springfield, IL

    Chicago - Pontiac - Springfield, IL
    Meals
    Breakfast (Classic diner breakfast featuring pancakes, waffles, and the world's finest coffee at Lou Mitchell's), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at Lou Mitchell's
    • Drive-by Willis Tower
    • Visit Ambler's Texaco in Dwight
    • Visit Standard Oil in Odell
    • Tour Route 66 Association in Pontiac
    • Dinner at Cozy Dog
    Landmarks
    Willis Tower
    Lou Mitchell's
    Ambler's Texaco
    Standard Oil
    Route 66 Association
    Cozy Dog
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO

    Springfield, IL to St. Louis, MO
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
    • Visit Abraham Lincoln's Springfield home
    • Gateway Arch tram ride to the top
    • Explore downtown St. Louis including Union Station

    Optional Activities

    • Route 66 stops in Auburn, Virden, Girard, and Litchfield
    • Visit Mt Olive
    • Visit Granite City
    • Chain of Rocks Bridge
    Landmarks
    Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
    Abraham Lincoln Home
    Gateway Arch
    Union Station
    Chain of Rocks Bridge
  5. Day 4

    St. Louis - Meramec Caverns - Springfield, MO

    St. Louis - Meramec Caverns - Springfield, MO
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Meramec Caverns
    • Visit Cuba murals
    • 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
    Jimm's Steakhouse
  6. Day 5

    Springfield, MO - Tulsa, OK

    Springfield, MO - Tulsa, OK
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour Coleman Theater in Miami, OK
    • Visit Ed Gallaway's Totem Pole Park
    • Visit Blue Whale
    • Visit Cyrus Avery Plaza

    Optional Activities

    • Photo stop at Cars on the Route in Galena, KS
    • Photo stop at Marsh Arch Bridge
    • Stops at Gary Gay Parita, Spencer, Avilla, Carthage, and Joplin, MO
    Landmarks
    Coleman Theater
    Ed Gallaway's Totem Pole Park
    Blue Whale
    Cyrus Avery Plaza
    Cars on the Route
    Marsh Arch Bridge
  7. Day 6

    Tulsa - Oklahoma City

    Tulsa - Oklahoma City
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tulsa's Route 66 Historical Village
    • Visit Gasoline Alley Classics
    • Visit Rock Café in Sapulpa
    • Visit Chandler's Route 66 Interpretive Center
    • Visit McJerry's Route 66 Gallery
    • Visit Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum
    • Visit Arcadia Round Barn
    • Visit POPS
    • Explore Oklahoma City's First Americans Museum
    Landmarks
    Tulsa's Route 66 Historical Village
    Gasoline Alley Classics
    Rock Café
    Chandler's Route 66 Interpretive Center
    McJerry's Route 66 Gallery
    Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum
    Arcadia Round Barn
    POPS
    First Americans Museum
  8. Day 7

    Oklahoma City - Amarillo, TX

    Oklahoma City - Amarillo, TX
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Oklahoma City National Memorial
    • Visit Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton
    • Explore Elk City
    • Dinner at Big Texan
    Landmarks
    Oklahoma City National Memorial
    Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
    Big Texan
  9. Day 8

    Amarillo - Albuquerque, NM

    Amarillo - Albuquerque, NM
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Cadillac Ranch
    • Stop at Route 66 halfway point in Adrian, TX
    • Visit Route 66 landmarks in Tucumcari
    • Visit Route 66 landmarks in Santa Rosa
    • Explore downtown Santa Fe
    • Explore Old Town Albuquerque
    Landmarks
    Cadillac Ranch
    Route 66 Halfway Point
    Old Town Albuquerque
  10. Day 9

    Albuquerque - Flagstaff, AZ

    Albuquerque - Flagstaff, AZ
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stop at El Rancho Hotel in Gallup
    • Tour Petrified Forest National Park
    • Visit Painted Desert
    • Visit Blue Mesa
    • Visit Crystal Forest
    • Stop in Winslow, AZ
    Landmarks
    El Rancho Hotel
    Petrified Forest National Park
    Painted Desert
    Blue Mesa
    Crystal Forest
  11. Day 10

    Flagstaff - San Bernardino, CA

    Flagstaff - San Bernardino, CA
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Mr. D'z Diner in Kingman
    • Visit Oatman ghost town
    • Visit Route 66 Mother Road Museum in Barstow

    Optional Activities

    • Stop in Seligman
    Landmarks
    Mr. D'z Diner
    Oatman
    Route 66 Mother Road Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 11

    Hollywood - Santa Monica, CA

    Hollywood - Santa Monica, CA
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hollywood tour
    • Visit Hollywood Sign
    • Visit Rodeo Drive
    • Visit Santa Monica Pier
    • Farewell dinner on the pier
    Landmarks
    Hollywood Sign
    Rodeo Drive
    Santa Monica Pier
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 12

    Los Angeles

    Los Angeles
    Meals
    Breakfast

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