Route 66

[jeff-san]

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I've made the full trip probably 20 times, going back and forth to college, road trips, family vacations, etc. Much of it has not changed since I first saw it in the mid 80s. Me and a buddy drove the whole stretch in my old beater GS convertible, now there's an adventure. If you're interested I can put together a list of cool stuff to see.

Tony

[/ QUOTE ] I would appreciate a list, then I'll hit mapquest to see how many miles I can safely bite off in a day while trying to take in sights and views of things we've never seen....thanks for your help.

[JOZW30]

The Wife and I did a 10 day trip from Cleveland, Ohio to Sedona Arizona this past summer. We picked up Rt. 66 in St. Louis & basically got on and off all the way to Flagstaff.

Some very cool stuff to see, but there are a not really a ton of things to do. A friend is a big fan of the CARS movie, so we found a web site and hit a bunch of the landmarks that were incorporated into the movie.

Don't forget to stop for a steak, and chili at the Big Texan in Amarillo (Need that drooling icon placed here!).

The whole trip was awesome. Spent a couple days in Sedona and did a side trip to the Grand Canyon (our first time) on the return trip.

We even took the dog. I thought that was going to a hassle but he did great and my wife had pet friendly hotels lined up all along the way.

There are somegood Rt. 66 guide bookds and check each states tourism site. My wife found some cool Rt. 66 maps with all of the cool stuff to see.

Good luck you'll have a blast!

[jeff-san]

how many days should I figure to get to CHicago? My girlfriend will be the co-driver and I'm guessing we'll take more time on the way there to take in the sights...I'm sure on the way back we'll probably take 80 across to cut off a bunch of time.

[ORIGLS6]

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Don't forget to stop for a steak, and chili at the Big Texan in Amarillo

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Good eatin'! Right on the highway. East part of town. Ya can't miss it.