09-12-2019 09:10 AM
My journey started, of course, in Chicago downtown. Close to the Route 66 starting sign there is a spectacular gathering spot: the Millenium Park.
I'll see a lot of classic cars along the road, but the first scenic place dedicated to cars was in Joliet
Arriving in Dwight, there is an old gaz station where I met very kind people there.
Still in Illinois, the city of Pontiac offer many frescoes and a house bus.
Atlanta (IL) is a typical and charming village
A mill house in Lincoln (IL)
A weird pickup truck in Maryland Heights, Missouri
A lion in the famous Blueberry Hill. Chuck Berry played over 200 concerts at this place.
Old rusty cars in Marshfield, Missouri
The blue whale of Catoosa, Oklahoma
Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios in Tulsa (OK)
The round barn in Arcadia
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom in Weatherford
Second Amendment Cowboy and Cadillacs in Amarillo, Texas
A portion of Route 66 in Los Lunas, New Mexico
Painted desert Indian center in Holbrook, Arizona
Hackberry General Store (AZ)
Pirate Cove Resort & Marina, Needles, California
Shoes hung on a pipe at Venice Beach Boardwalk, Santa Monica (CA)
Parkers' Lighthouse, Shoreline Village (CA)
Crossing the United States from east to west on the mythical Route 66 is an interesting experience. I recommend you take at least two weeks and ideally three to fully appreciate this trip
09-12-2019 09:30 AM
Wow the photos that you posted here look awesome @ThomasLoisReynaud, thank you for sharing them with us. I have a zillion questions. How long did it take you to do it? What did you like the most? Which was the most interesting restaurant in your way? Any tips? Secret places? If you could add some information would be great. I'm sure many other Local Guides would be interested to learn as well.
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09-12-2019 09:52 AM
I really enjoyed your post and beautiful photos about your Route 66 (known as America's Mother Road) trip @ThomasLoisReynaud. Thank you so much for sharing.
09-12-2019 09:56 AM
Thank you so much @VasT for your kind message!
It took me two weeks but three would have been more suited to better take the time and enjoy.
I really liked Saint Louis, Missouri. There is many interesting restaurant on the way... Particularly for those who loves meet I recommend the Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo. You can feel a very typical atmosphere over there. Of course there is a lot of places to eat tasty pizza like in Tulsa, sweet Hot Dogs among others in Chicago and big & tasty burgers in Pontiac, for example.
I was pleasantly surprised to discover the Pirate Cove Resort & Marina in Needles, California.
09-12-2019 11:23 AM
Thank you for taking us on a tour with you, @ThomasLoisReynaud! I have heard many stories of the unique stops and finds across that famous US road. These highlights reaffirmed how cool it actually is.
Which stop or city along the route would you want to go back and spend more time in?
09-12-2019 12:55 PM
Thanks for asking @JordanSB!
I really d'love to go back in Saint Louis and have enough time to visit the city and the countryside all around.
09-12-2019 02:38 PM
So many fun things to do in the are from food and drink tours, sightseeing destinations, any activity on or near the river, and fun parks right outside it all, @ThomasLoisReynaud!