Kirsty Bartholomew 
Route 66 attractions and roadside stops are one part of what made the historic road special over the years. Especially in the heyday of road trips for leisure purposes, in the 50s and 60s, the roadside attractions really made the journey. When planning a Route 66 trip it’s often hard to know where to start … Read more
You might not think that there are many Route 66 attractions in Kansas to see, and in comparison to the other states on the Mother Road, you might be right. Kansas only has 13 miles of road to their name on Route 66 but they do still manage to pack in some fantastic sites to … Read more
The town of Oatman, Arizona on Route 66 is one unique place to visit! Amazing views on the way, history and tales, wild donkeys (burros) and gun fights await you in this town and if that hasn’t piqued your interest then I’m not sure what will! Perched high in the hills, Oatman is a really … Read more
Sat in amongst the pylons that cross the skyline as you drive the Mother Road through Texas you might think that one looks just like a giant cross – and you’d be right! Situated a stones throw from Route 66 is one of many ‘giants’ on the road – some call it the Giant Cross, … Read more
As contrasts go, Las Vegas and Route 66 is a pretty big one. I guess you still have the kitsch and neon but it’s quite a different experience to head out of the city towards one of the great US roads. On our trip from Route 66 to Las Vegas (we did the opposite way!) … Read more
Wide open roads, quirky stops, classic and iconic American backdrops – it’s clear to see why Route 66 is on the bucket list of so many people. The romance of the road is definitely not dead! Planning the bucket list road trip is a little more down to earth though and for many people this … Read more
The first parts of figuring out your own Route 66 itinerary are filled with frustration about where to go, when to stop, how long to drive etc, etc. You know the score! Sometimes just having a sample itinerary in front of you to copy bits from can be really helpful. Either you’ll say – yup, … Read more
We’ve all seen the disaster movies where a meteor hits the earth and chaos ensues haven’t we? Did you know that not far off Route 66 there’s a real crater caused by one (a meteor, not a disaster movie!) that you can visit? It’s a unique attraction, it’s a little quirky and you can tick … Read more
You have 3 weeks to travel Route 66, but where do you even start when planning how long to drive, where to stop each day and what to see? For many road trippers planning the perfect Route 66 road trip can get a little bit overwhelming. I totally understand and have felt the same myself … Read more
If you’re not close enough to any of Route 66 to just drive then it’s likely you’ll be looking into flights for your trip. But where do you fly into for Route 66? We’ll be having a look at the options in this post. When flying to start a Route 66 road trip most people … Read more