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Route 66 in Arizona: driving the Mother Road in the Grand Canyon state

January 12, 2023May 29, 2022 by Kirsty
Road sign along Route 66 in Arizona

We’re getting near the end of our trip and entering the the seventh state, assuming you’re driving the whole road, which brings us to Route 66 in Arizona! Arizona has something for everyone whether you’re looking for wide open spaces and National Parks to hike in or small towns with old motels and characters to … Read more

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Route 66 in New Mexico: driving the mother road in the Land of Enchantment

December 8, 2022May 17, 2022 by Kirsty
Yellow car advertising a museum on Route 66 in New Mexico

We’re now looking at the sixth state on this road trip, assuming you’re driving the whole road, which sees you take in Route 66 in New Mexico! There’s a couple of ways to travel this state due to a major alignment change early on in the road’s history. You can travel north to the city … Read more

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Route 66 in Texas: driving the mother road in the Lone Star State

October 11, 2022May 13, 2022 by Kirsty
large road sign along route 66 in Texas

The fifth state on your road trip sees you take Route 66 in Texas! You’ll only travel a small portion of the state through the panhandle in the very north. The land here is very flat, and some may say boring, but there’s a lot to see and do if you’re looking for old Route … Read more

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Is Route 66 worth it? 9 reasons to take a road trip

September 20, 2022May 11, 2022 by Kirsty
flags at the mid point of Route 66

Talk about driving Route 66 and you’ll always get a tonne of people saying how it’s on their bucket list and that they really want to do it – doesn’t matter their age or demographic, it seems to transcend the lot! But one of the following questions that often comes up is: Is Route 66 … Read more

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Route 66 in Oklahoma: the mother road in the Sooner State

December 8, 2022May 9, 2022 by Kirsty
Bridge in Tulsa on Route 66 in Oklahoma

Route 66 in Oklahoma, is the fourth state you’ll drive through (hopefully if you didn’t miss out the small section in Kansas!) if you’re driving west. Oklahoma has quite a lot of mileage and things to do and once you get in to this state you’ll see that they have a great fondness for the … Read more

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Route 66 in Kansas: the Mother Road in the Sunflower State

May 6, 2022 by Kirsty
Signpost in Galena on Route 66 in Kansas

Route 66 in Kansas, is the third state you’ll drive through if you’re driving west from the beginning point in Illinois. It’s just a small section of the expanse of Kansas and you’ll just drive 13 miles across the very corner tip of the state, but still well worth the visit. This part of Kansas … Read more

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Best National Parks on Route 66 – what to see along or near the road

October 20, 2022May 4, 2022 by Kirsty
Sign at Petrified Forest National Park on Route 66

While Route 66 can conjure up thoughts of small town America there’s so much more to the road as you drive along. America’s wonderful natural spaces, historic sights and National Parks are dotted along the road in amongst the towns and cities. We’re looking at National Parks on Route 66 in this post but as … Read more

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Route 66 LA to Vegas: 1 day driving itinerary

April 10, 2023May 2, 2022 by Kirsty
Road sign to Las Vegas and Barstow on Route 66

The drive from LA to Vegas is one that many people take rather than fly between the cities. It’s a short flight but with check in times and navigating airports it can be a lot of hassle. And if you drive? Well you can make a day of it, visit some classic and iconic spots … Read more

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Route 66 Motels and Hotels in California

April 29, 2022 by Kirsty
Sunset view from Route 66 motel in California

The final state along an epic road trip for some and the start of a trip for others. California has a lot to offer people who might just be getting a taste of the road while in LA or those who are road weary and still need a good Route 66 motel for the night! … Read more

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Route 66 motels and hotels in Arizona

January 12, 2023April 28, 2022 by Kirsty
deserted road in Arizona on Route 66

If classic motels are on your Route 66 bucket list then Arizona is for you! Some of our favorite stops have been in the state of Arizona and it definitely helps you get that Route 66 vibe! Notable Places to Stay on Route 66 in Arizona What kind of Route 66 motels in Arizona can … Read more

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Hey! I'm Kirsty, a travel blogger and self confessed Route 66 obsessive. I created this site to help you plan Route 66 road trips after we struggled to get simple, clear help to drive it.

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The story of Route 66 is a colonial one and often ignores the indigenous people of America, many of whom were uprooted, moved on and treated horrendously.

I would like to acknowledge the ancestral land on which the road travels through and the Native Americans who call it home.

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