Our route 66 planning guide will help you plan your american road trip adventure including, when to go, how many days you need, how to rent a car, what to see, where to stay, etc. Illinois, missouri, kansas, oklahoma, texas, new mexico, arizona, and california. Route 66 bridge over the chicago, rock island, and gulf railroad. Whether you have an air conditioning,electrical or appliance service need, we can repair your rv quickly to get you back on the road. Together they have published two books on the rv lifestyle. Each subdivision may be enabled or disabled at any time using the checkboxes provided. Plan your trip well in advance to book what you want if the three below dont tickle your road trip fancy. These dates are approximate because route 66 was continually being moved, rerouted, improved and changed.
This list was just a taste of the many different attractions that are featured along route 66. When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an empty page. If you are an essential employee or service provider, please contact the route 66 rv resort office at 5053528000. This website relies entirely on the experiences of its users so please feel free to recommend your own personal favourites. Are you thinking of traveling down the famous route 66 this year. We will continue to assist all essential workers with site reservations. Detailed 2 week route 66 itinerary plan the ultimate route. Route 66 became an escape path for americans during the dust bowl 1930s, when over 2 million people migrated west towards california, in search of new lives. Included below are maps of the eight states through which route 66 passed, showing the overall, approximate path through each state.
Route 66 camping is the perfect addition to your iconic american road trip. Jul 11, 2019 our route 66 road trip begins, after spending a day in chicago we set off down historic route 66 from chicago to springfield, illinois. Here you can come off the interstate and actually drive for several miles on the original route 66. Jan 22, 2020 state by state detail of rv campgrounds. Detailed 2 week route 66 itinerary plan the ultimate.
If youre looking for a separate map for route 66 rather than from guide books then these maps come highly recommended. Jim hinckley is the author of five previous books on route 66 including voyageur press route 66 backroads, ghost towns of route 66, and route 66 treasures and he maintains a daily blog called route 66 chronicles. Our statebystate, townbytown list has contact information so that you can check the camp grounds features and book your space now, online or by phone. This site may be the most complete route 66 resource guide we have ever seen. Doomed or not, by the 1960s, many points of interest were familiar landmarks to a new generation of travelers, and the television series route 66 was aired driving the mother road into homes all over america. What do i need to know when i consider driving route 66 in an rv. Happy trails rv park, 18376 campground road, phillipsburg, mo 417 5323422 book. Traveling route 66 in new mexico is a bit of a chooseyourownadventure drive since the state is home to two different alignments of the mother road. The route 66 you travel today can vary from the original or historic 66.
Route 66 rv offers complete rv parts, rv service and rv repair for your new or used rv. In fact, at one point we had a huge corkboard hanging on our wall with a map of. The highspeed i40 freeway gives quick access to some of the best surviving stretches of the old road, and these are some of the most captivating parts of route 66 anywhere. Compiled by kathy weiser, this remarkable site includes historical and current photographs, articles, tall tales, and memorabilia. Route 66 was one of the united states first continuous stretches of paved highway, and served as a major path for those who migrated west.
The illustrated route 66 historical atlas hinckley, jim on. Hit the mother road and discover the best route 66 camping. We are a locally owned rv dealership and rv parts and repair shop in the mountains of northern arizona, located on a piece of old route 66 just outside of flagstaff. The last alignments were interstates and are not drawn on the map. Route 66 rv park map of park albuquerque, new mexico. But it will help you understand in which order the alignments were made. The definitive, fully illustrated statebystate atlas of the shifting alignments, historic sites.
It has made my trip planning so much easier since i can filter out campgrounds that cannot accommodate our trailer. Moons road trip books offer practical tools to get you on the road and ready for an epic drive. The route 66 map series by jim ross and jerry mcclanahan map. R oute 66, and its 2,500 miles, is known affectionately as the mother road. There are rv parks, campgrounds, and dry camping options scattered on or near route 66. Map showing approximate route 66 location from chicago to st. Welcome to route 66 rv resort, albuquerques premiere rv park located on the mother road. Unlock the route 66 navigation features with oneyear or 7day licence. We will follow the old road as closely as possible.
Route 66 is the ultimate american road trip and weve put together a comprehensive 2 week route 66 itinerary to help drivers navigate this historic route. Albuquerques newest rv park has many options for your next rv getaway. What started as a record of my personal route 66 experience has grown into an active community of route 66 veterans and newcomers alike. Rental renting a motorhome or a recreational vehicle rv and taking to the road is ideal for those who want to embark on a selfsufficient driving holiday where your vehicle is actually your home. Also, start thinking about getting from your home to the starting point and from the end point back home. Discover our shared heritage travel itinerary route 66. The worldwide, nonprofit organization dedicated to directing the publics attention to the importance of u. Adventuretours celebrates the highways continuing importance by organizing the first ever historic rv tour across america on the mother road. Seligman is a delightful town and retains all the flavour of the old road. Arguably the most iconic of all american road trips, route 66 was established in 1926 and is one of the original us highways. Click here for a bing map to get directions to all the sites in this travel itinerary. By planning your route and which attractions you want to see, you can better plan your days and take your time traveling. Be sure to check out the route 66 recipes kathy has. Every new or used rv purchased from a route 66 rv network dealer comes with our exclusive customer care promises at no charge.
Best books for planning a route 66 trip the lost adventure. Illinois was the first of the eight states through which route 66 passed to have its segment of u. Another famous book in the world of route 66 travel. Laguna development corporation has announced the temporary closure of the route 66 rv resort to all travelers effective wednesday, april 8, 2020. Within each map the route has been subdivided into sections to allow you to focus on one chunk at a time.
