So, what states does Route 66 go through? When figuring out your trip on the Mother Road I know that these are your most asked questions (because they were mine) so next in my series for you when researching the road is all about the states of the US you’ll see. Starting in the midwest … Read more
Historic Route 66 sounds almost mythical doesn’t it? Perhaps it’s Hollywood romantiscing the open road that makes us so attracted to it, but is it real and if so does Route 66 still exist? As a Brit I had heard of the road but I hadn’t really much knowledge of it until I watched Disney’s … Read more
The most famous road in the world has to begin and end somewhere. So where does Route 66 start and end in the USA? I’m currently listening to the famous song ‘Route 66’ by Chuck Berry and even he’s not being very specific about it! And if you’re currently planning a trip on the Mother … Read more
The idea to get in a car at Chicago and motor west until you get to LA is a simple one and many people do it each year. For those who are planning a once in a lifetime trip you might want these Route 66 tips to help guide you. When we drove the road … Read more
Driving the Mother Road makes you think of small town America and miles between each stop. There are actually a number of major cities on Route 66 to enjoy on a road trip though. So what are they, are they worth a visit or should you just stick to the small towns? Cities along Route … Read more
How long does it take to drive Route 66? For many people it’s the first question when planning a Route 66 road trip and it’s a good question at that. Will my vacation time be enough? Will I be exhausted when I’m done and need another vacation? Will I get to see all that I … Read more
When the makers of Pixar’s Cars decided they were going to make the film they headed straight to Route 66 to get inspiration, learn from the residents and enjoy the stories. There’s not one single location that is Radiator Springs, you’ll see so many towns that remind you of the make believe film location all … Read more
Route 66 is filled with stories and ideals as the road that allowed Americans freedom. If you’re looking for some Route 66 facts you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re just thirsty for knowledge about the Mother Road or you’re cramming for a trivia or quiz night these facts and statistics about Route 66 … Read more
Traveling Route 66 is a dream for so many people, but is it something that is doable with kids in tow? Is it somewhere that you should wait and experience when they’ve grown or can you enjoy it now? When we took our kids on a Route 66 trip we really didn’t know what to … Read more
