USA Map shown red line Route 66
(6 pages of map)

Biker is responsibility to reserve the motel each stop. Itinerary will tell us where we stop museum and/or deaf school on the way for next motel.  Then we will meet "every evening" at club, hall or other place.

Tentative Itinerary

Pre-Route 66 event

                         indicates highlight recommended by Triple "A".
 

Greeting from Illinois

During the day time, some bikers will go to Wisconsin to stop by Harley Davidson factory and Museum before Chicago Party.  The Museum site is at Sixth and Canal Streets near downtown Milwaukee, WI.  It is only 92 miles from Chicago to Milwaukee, WI.  For HD factory tour (opening only on weekday, closing on weekend), from Wilwaukee to Wauwatosa, WI is only 8 miles.    All you need to call if they open for you.
 

Get together and have a party at Deaf Club at Chicago

At the Beginning of Route 66

The Illinois Mother Road

Begin with Chicago

SEARS TOWER SKYDECK
Of all the Windy City's countless diversions, the view from one of the world's tallest buildings shouldn't be missed.  • Jackson Blvd between S Wacker Dr and S Franklin St in Chicago, IL.
• (312) 875-9696.

From Chicago to Romeoville, Illinois (30 miles SouthWest)

From Romeoville to Joliet, Illinois (9 miles)

From  Joliet to Wilmington, Illinois (18miles)

LAUNCHING PAD DRIVE-IN
If you've been thinking to yourself, "Geez, there just aren't enough giant rocket man figures by the side of the road anymore," boy, do we have the place for you! The 28-foot-tall Gemini Giant, who donned a space helmet and innovative short-sleeve space suit back in 1965, is hard to miss as you motor down Wilmington's main drag.
• 810 E Baltimore St, Wilmington, IL. ' (815) 476-6535.

From Wilmington to Braidwood, Illinois (6 miles)

From Wilmington to Dwight, Illinois (18 miles)

From Dwight to Odell, Illinois  (10 miles)
(Historic Odell Standard Oil Gasoline Station)

STANDARD OIL STATION
The Mother Road is riddled with old filling stations, but you'll be hard-pressed to find one in finer shape than this 1932 masterpiece. Locals have lovingly restored the old station, which no longer pumps gas but touts a nifty gift shop inside.  • Near south edge of Odell, IL. From 1-55, take exit 209; turn right at second stop sign onto Route 66. • (815) 998-2133.

OLD LOG CABIN RESTAURANT   (13 miles south of Odell)
When a new alignment took Route 66 from this homey cafe's front door and rerouted it out back, the owners simply jacked up the building and spun it around so it faced the road again. Inside, the food is better than average and the homemade peach pie is so good it might just make your head spin. • On Pontiac Rd (Route 66) and N Aurora St at the north edge of town, Pontiac, IL. (815) 842-2908.

MEMORY LANE
Lace up your walking shoes and check out life in the past lane along this slice of Mother Road, built in 1926. No vehicles are allowed, but you'll enjoy this amble through the woods, dotted with classic billboards. While you're at it, check out the nearby Towanda Geographic Journey Linear Parkway (say that fast three times), another stretch of old road that offers a nostalgic stroll.  • From 1-55, take exit 178 and drive 3/4 mile east to Old Route 66 and turn left; 1 mile north of downtown Lexington, IL. 

TOWANDA PARKWAY
• Along Old Route 66 in Towanda, IL, 4 miles south of Lexington.

From Odell to Bloomington, Illinois  (49 miles)

From Bloomington to Funks Grove, Illinois (12 miles)

FUNKS MAPLE SIRUP
The Funk family has been making maple "sirup" here since 1824. Watch for the sign along the road, turn up the shady driveway, and step inside the small gift shop/sap house for a sample of what is quite possibly the most heavenly substance known to mankind. One taste and you'll be in sweet-tooth nirvana.
• 4 miles north of McLean; 5257 Old Route 66, Funks Grove, IL.  • (309) 874-3360.

From Funks Grove to McLean, Illinois (5 miles)

DIXIE TRAVEL PLAZA
Yes, it's a truck stop, but this joint is also a Route 66 institution that's almost as old as the Mother Road itself. Inside, you'll find assorted trinkets and road necessities, including a Route 66 Hall of Fame spotlighting the people and places that have made the road what it is today. • From 1-55, take exit 145 in McLean, IL.
(309) 874-2323.

From McLean to Lincoln, Illinois (16 miles)

From Lincoln to Broadwell, Illinois (11 miles)
The Pig-Hip Restaurant was a popular stop for Route 66'ers during the road's heydays.

