What is Route 66?
What is Route 66?
From flashy neon to roadside kitsch, here’s everything you need to know about the Mother Road, complete with interactive maps. Route 66 is the quintessential embodiment of the road and all its greatest promises: freedom and serendipity, kitsch and living history, and a case study of the very particular way Americans have moved and multiplied.
What is the Route 66 Interpretive Center in Chandler?
Chandler is home to the Route 66 Interpretive Center, which is a bit of a departure from other Mother Road museums for its emphasis on education.
Where can I rent a motorcycle for a Route 66 trip?
A variety of motorcycle rental plans are available, such as those from Eaglerider Motorcycle Rentals. Out West, your motorcycle can be picked up at a number of rental locations in Nevada, California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. If you are starting your Route 66 trip further north, motorcycle pickup locations in Illinois are available.
Where to eat on Route 66 in Chicago?
(Photo by Easyturn/Getty Images) Restaurants still maintaining Route 66’s traditions of roadside hospitality include the Rich and Creamy ice cream stand, Joliet Kicks on Route 66 and Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket in Hinsdale, which specializes in fried chicken, served under the slogan, “Get Your Chicks on Route 66.”
How long does it take to drive Route 66 in Kansas?
The Kansas section of Route 66 is short but sweet, and manages to pack in several must-see stops in a little under 14 miles (13.2 to be exact). This small stretch passes through three towns—Galena, Riverton, and Baxter Springs—and can be driven in as little as 30 minutes.
How do I calculate the total distance of my Route 66 trip?
Check our Route 66 travel planner Tool; it will let you calculate the total distance of your journey between the starting and ending points that you select. It will also give you the total driving time and the Trip duration at the selected driving speed and hours of driving per day, plus a map showing the itinerary.
