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Route 66 in Illinois: the mother road in the prairie state

April 8, 2022April 6, 2022 by Kirsty
Mural on Route 66 in Illinois

Route 66 in Illinois is where it all started. On the shores of Lake Michigan you can wave good bye to one huge body of water and get motoring to find another huge body of water across country. This is the State where the dreams of the nostalgic and iconic road trip start. If you’re … Read more

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Route 66 motels and hotels in Illinois

January 7, 2023March 25, 2022 by Kirsty
Route 66 sign in Chicago

When looking for ideas on where to stay along Route 66 it helps to break it all down into smaller chunks. The whole road is long and there’s a big difference with what’s available in Illinois to some of the later states on your journey. For many, Illinois is the first stop you’ll have on … Read more

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45+ Route 66 Attractions in Illinois you shouldn’t miss

December 6, 2022February 28, 2022 by Kirsty
historic Route 66 Illinois road sign

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

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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.

I love history and learning about what the world has to offer. I hope you'll enjoy some of the things I've discovered about the Mother Road as you plan your vacation

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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.

It is my desire to learn more about this area and share that education where I can through this platform.

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