If you want classic historic roadside stops then these route 66 attractions in Texas should have all you need and more. You have vintage buildings lit up with neon, ghost towns, larger than life restaurants (it is Texas after all) and quirky roadside attractions. Texas has some of my favorite stops along the way, it’s … Read more
Oklahoma is a great state for a Route 66 road tripper as you’ll see with the things to see along the way. The Route 66 attractions in Oklahoma vary from museums to giant statues and ghost towns to big vibrant cities. There’s a lot to take in. There are a lot of museums in Oklahoma, … 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
Missouri is known as the Show Me state and with all these Route 66 attractions in Missouri I think we can definitely conclude that they are having fun showing off all the things to do in the state! From the huge city of St Louis, Route 66 drives south west through the state discovering the … Read more
If you are researching Route 66 attractions in Illinois then you’ll be pleased to know that there are a lot of things to do, stops and photo spots to slow you down and encourage you explore. Illinois might be the start or the end of your Route 66 trip and either way it has a … Read more
A road trip along Route 66 is a bucket list adventure for so many people. This Route 66 packing list was designed specifically for people taking the trip and looking for tips on what to pack for overnight stops on the road. Depending on how long you’re planning on driving Route 66, you might have … Read more
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
There are a number of Route 66 guide books on the market at the moment and they really do vary in both the quality and information that’s in them. So which one is the best? I actually wrote this post a number of years ago now (on my travel blog) after we came back from … Read more
Route 66 holidays, and specifically package holidays are quite popular for driving the road. If you’re looking to drive Route 66 from the UK you’re likely wondering if this is the best way to drive the Mother Road or whether there are cheaper or better ways. We drove Route 66 from the UK so I … Read more
If you’ve got your heart set on the iconic road trip you might be wondering when to go. So what’s the best time to do Route 66? Is there a best time or is any time of the year going to work well? Is it worth it if you can’t do it at the best … Read more
