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12-Day Route 66 (Eastbound) Santa Monica to Chicago

12 days
From Santa Monica to Chicago
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 12
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Santa Monica

    Santa Monica
    Start point
    W Airport Frwy, Los Angeles, California 90019, United States (Los Angeles International Airport – LAX, 02:00)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow travelers)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Santa Monica Pier and surrounding area
    • Welcome dinner with fellow travelers

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll along the boardwalk
    • Watch street performers
    • Browse local shops
    • Capture photos at Route 66 'End of the Trail' sign
    • Watch sunset over the Pacific Ocean
    Landmarks
    Santa Monica Pier
    Route 66 End of the Trail Sign
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Hollywood - Barstow

    Hollywood - Barstow
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in Barstow)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Hollywood, West Hollywood, and Beverly Hills
    • Views of Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame, Dolby Theatre, TCL Chinese Theatre, Capitol Records, Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, and celebrity homes
    • Visit original western end of Route 66

    Optional Activities

    • Morning walk along the beach
    • Lunch at a local Los Angeles restaurant
    Landmarks
    Hollywood Sign
    Walk of Fame
    Dolby Theatre
    TCL Chinese Theatre
    Capitol Records
    Sunset Strip
    Rodeo Drive
  3. Day 3

    Barstow - Flagstaff

    Barstow - Flagstaff
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Group lunch at Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner in Kingman)

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Oatman ghost town
    • Group lunch at Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner in Kingman
    • Drive through longest remaining continuous stretch of original Route 66
    • Stop in Seligman, Birthplace of Historic Route 66
    • Explore Williams main street

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Oatman shops and eateries
    • Dinner on your own in Flagstaff
    Landmarks
    Oatman
    Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner
    Seligman
    Williams
  4. Day 4

    Flagstaff - Albuquerque

    Flagstaff - Albuquerque
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch included in Petrified Forest National Park)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Winslow
    • Petrified Forest National Park sightseeing and lunch
    • Travel through Painted Desert
    • Drive along Blue Mesa
    • Walk through Rainbow Forest
    • Stop at El Rancho Hotel in Gallup

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Albuquerque Old Town
    • Browse local shops for handcrafted jewelry, rugs, and pottery
    • Dinner at traditional New Mexican restaurant
    Landmarks
    Winslow
    Petrified Forest National Park
    Painted Desert
    Blue Mesa
    Rainbow Forest
    El Rancho Hotel
    San Felipe de Neri Church
  5. Day 5

    Albuquerque - Amarillo

    Albuquerque - Amarillo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the legendary Big Texan Steak Ranch)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Santa Fe
    • Visit La Fonda on the Plaza
    • Explore Tucumcari Route 66 landmarks
    • Stop at Route 66 Midpoint in Adrian
    • Visit Cadillac Ranch

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Santa Rosa
    Landmarks
    Santa Fe
    La Fonda on the Plaza
    Blue Swallow Motel
    Route 66 Midpoint
    Cadillac Ranch
    Big Texan Steak Ranch
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Amarillo - Oklahoma City

    Amarillo - Oklahoma City
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton
    • Visit First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Erick's roadside attractions
    • Lunch on your own in Clinton
    • Explore Bricktown District in the evening
    Landmarks
    Erick
    Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
    First Americans Museum
    Bricktown District
  7. Day 7

    Oklahoma City - Tulsa

    Oklahoma City - Tulsa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Oklahoma City National Memorial
    • Stop at POPS soda fountain
    • Visit Arcadia Round Barn
    • Visit Route 66 Interpretive Center in Chandler
    • Visit McJerry's Route 66 Gallery in Chandler
    • Visit Gasoline Alley Classics in Sapulpa
    • Visit Rock Café in Sapulpa
    • Visit Route 66 Historical Village in Tulsa
    • Visit Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza in Tulsa

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Davenport
    • Explore Tulsa and additional Route 66 landmarks
    Landmarks
    Oklahoma City National Memorial
    POPS
    Arcadia Round Barn
    Route 66 Interpretive Center
    McJerry's Route 66 Gallery
    Rock Café
    Route 66 Historical Village
    Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza
  8. Day 8

    Tulsa - Springfield

    Tulsa - Springfield
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Jimm's Steakhouse)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Coleman Theatre in Miami
    • Stop at Ed Galloway's Totem Pole Park
    • Stop at Blue Whale
    • Photo stop at Cars on the Route in Galena
    • Visit Marsh Arch Bridge
    • Pass through classic Route 66 towns

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at Gary Gay Parita as time allows
    Landmarks
    Coleman Theatre
    Ed Galloway's Totem Pole Park
    Blue Whale
    Cars on the Route
    Marsh Arch Bridge
    Gary Gay Parita
  9. Day 9

    Springfield - St. Louis

    Springfield - St. Louis
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Route 66 Giant Rocking Chair in Rolla
    • Visit Giant Faucet in Rolla
    • Visit Route 66 Motors in Rolla
    • Explore Route 66 murals in Cuba
    • Guided tour of Meramec Caverns
    • Visit Gateway Arch and ride tram to the top

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch on your own in Cuba
    • Explore downtown St. Louis including Union Station, Busch Stadium, and Mississippi River waterfront
    Landmarks
    Route 66 Giant Rocking Chair
    Giant Faucet
    Cuba
    Meramec Caverns
    Gateway Arch
    Union Station
    Busch Stadium
  10. Day 10

    St. Louis - Springfield, IL

    St. Louis - Springfield, IL
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at the Cozy Dog Drive-In)

    Included Activities

    • Photo stop at Chain of Rocks Bridge
    • Visit Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
    • Visit Abraham Lincoln's home

    Optional Activities

    • Stop in Illinois towns: Granite City, Mt. Olive, Litchfield, Girard, Virden, and Auburn
    Landmarks
    Chain of Rocks Bridge
    Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
    Abraham Lincoln Home
    Cozy Dog Drive-In
  11. Day 11

    Springfield, IL - Chicago

    Springfield, IL - Chicago
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Chicago-style deep-dish pizza dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Route 66 Association of Illinois in Pontiac
    • Photo stop at Standard Oil Station in Odell
    • Photo stop at Ambler's Texaco Station in Dwight
    • Drive-by view of Willis Tower
    • Visit official start/finish points of Route 66

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch on your own in Pontiac
    • Chicago-style deep-dish pizza dinner at Giordano's or The Exchequer
    • Evening Architecture River Cruise
    Landmarks
    Route 66 Association of Illinois
    Standard Oil Station
    Ambler's Texaco Station
    Willis Tower
    Chicago Route 66 Start/Finish
  12. Day 12

    Chicago

    Chicago
    End point
    5700 South Cicero Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60638, United States (Chicago O’Hare ORD or Chicago Midway Airport MDW - Any time after 7:00 AM on Day 12, 07:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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