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It is known as the "Mother Road." This iconic highway crosses 8 states. These are: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and California. It begins at the confluence between Jackson Boulevard and Michigan Avenue, very close to the shore of Lake Michigan. And it officially ends, after almost 4,000 kilometers, at the same pier in Santa Monica, California. It is ideal for traveling by car and is a dream route for bikers. Get ready to discover the historic treasures, stunning landscapes, and authentic American culture that await at every stop on this legendary route. Route 66 United States: adventure in 8 days What is clear is that your trip must be organized based on the days you plan to enjoy Route 66 United States. We are going to propose an 8-day car tour in which we are going to tell you about some of the outstanding places that you cannot miss. Let's start! Stage 1: From Chicago to Saint Louis Start your trip by spending the night in one of our hotels in Chicago that we have available at the best price.
It is important to rest to be able to fully enjoy your vacation days, right? Before leaving, we recommend you recharge your batteries in Chicago with a super breakfast at the legendary Lou Mitchell's Restaurant , open since 1923. But do it early! Chicago is a city with a lot of traffic and if you leave late you can waste your valuable time stuck on the road. Head to the USA Phone Number List Castle Car Wash , the first of the iconic points on US Route 66. It is a car wash where Al Capone is said to have hidden. Stop in the city of Joliet to admire the famous Rialto Theater . Its design is inspired by Paris, something unusual in the US, which is why it is quite surprising. If you are a fan of the series "Prison Break", in this city you can see the prison that served as the setting for the series: the Old Joliet Prison . Continue to the Launching burger restaurant where you can see the Gemini Giant figure . This is one of the giants that were created as an advertisement for roadside restaurants and vehicle repair shops. Gemini Giant. Route 66 United States Gemini Giant And now… an essential! The Polk-a-dot Drive In Restaurant .

It is filled with photos of Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley. Here they will offer you a notebook in which you can sign, leaving your mark of having passed through one of the great points of Route 66 in the United States. Next stop… the Ambler-Becker-Texaco gas station (1932), in this place they have, in addition to the typical guest book, a map so you can put a pin of your place of origin, how original! It's time to get to Pontiac. The city has 23 murals, many of them dedicated to the Mother Road . But the main mural is the Route 66 Shield Mural ; right on one of the most important sites on the route: the Historic Museum Route 66 . A lot of interesting things about Route 66 are shown here, don't miss it! Mural Route 66 United States, Pontiac Route 66 Pontiac Mural Make your way to Atlanta and head downtown to take a photo with the iconic Tall Paul statue , another giant along the route. Another of the most interesting points of the tour is the Lincoln House , located in the beautiful city of Springfield (Illinois). If you plan to visit it inside, keep in mind that they close at 5:00 p.m.
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