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Fully revised and expanded, this guide to all the exuberance, splendor, and absurdity of Route 66 includes details on the magnificent architecture, natural wonders, vintage motels and cafes, unique museums, offbeat attractions, fascinating artifacts and icons, and kitschy tourist traps that dot this famous stretch of road. Now featuring dozens of city maps that pinpoint locations of interest, this painstakingly researched handbook provides information on how to locate the multiple paths of Route 66, including unmarked portions of the old highway; contact information for Route 66 associations and local visitor bureaus; an index of all Route 66 towns; and anecdotes, trivia, attractions, and suggested side trips. From well-known hotspots to obscure, off-the-beaten-path destinations, this inspiring guide presents a wealth of information for both first-time adventurers and seasoned travelers.
Foreword David Knudson 7
Introduction Michael Wallis 9
Author's Preface 13
What Is Route 66, Anyway? 15
Why Travel Route 66? 19
Get the Most from Your Route 66 Adventure 23
How to Use This Handbook 27
How to Find Route 66 29
Illinois 42
Missouri 100
Kansas 156
Oklahoma 170
Texas 242
New Mexico 272
Arizona 324
California 364
Other Routes of Interest 414
Travelers' Services 422
Bibliography & Recommended Reading 427
Index 429
Anonymous
Posted May 8, 2010
Have reviewed the book and feel that it will be very helpful in planning
our trip. It highlights all the towns along the way (big @ small) which was very informative. Being set up by state and driving order will help us find those offbeat roadside attractions, side trips and other wonders that are unique to Route 66. I like the idea of pointing out each attraction and where they are located. It also gives a little history of Route 66 and each of the towns. The information was concise enough and easy to find; that it will be useful as a travel guide to take along. It evens tells you how to start the trip.
unogirl
Posted June 29, 2009
I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone planning to travel along route 66. We enjoyed reading each chapter as we came upon the towns described in this book. Very well written, we enjoyed photographing the same pictures that were included in the volume. We had a wonderful two week adventure using the suggestions and sites in this book. Highly recommend.
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Fully revised and expanded, this guide to all the exuberance, splendor, and absurdity of Route 66 includes details on the magnificent architecture, natural wonders, vintage motels and cafes, unique museums, offbeat attractions, fascinating artifacts and icons, and kitschy tourist traps that dot this famous stretch of road. Now featuring dozens of city maps that pinpoint locations of interest, this painstakingly researched handbook provides information on how to locate the multiple paths of Route 66, including unmarked portions of the old highway; contact information for Route 66 associations and local visitor bureaus; an index of all Route 66 towns; and anecdotes, trivia, attractions, and...