Roadtrip itinerary for Route 66, USA

Route 66 is a classic roadtrip, famous for retro diners and roadside Americana - and the plannning is half the fun. The best time of year to do it is usually May-October. Copy this map to plan your own roadtrip along Route 66. Make your own custom map at PamPam. Make your own custom map at PamPam:

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Begin Route 66 Sign

Official starting point of historic Route 66 in downtown Chicago.

Chain of Rocks Bridge

Historic Route 66 bridge with a unique bend over the Mississippi River.

Meramec Caverns

Famous caves along Route 66; once a hideout for Jesse James.

Blue Whale of Catoosa

Quirky giant blue whale roadside attraction.

Cadillac Ranch

Art installation with half-buried, graffiti-covered Cadillacs.

Midpoint Café

The halfway point of Route 66 between Chicago and Santa Monica.

Blue Swallow Motel

Vintage 1939 motel with iconic neon signs; a Route 66 classic.

Petrified Forest National Park

National park with fossilized wood and colorful desert landscapes.

Standin' on the Corner Park

Tribute to the Eagles song "Take It Easy" in a charming Route 66 town.

End of Route 66 – Santa Monica Pier

Marks the official end of Route 66 at the Pacific Ocean.