From Broadwell to Springfield, Illinois (25 miles)
Illinois State Museum - On the south side of the State Capitol complex, you can visit the Illinois State Museum which displays permanent and changing exhibits of Illinois' people, life, land and art. Spring & Edwards Streets, Springfield, Illinois 62706-5000. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8:30am-5pm, Sun. Noon-5pm. Free Admission. 217-782-7386

ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM
One of the most compelling museums you'll ever visit is this high-tech, interactive complex, a poignant tribute to our 16th president and his fight to save a nation. A few blocks away at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site is the only house that Honest Abe ever owned. The two-story abode and surrounding neighborhood look much as they did when he left for Washington, D.C., in 1861.
• 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL. - • (217) 782-5764 or (217) 558-8844
Map

LINCOLN HOME
• 426 S 7th St, Springfield, IL. - • (217) 492-4241

http://www.alplm.org/home.html
Purchase advance Museum Admission tickets on-line
or call 217-558-8934 for telephone ticket sales.
For more information about the library and museum
please contact: (800) 610-2094 or (217) 782-5764 - Sunday closed.

COZY DOG DRIVE IN
The historically minded may gravitate toward Abraham Lincoln's museum and home, but the real "history" in Springfield is found at this nondescript suburban eatery where proprietor Ed Waldmire is said to have perfected the greatest road food of them ail-the humble corn dog-back in 1949.  • 2935 S 6th St, Springfield, IL.
•(217)525-1992.
 

From Springfield to Litchfield, Illinois (50 miles)

From Litchfield to Mt. Olive, Illinois (12 miles)

ARISTON CAFE
The name comes from the Greek word for "superior," and any of the throng of locals who pack the place will tell you that this casual cafe lives up to that lofty billing. From its crisp white table linens and unique dinnerware to the great food and friendly people, the Ariston is the kind of place that will have you trying to rationalize staying in town just so you can eat here again.  • 1-55 north to Route 16; corner of routes 16 and 66 in Litchfield, IL.
• (217)324-2023.

From Mt. Olive to Staunton, Illinois (8 miles)

From Staunton to Edwardsville, Illinois (21 miles)

From Edwardsville to Mitchell, Illinois (27 miles to St. Louis, mo)
The Luna Cafe has been serving up great eats for more than 60 years!

CHAIN OF ROCKS BRIDGE
One of only a handful of bridges in the world with a serious bend in the middle of it, this old landmark crosses the Mississippi upstream from St. Louis. It's closed to traffic now, but open to pedestrians and bicyclists.
• From 1-270, exit at SR 3, head south to Chain of Rocks Rd and turn right to bridge entrance.

Greeting from Missouri

The Missouri Mother Road

From Mitchell, Il to the border of MO's line Kansas

From Edwardsville, Illinois to St. Louis, MO (28 miles)

GATEWAY ARCH
This 630-foot stainless-steel span, fronting a prime slice of shoreline along the Mississippi River, is perhaps St. Louis' best-known attraction. Take a tram to the top, and you' enjoy commanding views all across the metropolitan area. • In St Louis, MO; take the Memorial Dr exit off 1-44 and follow the signs. (877) 982-1410.

TED DREWES FROZEN CUSTARD
If they have soft-serve in heaven, it'll surely be something like these creamy custard concoctions, known as "concretes" for their ultra-thick texture. They're a Route 66 favorite and worth every moment you'll spend navigating through suburban St. Louis and waiting in line to try them. • From eastbound 1-44, exit at Jamieson Ave and drive 1 1/4 miles south to Chippewa St, turn left and continue 1 block; 6726 Chippewa, St Louis, MO. (314)481-2652.

Meramec River attractions became popular for wealthy St Louis families
 

Powers Museum - Local history museum featuring rotating exhibits on Carthage and Missouri history. The museum offers a gift shop, media presentations and a research library by appointment. Driving instructions for Route 66 in Jasper County always available on site. Admission free, donations accepted.  1617 West Oak, P.O. Box 593, Carthage, Missouri  64836, 417-358-2667.

National Museum of Transportation - Displays one of the largest collections of transportation vehicles in the world, including cars, fire trucks, trolleys, locomotives, and even an airplane or two.  The museum also displays a unit of the historic Coral Court Motel, once located along Route 66. 3015 Barrett Station Road, St. Louis, Missouri, 314-965-6885.

