Completed in 1938, Route 66, which once served as the main corridor taking drivers from Chicago to Los Angeles, sparks excitement and a feeling of freedom in many travelers who love the open road. Route 66 is also know as "The Mother Road", "The Main Street of America" and "The Will Rogers Highway".

Route 66 is 2448 miles long. In 1926 only 800 miles of Route 66 were paved. Only in 1937 Route 66 got paved end-to-end. Route 66 crosses 8 states and 3 time zones. Driving the complete route takes about 37 hours.

Since most of us do not have the time to drive the entire route, we have listed some suggestions of Route 66 Vacations that you can enjoy at a more leisurely pace.

Illinois
  Chicago is a great Route 66 vacation destination. There are so many Route 66 places to explore both historic and modern. It is of course where Route 66 begins at Grant Park. More ...
   
Missouri
  St. Louis has the feel of the south with excitement around every corner. If your an adult there are many historic and modern destinations to explore. And if children are traveling with you they will have plenty to do. Missouri is known as the "Show Me" state and they have got lots to show you. More ...
   
Oklahoma
  Tulsa is oil, cattle, and fun. Tulsa is the second-largest city in the U.S. state of Oklahoma with a wide range of things to do and places to see. Tulsa is a great Route 66 vacation. More ...
   
Texas
  Amarillo is our suggestion for a Route 66 vacation in Texas. Amarillo is one of the last places on earth where the Old West is just minutes away. Amarillo sits at the crossroads of America, almost equidistant from both coasts. From outdoor activities to western heritage to a flourishing arts scene, there is so much to do in Amarillo. More ...
   
New Mexico
  Albuquerque is the heart of the Route 66 expeince in New Mexico. In Albuquerque, Route 66 runs through the center of the city with many interesting places to stop.  Albuquerque’s history dates back 12,000 years when the Ancient Puebloan Indians settled in the area. More ...
   
Arizona
  Kingman is the heart of Historic Route 66 in Arizona. The City of Kingman is in a broad valley between the pine-forested Hualapai Mountain on the east, and the rugged Cerbat and Black Mountain ranges on the west. Kingman offers the best of Arizona's high desert lifestyle. More ...
   
California
  Los Angles has so many Route 66 vacation ideas that you might want to spend a couple weeks there. And, your right next door to Santa Monica where Route 66 ends in California. More ...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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