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03/19/2007 03:55:37 PM · #1 |
A few of you guys already know that I'm planning a massive road trip- covering most of the continental US (and some of Canada and Alaska). Either way because we̢۪re hitting SO many things, it̢۪s impossible for us to just drive down route 66.
What are the best (interesting, Americana, scenic) sections to see on the good ol̢۪ mother road?
I guess I̢۪m looking for spans of about 30-100 miles.
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03/19/2007 04:40:17 PM · #2 |
| Are you going to Alaska? A cool route would be take a ferry on the Marine highway; if it goes to Washington. |
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03/19/2007 04:44:40 PM · #3 |
Route 66 once extended from Chicago to California but does not exist as a continual road anymore.
If you want to be on part of the original road you could go to Eureka, Missouri (just west of St. Louis). This is the website for the Route 66 State Park.
The Wikipedia Website has a map and lists parallel routes.
If there are particular areas or cities along the way that you would like to visit, maybe other dpc'ers would be able to give advice.
For example, along the route is Springfield, Illinois, with the main tourist draw being Abraham Lincoln history and cozy dogs.
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03/19/2007 04:58:17 PM · #4 |
| The path of Route 66 in New Mexico has changed several times, but generally runs parallel to I-40 and is often the frontage road for I-40. The really good stuff in New Mexico is in the Western part out near the state line with Arizona. Many fabulous rock formations in that area extending well into Arizona. Window Rock is only about 30 miles north of the highway, turn North at Gallup, NM. Of course the old road has hundreds of dilapidated cafes and service stations that are picturesque in themselves. One interesting restoration dating from the 1950s is the "El Comedor" Restaurant in Moriarty, NM (30 miles East of Albuquerque). It's main claim to fame is the starburst neon light atop the building, but the Mexican cuisine in that establishment is hard to beat! Good luck with your excursions! |
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03/19/2007 05:48:50 PM · #5 |
Some of the most classic Route 66 stops are in northern Arizona including the Painted Desert and Petried Forest National parks, Holbrook, Winslow, Flagstaff, Williams and Kingman. All are along I-40. They are are about as 'original' as it gets. There is one section of Route 66 between Williams and Kingman that branches off I-40 for an 'off-road' Route 66 experience.
Of course, no Route 66 visit is complete without a pit stop at the Santa Monica Pier, its traditional endpoint. :)
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03/19/2007 07:19:27 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by stdavidson:
Of course, no Route 66 visit is complete without a pit stop at the Santa Monica Pier, its traditional endpoint. :) |
I didn't realize that -- then that's the only part of Route 66 I've been on ... even better is that it sits at the junction with California State Highway 1 -- another great scenic drive. : ) |
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