Get together and have a party at Deaf Club at St. Louis, MO
 

From St. Louis, MO to Times Beach, MO (26 miles)

From Times Beach, Mo to Pacific, MO (11 miles)

From Pacific, MO to Gray Summit, MO (5 miles)

From Gray Summit, MO to Stanton, MO (24 miles)

STANTON, MISSOURI
It's just a dot on the map, but the tiny town of Stanton is a veritable gold mine of good, clean touristy fun. Meramec Caverns, once advertised on bumper stickers and barn sides all along Route 66, is the best-known attraction and a cool respite on a sweltering summer's day. But as long as you're in the neighborhood, the Riverside Reptile Ranch makes a funky stop that is as fascinating as it is, well, pungent. The Jesse James Wax Museum (where the owner will clue you in to the real story of how the local outlaw finally met his maker) and the Antique Toy Museum are also worth a look.

MERAMEC CAVERNS
• From 1-44 eastbound, exit at Stanton Rd (exit 230), then turn right on Hwy Wand follow the road for 3 miles until it ends at the caverns.  • (800) 676-6105, (573) 468-3166.

RIVERSIDE REPTILE RANCH
• 1 mile south of 1-44, exit 230.  • (573) 927-6253.

JESSE JAMES WAX MUSEUM
• On the southwest corner of exit 23C and 1-44, next to the toy museum.  • (573) 927-5233.

ANTIQUE TOY MUSEUM
• On the southwest corner of exit 230 and 1-44; 2426 S Outer Rd.  • (573) 927-5555.
• Open daily Memorial Day to Labor Day and weekends in Oct; closed rest of year

From Stanton, MO to Sullivan, MO (6 miles)

From Sullivan, MO to Cuba, MO (18 miles)

From Cuba, MO to Rosati, MO (12 miles)

From Rosati, MO to St. James, MO ( 5.5 miles)

From St James, MO to Rolla, MO (10.5 miles)
Memoryville, USA - A museum featuring restored automobiles from yesteryear and scenes from the 1900's.   Also includes a gift shop offering antiques and collectibles, and an automobile restoration shop where visitors can view restorations in progress.  2220 North Bishop Avenue, Rolla, Missouri, 573-364-1810

From Rolla, MO to Jerome, MO (16 miles)

From Jerome, MO to Devil's Elbow, MO (10 miles)

DEVILS ELBOW
Watch for the turnoff from the four-lane west of the Hooker Cut (once one of the deepest road cuts in the United States) and follow this winding, tree-shaded section of the original route to the iron bridge over a peaceful bend in the Big Piney River. • From 1-44 eastbound, take exit 159 and follow Co Rd J to Co Rd Z.

From Devil's Elbow, MO to Lebanon, MO (38 miles)

From Lebanon, MO to Phillipsburg, MO (12 miles)

From Phillipsburg, MO to Springfield, MO (43 miles)
 

From Springfield, MO to Halltown, MO (20 miles)

From Halltown, MO to Carthage, MO (39 miles)

CARTHAGE, MISSOURI
Picture a traditional town square, complete with folksy shops, friendly cafes and neighbors visiting with neighbors on the sidewalk, and you have a pretty good idea of the attraction here. It's worth a detour if for no other reason than to admire the stately Romanesque Revival architecture of the 1895 Jasper County Courthouse. • Enter Carthage on Oak St (Old Hwy 66), travel south on Garrison (Alt US 71) 2 blocks, then east on 4th St to the courthouse.

Powers Museum - Local history museum featuring rotating exhibits on Carthage and Missouri history. The museum offers a gift shop, media presentations and a research library by appointment. Driving instructions for Route 66 in Jasper County always available on site. Admission free, donations accepted.  1617 West Oak, P.O. Box 593, Carthage, Missouri  64836, 417-358-2667.

From Carthage, MO to Joplin, MO (16 miles)

GALENA MUSEUM
Old pack rats may die, but in Howard Litch's case, a lifetime's accumulation stuck around for future generations to gawk at and enjoy in this fine museum in Litch's hometown. It's all on show: a vintage locomotive and caboose, scads of old mining tools, historic photos galore, and a Nazi flag that a local soldier snatched from Hitler's hideout at the end of World War II.  • 9 miles west of Joplin, MO; 319 W 7th St ,Galena, KS.
• (620) 783-2192.