Click on a section of the map for a more detailed map and links to route 66 sites. How to plan your route 66 trip with simple steps to plan your road trip. One of the wonders of the natural world, the grand canyon of the colorado river277 miles long, more than a mile deep, and anywhere from 5 to 18 miles acrossdefies description, and if youre anywhere nearby, you owe it to yourself to stop for a look. If you are considering taking the trip, be sure to plan your trip out. For generations, route 66 was the primary road across the country to the pacific ocean, linking chicago, illinois to southern california. It is popular lore in movies, songs, books like the grapes of wrath, and tv shows. Use this page to order your brochures, and they will be mailed to you free of charge. Jan 21, 2020 in step one you defined the possible starting and ending cities of your road trip. This book also includes colorful photos and strategic trip ideas, so you can fully explore the. Alignment changed over the years, as highway engineering improved. Route 66 part 1 the road trip begins driving from chicago. Here are five rv routes to tour americas most beautiful natural preserves.
As route 66 doesnt appear on modern maps anymore, one needs a good description before heading out on the old 2lane highway. As one of the original highways, it offered hope and opportunity to those who traveled its length. Travel route 66 a guide to the history, sights, and destinations along the main street of america. I dont hesitate to recommend it, based on hinckleys earlier books.
However, as with the ez66 guide this book is one of the most recommended. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that there are over 150 rv dealerships across north america ready and willing to meet your service needs. This is a listing of route 66 campgrounds and rv parks ive compiled. For rv travelers who wish to escape to the past, historic route 66 has what you have been looking for. The santa fe loop was bypassed in 1937 for a more direct path from santa rosa to albuquerque, which includes a long stretch of i40. I recommend rv trip wizard to other rvers all the time. Rvers have been hitting the road with just a map and maybe a. There are many sources online and in print that document. Its a large, hardback, glossy paged, full colour celebration of route 66.
In many areas route 66 has completely disappeared, in others it runs alongside the inevitable interstates. Enjoy classic rv camping with resortstyle living and amenities. Again they are by the same publishers as the ez66 guide book and actually its the same maps as the book. Our route 66 road trip begins, after spending a day in chicago we set off down historic route 66 from chicago to springfield, illinois. Book great value rental rvs online with campanda and discover the usa. No comfort food is more synonymous with the roadside diners along oklahomas stretch of route 66 than the star of the states official meal chicken fried steak. So for connoisseurs and chicken fried steak newcomers alike, here are the top locations to sink your teeth into this tasty dish on route 66. In order to get the turnbyturn route description, select a state below. Clicking on them may result in a commission being paid to us if you. Check a map to identify the main places you will visit grand canyon. The optional pre1932 alignment west of mclean is a graveldirt surface and should be avoided when wet. Closing credit sequence from rv where the cast including jeff daniels, jojo and the late robin williams perform bobby troups route 66.
The detailed daybyday route 66 itinerary covers all the basic details mileage, general route and sightseeing highlights along the 2,400 mile route. If youre not yet a diehard route 66 fan, traveling historic route 66 through arizona is bound to convert you. Highway route 66 in americas cultural heritage and acquiring the federal, state and private support necessary to preserve the historic landmarks and revitalize the economies of communities along the entire 2,400mile stretch of road. Driving historic route 66 through arizona road trip usa. The original route 66, also known as americas main street, was one of the first highways built in the united states in 1926, originating in chicago, illinois and running southwest until its terminus in santa monica, california. Map and directions route 66 rv resort albuquerque, nm. If you are planning a trip on route 66, i would recommend this map because i have bought other maps for a trip to take a trip on route 66 and they havent been much help because you cant find route 66 on thd map, you basically have to follow interstate 40, which. Ultimate route 66 road trip planning guide independent. This map shows most of the alignments that route 66 followed. Americas longest small town by jim hinckley, is a photographic journey that travels from chicago, illinois to santa monica, california and serves as both a history of the iconic highway as well as a welcome update on the attractions and businesses that are still in operation and thriving such as local diners, fast food driveins and rustic steakhouses. Rv runaway vacation closing credits route 66 in hd. Guide to planning a route 66 road trip independent travel cats. In step one you defined the possible starting and ending cities of your road trip.
Rv parks near route 66 park map happy trails rv park. Welcome and thank you for visiting the arizona route 66 rv dealership website. Purchase your rv from a route 66 rv network dealer and join an elite group of rvers who prefer to. Its the quintessential crosscountry road trip experience. Many of the towns and villages along the old route are still maintaining their appearance of terms as if it were 50 to 70 years ago. Route 66, photos, maps, travel information, hotels, and things to see. Its not a guidebook and its not a map, but the route 66 encyclopedia by jim hinckley is a phenomenal book on the subject of route 66. Route 66 navigation is a free app with inapp subscription for full navigation features. Rv dealers federal government contractors auto repair verified.
Map of historic route 66 from illinois to california. View the property map for info and availability on rv sites at route 66 rv resort. Route 66 maps in each state, route 66 segment maps, route. Dualentry bath three slides separate garage queensize bed full and half bath load and unload quickly and easily with the ramp that leads straight into the separate garage in this stryker toy hauler.
Oklahoma offers a wide selection of free brochures, so you can find information for the entire state or just the area you plan to visit. The free app allows you to view all the poi, events on route 66, news, send your travel report or use s. Full information on each rv park and campground for your recreational vehicle or motorhome along us route 66. Route 66 maps in each state, route 66 segment maps, route 66. We cover quirky route 66 roadside attractions, historical buildings, vintage roadside. For me, the process of planning my route 66 road trip was a large part of the. Some tips and advice for driving route 66 in an rv. A trip down route 66 is a trip back in time to the days when route 66 really was main street usa. The route 66 rv resort campground is conveniently located less than 20 minutes west from downtown albuquerque on interstate 40. Valero service 2718 route 66 delmont, pa rv dealers mapquest.
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