Route 66

[birdie]

Ok here we go taking the grandson on Route 66. We will be starting at
Springfield Il and ending in Santa Monica. Any tips hints or advice.

[K0LCB]

Fasten your chin straps, and tie everything down. Portions through Missouri and Oklahoma are real rough

[1retired06]

Enjoy!

[jcurtis934]

I think you'll find that new mexico and arizona have the best preserved sections of the mother road. East of albuquerque clear through town (central have) is quite a few miles that I always rode bicycles on. An old section of old 66 used to loop up to santa fe. And if you or he likes narrow gauge railroads...then a ride on the cumbres and toltec out of chama, new mexico is a must do...much better than durango to silverton in colorado! In arizona, there is a tiny section at painted desert, some in flagstaff, the main street in williams (gateway to grand canyon), and a decent bit on both sides of seligman. In albuquerque, he might enjoy the tram ride to the top of sandia mountain. John

[BB_TX]

Have never done it although I think it would make for a great trip. From what I have read you need a really good book(s) and/or travel guide to be able follow what is left of it and locate the true remaining original sites of that era.

"Standing on the corner in Windslow, Arizona and such a fine sight to see"

[Capt Kidd]

Make sure you "stand on the corner in Winslow, AZ". You will find that 66 is somewhat hard to follow until you get west of MO. Then it gets easier as it usually the frontage road of the freeway.

Have FUN its a great trip, I took it this last spring with my PT Cruiser ragtop and teardrop trailer.

[stengels]

If your grandson is of the age to enjoy the "Cars" movies, don't miss Seligman, where they have the original cars and trucks that were the inspiration for the movies. He'll enjoy it.