Greeting from Kansas

The Kansas Mother Road

From Joplin, MO to Galena, KS (8 miles)

From Galena, KS to Riverton, KS (4 miles)

From Riverton, KS to Baxter Springs, KS (5 miles)
Baxter Springs Heritage Center Museum - 740 East Avenue, P.O. Box 514, Baxter Springs Kansas 66713, 620-856-2385

Greeting from Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Mother Road

From Baxter Springs, KS to Quapaw, OK (6 miles)

From Quapaw, OK to Miami, OK (10 miles)

OLD, OLD ROAD
This original eight-foot-wide section of the old, old route, dating to 1922, makes an eye-opening one-lane detour through the farm fields between Afton and Miami (say it "My-am-uh"

From Miami, OK to Afton, OK (15 miles)

AFTON STATION
For Route 66 connoisseurs, it doesn't get much better than this. The museum, located on the main drag of a homey little Mother Road town, is full of vintage Packards, Hupmobiles and other classic old cars, all housed in a refurbished '30s era D-X filling station.  • On Old Route 66 in the center of Afton, OK.  (918) 257-4044.
Packard at Afton Station

From Afton, OK to Vinita, OK (18 miles)

From Vinita, OK to Foyil, OK (32 miles)

Totem Pole Park is near Foyil

From Foyil, OK to Claremore, OK (10 miles)

WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Perhaps there's something in the water out here that gives folks their decidedly pointed sense of humor. If so, Will Rogers must have gulped down more than his fair share at his boyhood home located 12 miles down the road from this grand hilltop museum. Inside, 12 galleries are filled with Western art and artifacts, show biz memorabilia and film clips that tell tales of his wide-ranging exploits as a trick roper, vaudeville performer, newspaper columnist and movie star.
• From 1-44, exit 255, take Turnpike Gate toward Pryor/Claremore, then left on E Will Rogers Blvd for 2 ½ miles; 1720 W Will Rogers Blvd, Claremore, OK. • (918) 341-0719.

From Claremore, OK to Catoosa, OK (12 miles)

BLUE WHALE AMUSEMENT PARK
No, you're not seeing things! There really is a big, blue whale beached in that pond by the side of the road. Once full of the laughter of kids cannonballing off the high board atop the whale's tail, the water park is silent now, but is still one popular photo op.  • 1-44 to Route 66, then drive 1 l/2 miles north.  • (918) 266-6042.

From Catoosa, OK to Tulsa, OK (17 miles)
 

From Tulsa, OK to Sapulpa, OK (14 miles)

From Sapulpa, OK to Stroud, OK (39 miles)

From Stroud, OK to Chandler, OK (16 miles)

From Chandler, OK to Warwick, OK (7.5 miles)

OLD ROUND BARN
This is tornado country, and it's said that this domed wonder's unique shape was intended to help it withstand high winds. Considering the old barn has been standing on this spot for better than 100 years, it seems fair to declare its unusual design was a resounding success.  • From 1-35, exit 141 at 2nd St (Route 66) in Arcadia, OK, and travel east 6 miles.  • (405) 396-0824.

From Warwick, OK to Oklahoma City, OK (39 miles)
Oklahoma School for the Deaf
1100 East Oklahoma Ave.
Sulphur OK, 73086-3108
1-888-685-3323
http://www.osd.k12.ok.us/edp/chap.html

From Oklahoma City, OK to El Reno, OK (28 miles)
Canadian County Museum - The Canadian County Museum is rated as one of the outstanding museums in Oklahoma. Located in El Reno's Heritage Park, the grounds sit on the 98th meridian, which divided the unassigned lands in central Oklahoma from the Cheyenne and Arapaho lands in western Oklahoma. The main museum is housed in the fully restored old Rock Island Depot. The museum grounds house a number of historic buildings from the first Red Cross Canteen in the nation to General Sheridan's cabin, the oldest standing structure in Canadian County.  Free Admission, donations accepted, open Wed thru Sat 9:00 To 5:00; Sun 1:00 To 5:00.  300 So. Grand, El Reno Oklahoma, 73036

From El Reno, OK to Weatherford, OK (43.5 miles)

From Weatherford, OK to Clinton, OK (15 miles)

ROUTE 66 MUSEUM
From the classic Wurlitzer jukebox pumping out a period soundtrack in the lobby to the fascinating exhibits that chronicle the life and times of the route, this sparkling hall of history is one of the best Route 66 museums.
• From 1-40, take exit 65 and drive ¾ mile north; 2229 W Gary, Clinton, OK.  • (580) 323-7866.

