Planning a trip from CA to Chicago, and want to maximize time on Route 66.
Any recommendations, based on personal experience?
Planning on 5 days of travel, so side trips far off the paved path will have to limited.
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To find parts of Route 66, you have to take side trips. This site claims to have a map and guide book for sale that will tell you about the 'old highway'. http://www.historic66.com/
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I am leaving this open to attract more answers.
We have a book coming from AAA (please note the extra 'A') , and already have another one which gives some recommendations, as well as detailed route data.
I do want to thank all of those who googled for me.
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I didn't google.
My recommendations were from personal experience.
jerryb30
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Sorry. I know that. Any taverns or restaurants to recommend along the way?
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Not that I can remember.
It's been quite a while.
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Have traveled by car and motorcycle. Defiantly go to Painted Desert and Grand Canyon. We stayed in a cabin beside the Canyon. Great photo opportunities at sunset. Also check this out: http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2220
jerryb30
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We only have 5 days, so we will have to use interstate part of the way. Any can't miss spots in OK and MO?
Looks like we'll take it easier than planned. Maybe 7 days between Barstow, CA and St Louis, MO.
So, 2 days to offer memorable spots.
New Mexico, especially, as we have little input on that state.
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I'll keep you posted on status on the real TA.
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