route 66 travel information & Guide

Plan your Route 66 Road Trip using our Online Travel Guide. We’ve been there!. We’ve done that! We can show you all of the attractions, landmarks, best sites to see, where to stay, and a lot of the history behind this iconic America’s Highway.

RT 66: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California

Completed Route 66 Sign
A metal sign I made from a photo at the End of the Trail

We’ve travelled Route 66 extensively stopping at almost every single vintage gas station, motel, old ruin, and obscure points of interest along the route. We’ve stayed at some iconic motels and dined at some great restaurants and diners along the way. We’ve also done a lot of research into the history of many of these places and will share all of that here on this Route 66 Online Travel Guide

I hope you’ll have as much fun as we did, and that you’ll find this information both interesting and helpful in planning your own Route 66 road trip.






Historic Chain of Rocks Bridge
on Route 66 over the Mississippi

Chain of Rocks Bridge, Illinois
Photograph of the Chain of Rocks Bridge, from the Illinois side, used to make a vintage looking metal sign. Source: Ben Anderson, www.route66travelinfo.com

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Rail Haven Motel, Springfield, Missouri
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The Historic Rail Haven Motel on Route 66 in Springfield, Missouri

The Munger Moss Motel
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The HISTORIC Munger Moss Motel: A Classic Landmark on Route 66 in Missouri

Standin On The Corner Winslow Arizona
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Welcome to Winslow, Arizona: A Classic Stop on Route 66

Hackberry General Store, Hackberry, Arizona
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SERVICE STATIONS

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Tower Station and U-Drop Inn Cafe

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A Route 66 Landmark About the Tower Station and U-Drop Inn The Tower Station and U-Drop Inn is located at …

CLASSIC MOTELS

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Rail Haven Motel, Springfield, Missouri

The Historic Rail Haven Motel on Route 66 in Springfield, Missouri

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The Rail Haven Motel in Springfield, Missouri, stands as a cherished emblem of America’s golden …

The Munger Moss Motel

The HISTORIC Munger Moss Motel: A Classic Landmark on Route 66 in Missouri

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Located in Lebanon, Missouri, the Munger Moss Motel stands as one of the most iconic …

Springfield Murals

Discover Springfield, Missouri on Route 66: A Complete Travel Guide

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Welcome to Springfield, Missouri Welcome to Springfield, Missouri—an inviting city nestled in the heart of …

Standin On The Corner Winslow Arizona

Welcome to Winslow, Arizona: A Classic Stop on Route 66

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Nestled along the legendary Route 66, Winslow, Arizona, is a small town with a big …

Delgadillo's Barber and Gift Shop

Travel Guide to Seligman, Arizona: The Birthplace of Historic Route 66

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Welcome to Seligman, Arizona Nestled along the storied stretch of Historic Route 66 in Northern …

Hackberry General Store, Hackberry, Arizona

Hackberry Arizona: A Time Capsule on Route 66

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Welcome to Hackberry, Arizona: A Route 66 Time Capsule Tucked away in the high desert …

RT. 66 Travel Guide

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Gemini Giant at the Launching Pad

The History of the Gemini Giant Wilmington, Illinois

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Welcome to Wilmington’s Celestial Giant The history of the Gemini Giant in Wilmington, Illinois. If …

Gemini Giant at the Launching Pad

The Classic Muffler Man Giants on Route 66

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The Giant Fiberglass Muffler Men of Route 66: Guardians of the Mother Road Traveling along …

Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum, Pontiac, Illinois

Exploring Route 66 Landmarks in Pontiac, Illinois

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About Pontiac, Illinois Pontiac, Illinois, is a historic and vibrant city located in Livingston County, …

national parks

THE PAINTED DESERT IN ARIZONA – AN IN-DEPTH LOOK

The Painted Desert in Arizona has been inspiring travelers for centuries. Its unique, vibrant colors …

Petrified Forest National Park

The Petrified Forest National Park includes a 28 mile road through the heart of the …