Oklahoma Route 66 Museum - The museum contains six decades of Route 66 history and exhibits that include vehicles, artifacts, photographs, and a video, as well as a gift shop. Open Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. and Sundays 1:00 - 6:00.  Admission charged. 2229 W. Gary Blvd., Clinton, Oklahoma, 580-323-7866.
The Route 66 Museum at Clinton, OK ...2229 Gary Boulevard

From Clinton, OK to Foss, OK (14.5 miles)

From Foss, OK to Elk City, OK (15 miles)
National Route 66 Museum - The National Route 66 Museum uses a road motif to allow visitors to travel through all eight states along Route 66 "The Mother Road". The trip begins in Chicago and ends in California. Murals and different vignettes depict the eras of the road and the interesting places that made Route 66 so famous. As you travel along, you can listen to recorded histories and personal accounts of the road from overhead audio kiosks.  P. O. Box 5, Elk City, Oklahoma 73648  (580) 225-6266.
National Route 66 Museum
2717 W Highway 66
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-6266
Summer
-Monday thru Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM
-Sunday 2 PM to 5 PM

From Elk City, OK to Sayre, OK (16 miles)

From Sayre, OK to Erick, OK (16.5 miles)

SANDHILLS CURIOSITY SHOP
Perhaps the most memorable stop you'll make on the Mother Road is at this antique shop that's home to the jumbled collection of Route 66 memorabilia of "Mediocre Music Makers" Harley and Annabelle Russell. They serve up a zany, irreverent mix of country tunes and self-described "redneck shtick" that belies their store's humble name and has won friends and groupies around the world. • from I-40, take exit 7 and drive south;
201 S Sheb WooleyAve (1 block south of business 1-40), Erick, OK.' (580) 526-3738.

Greeting from Texas

Route 66 Through Texas

From Erick, OK to Shamrock, TX (23.5 miles)

U DROP INN
With a name that is equal parts command and friendly invitation, this gas station/cafe complex once welcomed weary travelers with so much neon it could be seen for miles across the flat Texas landscape. Now home to the chamber of commerce, the landmark is back in top form with a recent overhaul that features as much neon as ever, still impressing folks with its Art Deco lines.  • From 1-40, take exit 163 and travel south on US 83 for 3 blocks; located on corner of US 83 and 12th St in Shamrock, TX.  • (806) 256-2501.

From Shamrock, TX to McLean, TX (21 miles)

DEVIL'S ROPE MUSEUM
If barbed wire (aka "the devil's rope") seems like an unlikely excuse for a museum, perhaps you've never stopped to consider its infinite varieties or the central role it played in taming the wide-open American West. A visit here will change all that. While you're at it, don't miss a walk through the adjacent Route 66 Museum, with its fine collection of Mother Road memorabilia.  • From 1-40, take exit 141 heading east on Old Route 66; 100 Kingsley St, McLean, TX.  • (806) 779-2225

Devil's Rope Museum/Texas Route 66 Exhibit – Devil's rope means barbed wire. The Devil's Rope Museum features the history of barbed wire, its artifacts, the significance of the invention, and the impact on the development of the Old West.  The museum also features information about Texas Route 66, the City of McLean and other nearby areas. The museum is also the headquarters of the Texas Historic Route 66 Association and the first Mother Road museum on the route.  806-779-2225, 100 S. Kingsley Street at the east end of downtown, McLean, Texas.

From McLean, TX to Alanreed, TX (8 miles)

From Alanreed, TX to Groom, TX (23 miles)

LEANING TOWER of TEXAS
Standing in the middle of a field just off the interstate, this old-style water tower was built with a tilt, or so the story goes, to lure puzzled drivers into the clutches of local merchants. From 1-40, take exit 114 in Groom, TX; tower is on north side of freeway

From Groom, TX to Amarillo, TX (43 miles)

Quirky Amarillo

CADILLAC RANCH
Stroll around this famous row of vintage Cadillacs planted nose-first in a farm field west of town, and you may (or may not!) work up an appetite for the monster 72-ounce steak at Amarillo's equally famous Big Texan Steak Ranch.  • From 1-40, exit at Arnot Rd and take frontage road 2 1/2 miles east.  BIG TEXAN STEAK RANCH
1/2 mile from exit 75 along 1-40; 7701 E I-40, Amarillo, TX. (806) 372-7000.

Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo .........must see
 

From Amarillo, TX to Bushland, TX (14 miles)

From Bushland, TX to Vega, TX (21.5 miles)

From Vega, TX to Adrian, TX (14 miles)

MIDPOINT CAFE
By at least one set of calculations, the wide-place-in-the-road town of Adrian represents the route's halfway point, and a AAA sign out front marks the spot. Celebrate this geographical milestone with a hearty meal at this homey little cafe where the smiles are as big as the portions. • 3/4 mile off 1-40 via exit 23B onto Old Route 66 in Adrian, TX.  (806)538-6379

From Adrian, TX to Glenrio, TX (22.5 miles)

Greeting from New Mexico

The New Mexico Mother Road

A Brightly Lit Route 66 in New Mexico
To Endee, Bard & San Jon

From Glenrio, TX to Tucumcari, NM (42 miles)

TUCUMCARI
If there's one town that captures the spirit of 66, it's this friendly, spread-out burg of 5500, a favorite stopping place for generations of Mother Road travelers. The main drag is awash with funky old motor inns, glitzy neon signs, and murals paying homage to the famed highway. All this, amid the scenic mesa/butte country of eastern New Mexico.  Off I-40, exit 329-335, 40 miles west of the Texas state line.

Tucumcari Historical Museum - Historic Route 66 Exhibit, Indian artifacts, farming and ranching exhibits, and early town memorabilia.  416 S. Adams; Tucumcari, New Mexico 88401, 505-461-4201
To Ghosts Beyond Tucumcari

From Tucumcari, NM to Santa Rosa, NM (59 miles)
Route 66 Auto Museum - 2766 Route 66, a mile west of east I-40 and U.S. 66/54-85 interchange. (505) 472-1966. Santa Rosa, New Mexico.

From Santa Rosa, NM to Las Vegas, NM (66 miles)

ROUTE 66 AUTO MUSEUM
Nearly three dozen sets of really cool wheels-from tricked-out hot rods to cherry classics-make this museum a must for all true car lovers. When you're done, grab a bite at nearby Joseph's, home of the famed "fat man" logo and fresh-baked biscuits tha literally melt in your mouth.  • Front 1-40, take exit 275 and drive 1 mile east; 2766 Old Route 66, Santa Rosa, NM.  •(505)472-1966. JOSEPH'S  • 865 Old Route 60, | Santa Rosa, NM. (505)472-3361.

Route 66 Auto Museum
2866 Will Rogers Drive
(exit 277 from Interstate 40)
Santa Rosa, NM
http://www.route66automuseum.com/
http://www.route66automuseum.com/map.html

From Las Vegas, NM to Santa Fe, NM (68 miles)
New Mexico School for the Deaf
1060 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
http://www.nmsd.k12.nm.us/
505•476•6300
 

Mine Shaft Tavern at Madrid during the evening....  27 miles from Santa Fe, NM
more info

From Santa Fe, NM to Albuquerque, NM (63.5 miles)

LOS LUNAS LOOP
This drop-dead gorgeous stretch deposits you onto Central Avenue, the heart of the old route through downtown Albuquerque.  From I-40m take exit 126 and follow SR 6 southeast to Los Lunas, then take SR 85 and 4th St to Central Ave.

New Mexico School for The Deaf
3802 Hermosa Dr Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 880-0273

Between Albuqerque and Grants, NM

LAGUNA RESERVATION
It may be only a few miles off the interstate as the crow flies, but this section of old 66 feels decades removed. Winding through a picture-postcard landscape, the road passes a number of small towns, including Cubero, where Hemingway once holed up to work on The Old Man and the Sea. • from I-40 eastbound, take exit 96 (or exit 117 from 1-40 westbound).

From Albuquerque, NM to Grants, NM (77 miles)

From Grants, NM to Gallup, NM (62 miles)

Arrival Date: Sunday, July 26	- Gallup, NM and book up motel
Leisure Time:	- Social Time at 6pm at Gallup, NM for dinner and bar     see the Flyer
Departure Date: Monday morning, July 27	- From Gallup, NM to Flagstaff, AZ about 195 miles - Leaving on your own or your friend group

EL RANCHO HOTEL
The lobby walls of this famous hotel are full of autographed photos from stars who spent the night here. Gazing at all those celebs immortalized on glossy stock makes an interesting diversion from the endless string of Indian trading posts along Route 66.  • From I-40, take exit 22 and drive1/4 mile south; 1000 E Hwy 66, Gallup, NM.
•(505) 663-9311.

Greeting from Arizona

The Arizona Mother Road

Route 66 Through Arizona

PETRIFIED FOREST NATIONAL PARK
Rumor has it that the multihued landscape of this park's Painted Desert is the reason color film was invented. High points include the ancient forest turned to stone, which gives the park its name, and the historic Painted Desert Inn on Kachina Point.
• From 1-40, take exit 285 and travel south on US 180 for 19 miles to southern park entrance at Rainbow Forest; return to
I-40 via exit 311.  • (928) 524-6228.

