Lonely Planet Road Trip Route 66

Get your kicks! Leave the interstate behind and explore this classic American drive with its vintage roadside attractions and stunning natural beauty. Follow the “mother road” 2200 miles from Chicago to LA, and discover America along the way. * Eclectic Americana – see the Gemini Giant, the Cadillac Ranch, the Jackrabbit Trading Post and countless other Route 66 icons * Natural Treasures – explore the Painted Desert, the Petrified Forest, the Grand Canyon and the Mojave Desert * Historic Sights – visit Civil War battle fields, presidential homes, Native American pueblos and Old West towns * Where to Stay – bed down in a wigwam, a 1930s motor court or a room fit for the King * Road Food – load up on apple pie, BBQ, fried chicken, milkshakes, chili and gigantic steaks * Trusty Maps – find hidden stretches of the old road with our detailed maps and directions