Our route 66 planning guide will help you plan your american road trip adventure including, when to go, how many days you need. Michael wallis was born in saint louis, missouri, right off the highway. Mar 23, 2018 before you start planning the road trip of a lifetime, its important to know what exactly route 66 is. Then there was the route 66 tv show, and a market for route 66 memorabilia, souvenirs, gifts, and clothing. The route 66 postcard coloring book contains 20 postcards of various places along americas mother road, each ready for your own artistic touch. At the age of almost 40, i was starting to wonder if i would ever get the chance to journey down the old mother road, that was until one day a few months ago when one of my old school friends called me up and invited me and my son to. International route 66 mother road festival, springfield, il. Life is percolating once again on this beloved highway as revitalization projects, like the national park service route 66 corridor preservation program, breathe new life into historic route 66.
Among the artifacts, youll find the bus and van of route 66 icon, bob waldmirea true legend of the mother road. The airconditioned rooms include a satellite tv with extended movie channels. Because of the spread of covid19, travel plans are on hold right now but we hope to still offer you inspiration and planning tips for the future. A route 66 road trip is a 2,400 mile driving adventure along what is probably the most famous road in the world. A microwave and a refrigerator are found in each room at route 66 motel.
Bobby troup, songwriter of get your kicks on route 66 any of you who love nostalgia will love route 66. This book takes the traveller through each of the eight route 66 states with descriptions of nostalgic people and sites along the route. Olsen this is just a really cool book with photos of many special places on route 66 taken back in the day, along with descriptive text and often, modern day photos which show what the sites look like now. The lively text supplies helpful background on route 66 towns and identifies local landmarks along the way, while. The mother road could have become a forgotten footnotebut the spirit of route 66 lives on. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.
John steinbeck described route 66 as the mother road and that stuck as one of its many nicknames. Known as the mother road, it stretched from the great lakes to the shores of californias pacific coast. If you love route 66, enjoy coloring, and like to share with others, this book is for you. The legacy of obrien tire and auto service continues. This site may be the most complete route 66 resource guide we have ever seen. After 17 years of research, wallis presents the definitive chronicle of route 66, from its founding to its interstateinduced demise to its current revival. May 31, 2017 route 66, americas mother road, revs back to life as 2,400 mile ghost town begins attracting tourists in nostalgiadriven revival. A placard in park central square was dedicated to the city by the route 66 association of missouri, and traces of the mother road are still visible in downtown springfield along kearney street, glenstone avenue, college, and st. He has lived in seven of the eight states along its path. Guided 66 tour book david knudson, national historic route 66 federation. To make that trip a success, we advise you to take some maps with you, in addition to a. 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. Route 66 no longer exists but you can still trace the route of the old road, most of which is still drivable.
In his pulitzer prizewinning 1939 novel the grapes of wrath, about dust bowl migrants of the 1930s, steinbeck devoted a chapter to route 66, which he dubbed the mother road, a. A cruise along oklahomas stretch of route 66 during the winter months is a surefire way to cure cabin fever and warm up your winter with the nostalgia and friendly faces of the mother road. When jack rittenhouse wrote a guide book to highway 66. Attractions a complete list with links to all the attractions and landmarks. On the way to oklahoma city we will stop several times to experience major 66 landmarks. It has had many names in the past and is most often called the main street of america or mother road. 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. Our route 66 explorer is the all time classic american road trip. Nov 24, 2019 day six on the mother road route 66 last updated.
By 1930, route 66 was in important route for both truckers and travellers alike, and by 1939 it became known as the mother road thanks to john steinbecks classic the grapes of wrath. This historic route 66 tour takes you on an unforgettable selfdrive journey filled with captivating americana and the history of. A mustsee is the illinois route 66 hall of fame and museum in pontiac, packed full with the finest memorabilia associated with the history of route 66. However, as with the ez66 guide this book is one of the most recommended by veterans of the mother road. I couldnt believe i had zipped right by so many other historic places along the route while driving the interstate. A place called rainwater the jones family series book 3. The romance of route 66 continues to captivate people around the world. Route 66 originally ran through 8 states and covered almost 4,000 kilometers. Route 66 began in 1926 and stretched from chicago to santa monica in california.