To the Painted Desert      (excellant for photography)

To the Petrified Forest     Petrified Forest National Park     (must stop by)

From Gallup, NM to Holbrook, AZ (96 miles)
 interesting places to see

 http://www.gotouraz.com/HolbrookF1.html
- http://www.gotouraz.com/RT66D1.html
- http://www.gotouraz.com/PefoE1.html
- http://www.gotouraz.com/NCHSj1.html
- http://www.theroadwanderer.net/RT66holbrook.htm

From Holbrook, AZ to Joseph City, AZ  (11 miles)

JACK RABBIT TRADING POST
Remember the rubber tomahawk you begged in vain for on that long-ago family vacation? You can buy one here, along with a vast array of other touristy trinkets that seem to have changed very little over the last half century.
• From 1-40, take exit 269 and drive l/2 mile east; 3386 Old Hwy66, Joseph City, AZ.  •(928) 288-3230.

From Joseph City, AZ to Winslow, AZ (29 miles)

From Winslow, AZ to Meteor City, AZ (15 miles)

METEOR CRATER
Looking out from the rim of this 4000-foot-wide impact crater will give you some idea of what it must be like to stand on the surface of the moon. A nifty museum is included in the admission price.
• train 1-40, take exit 233 and drive 6 miles south to entrance.  • (800) 289-5898.

From Meteor City, AZ to Two Guns, AZ (10 miles)

From Two Guns, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ (34 miles)

MUSEUM CLUB
Few roadhouses have the panache of this historic nightclub housed in an imposing log structure on the outskirts of town.  • 3404 E Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ.  • (928) 526-9434.

Arrival Date: Monday, July 27	- Flagstaff, AZ and book up motel
Leisure Time:	- Social Time at 6pm at Dinner and bar   see the flyer
Departure Date: Tuesday morning, July 28	- From Flagstaff, AZ  to Laughlin, NV about 201 miles - Leaving on your own or your friend group

From Flagstaff, AZ to Bellemont, AZ (12 miles)

From Bellemont, AZ to Williams, AZ (23 miles)

DEER FARM-PARKS LOOP
Don't miss this truly breathtaking asphalt express ride through the pine-scented air east of Williams. • Eastbound turnoff at Deer Farm Rd/exit 171; rejoin 1-40 at Parks Rd/exit 178.

RED GARTER BED & BAKERY
Spend the night (or grab a bite) at this former saloon and bordello, then head over to visit the nice folks at the Route 66 Roadstore for some friendly advice and to see one of the most extensive souvenir selections anywhere along the Mother Road.  • From 1-40, take exit 163 and drive 5 blocks south and 1 left; 137 W Railroad Ave, Williams, AZ.  (928) 635-1484

From Williams, AZ to Ashfork, AZ (18 miles)

THE DELGADILLO BROTHERS
Juan Delgadillo has passed on to the great two-lane in the sky, but his brother, Angel, is still around, offering a friendly smile and warm handshake for all who visit his barbershop/gift store. And while Juan's no longer with us, his good cheer lives on at the Snow Cap Drive-In, where you can still get a chili dog, soft-swirl cone or other road food delight.  • 217 E Route 66, Seligman, AZ.  • (928) 422-3352.

SNOW CAP DRIVE-IN
301 E Route 66, Seligman, AZ.  (928) 422-3291.

From Ashfork, AZ to Peach Springs, AZ (63 miles)

GRAND CANYON CAVERNS
Toothy dinosaurs above, natural air-conditioning below-what could be better? A time-honored stop along the old road, this unique "dry" cave offers 45-minute tours every half-hour year round.
• 65 miles east of Kingman, 12 miles east of Peach Springs, AZ.  • (928) 422-3223.

From Peach Springs, AZ to Kingman, AZ (52 miles)

HACKBERRY GENERAL STORE
From the old-fashioned gas pumps out front to the weather-beaten sign collection, this place has "time warp" written all over it.  • 28 miles northeast of Kingman, AZ.  • (928) 769-2605.