Best route 66 books 47 books meet your next favorite book. I will treasure my trip forever, and this book recaptures very vividly every memory. Route 66 the mother road back in time general highway. Published by the national federation of route 66, this guide is the bible of places to eat and sleep along the historic route. A cruise along oklahomas stretch of route 66 during the winter months is a surefire way to cure cabin fever and warm up your winter with the nostalgia and friendly faces of. To further the popularity of route 66, john steinbeck proclaimed route 66 the mother road in his 1939 book the grapes of wrath. Be sure to check out the route 66 recipes kathy has. Like route 40 and the national road, route 66 has shared the title the main street of america. Route 66 camping is the perfect addition to your iconic american road trip. Ultimate route 66 road trip planning guide independent. Historic route 66 through arizona runs past dozens of remarkable towns along some of the oldest and longest stilldriveable stretches of the mother road. International route 66 mother road festival home facebook. As one of the original highways, it offered hope and opportunity to those who traveled its length.
Books that honor a part of american history and serve as educational tools or travel guides for route 66. In the books section, youll find a variety of books ranging from guidebooks youll wear out on the road on your next route 66 trip, to beautiful coffee table books that will inspire you and your guests into taking that route 66 trip of a lifetime. Song of the road route 66 series book 3 dorothy garlock. Up early, the laundry is spinning and the gate of the secret compound is unlocked. In clinton, oklahoma i noticed signs for a route 66 museum and decided to break the monotony of the drive by stopping. After passing through oklahoma city well ride the longest remaining stretch of the 19281932 alignments portland cement.
Ever since, hundreds of books, maps, videos and magazine articles have been written and published about the mother road. From its beginning in chicago, route 66 headed south through illinois and missouri. A journey across route 66 takes you back to the time when many. Written by one of the authorities on route 66, author, michael wallis captures the heart of route 66. Americas main street is celebration, michael wallis hit the road again, revisiting people and. Its outdated due to its having been written in 1990, and a lot has changed on the road since then both for better and for worse, but the history of all of the beloved landmarks doesnt change. Step around back for a photo op with the worlds largest route 66 shield. Before you start planning the road trip of a lifetime, its important to know what exactly route 66 is. Oklahoma has the most miles of route 66, and more of the original road than any other state. From the ariston cafe in illinois, to roys cafe in california, travelers along americas mother road were treated to some mighty fine cooking along the way route 66 enthusiasts to this day still enjoy some of that same hometown cooking as they revisit this important roadway.
Gilligans comprehensive route book book used in conjunction with our gps programme gilligans music for the mother road a cd with over 150 essential songs for your time driving 66 a personal meeting and book signing with renowned route 66 author and historian jim hinckley. Best books for planning a route 66 trip the lost adventure. Highoctane fifth edition drew knowles recommended route 66 crossings. The numerical designation 66 was assigned to the chicagotolos angeles route on april 30, 1926, in springfield, missouri. Hit the mother road and discover the best route 66 camping. Now in its 17th edition, the route 66 dining and lodging guide is one of the route 66 guidebooks that unfortunately passed me by when i took my trip in 2007. You will find all the attractions and sights of that town. September 2123, 2018 downtown springfield, illinois. Route 66, americas mother road, revs back to life daily. With all this attention plus the popularity of the automobile, the filling stations were built with clear association to. Compiled by kathy weiser, this remarkable site includes historical and current photographs, articles, tall tales, and memorabilia. Then there was the route 66 tv show, and a market for route 66.
It crosses eight states, three time zones, and covers 2,448 miles about 4,000 km. Mother road route 66 passport mother road passport. Route 66 had been a strange fascination of mine ever since i read the grapes of wrath when i was in college. 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. A tale of american resilience, the us route 66 covers 8 states in 14 days. Guided route 66 motorcycle tours on a harleydavidson. Route 66 was the road of dreamers and ramblers, drifters and writers, the road of john steinbeck, woody guthrie, and jack kerouac. Within one mile of motel route 66, guests will find harvey house, amtrak station barstow and the route 66 museum. Plan the ultimate route 66 road trip for your family gallery. Route 66, americas mother road, revs back to life as 2,400 mile ghost town begins attracting tourists in nostalgiadriven revival. Driving historic route 66 through arizona road trip usa.
Best times for a route 66 road trip moon travel guides. Apr 12, 2020 a route 66 road trip is a 2,400 mile driving adventure along what is probably the most famous road in the world. In 1938, route 66 became the first completely paved highway in the united states. Etched into american folklore by those migrating west during the great depression. That was the start of my fascination with the mother road. The mother road by wallis, michael and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Route 66 the mother road by michael wallis abebooks.
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