Powerhouse Route 66 Museum & Visitor Center - The Route 66 Museum depicts the historical evolution of travel along the 35th parallel that became Route 66. Our brilliant murals, photos and life-size dioramas capture each of the groups that have traveled the route that has come to be known as the Mother Road. Open daily, admission charged. 120 West Andy Devine Ave., Kingman, Arizona 86401, 928-753-9889
Route 66 Museum
120 W Andy Devine Ave
Kingman, AZ 86401
Roads to California
To Goldroad

From  Kingman, AZ to Laughlin, NV (33 miles)
 

From Laughlin, AZ to Oatman, AZ (30 miles)

From Oatman, AZ to Topock, AZ (25 miles)

From  Topock, AZ to Laughlin, NV (42 miles)
 

Greeting from California

Route 66 Through California

From Laughlin, NV to Needles, CA (30 miles)
To the Mojave Desert

From Needles, CA to Barstow, CA (144.5 miles)

ROUTE 66 MOTHER ROAD MUSEUM
Housed in the stately 1911 Harvey House hotel known as the Casa del Desierto, this museum features a growing collection of Mother Road memorabilia. The Western American Railroad Museum and occasional tours of the historic brick hotel only add to the attraction.  • From 1-15, exit at E Main St and drive 1 7/10 miles west to 1st Ave, turn right and continue 3/10 mile north; 681 N 1st Ave, Barstow, CA.  (760) 255-1890.

Mojave River Valley Museum - Exit I-15 at Barstow Road. Go north one block.  Open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Admission is free.  270 E. Virginia Way, Barstow, California 92311.  (760) 256-5452
Route 66 Mother Road Museum - Located in the Historic Harvey House, 681 N. First Ave., Barstow, California 92311, 760-255-1890 Hours: Friday - Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Route 66 Mother Road Museum

Daggett Museum - A small town just east of Barstow,(9 miles from Barstow)  this is a charming museum that is often missed by Route 66 travelers. 33703 Second Street, Daggett, California 92827
 

From Barstow, CA to Victorville, CA (34 miles)

CALIFORNIA ROUTE 66 MUSEUM
Say goodbye to the interstate and take a stroll through this tidy museum in the shadow of Cajon Pass. The fine collection of Route 66 artifacts will get you in the right state of mind for the treasures that lie ahead.
• From 1-15, exit at D Stand drive I 1/10 miles south; 16825 D St, Victorville, CA.  (760) 951-0436.

California Route 66 Museum  - The California Route 66 Museum maintains and displays a collection of historic photographs and artifacts related to the history of Route 66 and its communities. The displays include automotive history, cultural and economic impact as well as the development of the highway itself. Exhibitions incorporate corresponding topics such as early pioneer trails and the railroad. Our exhibitions are constantly changing and rotating throughout the year so come back often to see what's new.  6825 D Street.   Between 5th and 6th Streets (Old Route 66).  Open Thursday thru Monday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  P.O. Box 2151, Victorville, California 92393, (760) 951-0436.

SUMMIT INN
The fact that this old-time diner has been serving hungry Route 66 travelers for more than a half-century tells you this place must be doing something right. Slide into a booth by the window put your feet up and order a slice of the inn's famous cobbler or pie. As you watch the modern world rush by outside, you'll begin to understand what that something is.  • East side of 1-15 at the Oak Hills exit.  (760) 949-8688.

CAJON PASS LOOP
A lazy drive along this winding five-mile segment through the valley below 1-15 will whet your appetite for the many old-road adventures that lie ahead.  • Exit1-15 at Kenwood Ave, travel northbound and rejoin the freeway at Cleghorn Rd.

From Victorville, CA to San Bernardino, CA (37 miles)

WIGWAM MOTEL
This unique inn looks as sharp as it did on its opening day in 1949, thanks to new owners who've done a thorough refurbishing inside and out. It's one of the last remaining examples of a nationwide lodging trend that put folks up in a semi-circle of concrete tepees.  • From 1-215, exit at 5th St and drive 2 1/2 miles west; 2728 W Foothill Blvd, San Bernardino, CA.  (909) 875-3005.

McDonalds Route 66 Museum - Two Museums in one! San Bernardino, California. Historic site of the first McDonalds Restaurant. Host to McDonalds memorabilia and exhibits and the Route 66 Museum. New home of the California Historic Route 66 Association. A kitschy new attraction on Route 66. 1398 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, California 924905.  Phone: (909) 885-6324.  Hours: 10AM to 5PM Daily.  Admission: Free

To the Urban Sprawl

To the Inland Empire 
California School for the Deaf at Riverside
3044 Horace Street
Riverside, CA 92506
http://csdr-cde.ca.gov/
 

To Gabriel Valley

To Pasadena

From San Bernardino, CA to Los Angeles, CA (60 miles)
Route 66 Territory Museum - History and artifacts of the famous highway are displayed in photos, exhibits, and memorabilia.  7965 Vineyard Ave., Ste. F-5, Rancho Cucamonga, California.  Phone:  909-948-9166.

From Los Angeles, CA to Hollywood, CA (6 miles)

From Hollywood, CA to Santa Monica, CA (21 miles)

Santa Monica at the End of Route 66

* Museums covering most states