Welcome to Chicago, on the shores of Lake Michigan. On arrival, make your way to your chosen hotel for the start of your Route 66 RV adventure. The rest of the day is yours to explore this wonderful city, famous for its food, music and big city skyline.

Millennium Knickerbocker or similar

After a night enjoying the windy city it’s time to make your way to the motorhome depot to collect your holiday home on wheels. After an introduction to your motorhome, head out on the open road and on to your first stop, Springfield, Illinois. When you arrive in Springfield, make sure you visit Lincoln’s tomb and the Salem State Historic site, a reconstruction of an 1830s village where Abraham Lincoln spent his early adulthood.

Chicago > Springfield, Illinois | 200 miles

Today you are heading for the banks of the Mississippi River and St Louis! No visit to St Louis would be complete without a visit to the country’s tallest monument, The Gateway Arch. This iconic, awe-inspiring structure commemorates Thomas Jefferson and St. Louis’ role in the westward expansion of the United States. After a trip to the top of the arch, continue your journey towards Springfield, Missouri where you will stay the night. Before arriving at your campground for the evening, its worth taking a detour to visit Route 66 State Park and paying a visit to the information centre, it has displays showcasing this famous road.

Springfield, Illinois > Springfield, Missouri | 125 miles

Today you are heading through America’s heartland to Tulsa, but make sure you stop off in the town of Joplin en route. This historic town was once a hide out for the famous duo, Bonnie & Clyde. Your next stop and destination for this evening is Tulsa, a city once known as the ‘oil capital of the world’, it is now home to the world’s largest collection of art and artefacts of the American West. Whilst in Tulsa its worth visiting the Philbrook and Gilcrease Museums, the Woody Guthrie Centre and the bars and restaurants of the Brady Arts District.

Springfield, Missouri > Tulsa | 380 miles

Today is a short but memorable drive as you head out along legendary Route 66 to Oklahoma City. Much of the ‘Mother Road’ is still negotiable and it is a living museum of old motels, diners, iconic sights and atmospheric attractions. In Oklahoma City, there’s Western and Native American history and culture galore. Experience the unique atmosphere of Stockyard City (the USA’s largest working cattle market), and the riveting nightlife of Bricktown which is alive with music, entertainment and eating places.

Tulsa > Oklahoma | 110 miles

Another comfortable driving day out on Route 66 to Elk City, perhaps following a last drive around Oklahoma City and the pretty, bustling University town of Norman. This section of 66 is the beating heart of the ‘Mother Road’, it’s littered with typical Oklahoma townships and unmissable delights – like the mouth-watering fried onion burgers in El Reno, historic Lucille’s Roadhouse and Diner in Weatherford and the two major Route 66 Museums in Clinton and Elk City. Elk City also showcases a vibrant, living history of preserved old buildings from the city’s early days.

Oklahoma > Elk City | 110 miles

Today is a long drive as you leave Oklahoma and head for Texas on the way to Amarillo! But it will be well worth it as there is a lot to see and do. Take time to visit Palo Duro Canyon State Park, it’s the 2nd largest State Park in the USA. This wonderful 20,000-acre park was once inhabited by the Apache, Cheyenne and Comanche Indians. Whilst in Amarillo visit the American Quarter Horse Heritage Centre, Cadillac Ranch and the Route 66 historic district featuring antiques, boutiques and eclectic dining.

Elk City > Amarillo | 325 miles

Today you are heading for Americas Southwest and the gateway to New Mexico, Tucumcari. Get your picture taken in front of the Route 66 Roadside Attraction at the Convention Centre or the world’s largest mural devoted to Route 66 in the United States. Tour the town during the day to see the other wonderful murals located all over the city and at night to see those famous Route 66 Neon signs. Maybe take a trip to nearby Ute Lake or Conchas Lake State Parks and go hiking, boating or fishing.

Amarillo > Tucumcari | 160 miles

Today you are heading for Albuquerque, the capital of New Mexico. En route take a scenic drive via Santa Fe National Forest to Santa Fe, a world class tourist destination which and has long been a centre for arts and culture. Due to sales, it now ranks as the USA’s third largest art market with nearly 300 galleries and dealers. American Indians inhabited New Mexico long before the Spanish and their timeless cultures, traditions, arts and beliefs continue to enrich the state today. There are 19 pueblos located around the state, including the Eight Northern Indian Pueblos north of Santa Fe. Take a tour, you will learn about Native America’s heritage as well as contemporary cultures in New Mexico.

Tucumcari > Albuquerque | 185 miles

It’s a long drive today as you head for Williams, the gateway to the Grand Canyon. En route be sure to stop off at Gallup, which is located in the heart of Native American lands.

Once you are in Williams you have three choices for going to the Grand Canyon. Take the hour’s drive so you have all the home comforts; join a Grand Canyon Tour or arrive by rail on the Grand Canyon Railway.

Albuquerque > Williams | 360 miles

Today there is no need to rush away from Williams – so do spend the morning enjoying this beautiful Route 66 town. The drive is 125 miles and 82 of them are along world-famous Route 66. You’re heading for Kingman, another vibrant Route 66 town with lots of attractions to immerse yourself in.

Williams > Kingman | 125 miles

Enjoy the city that never sleeps – Las Vegas! Spend the day here wandering the ‘Strip’ and then this evening enjoy one of the many world class acts or shows like Cirque du Soleil. If time permits, a visit to the Fremont Street experience is a must.  Here you can experience the free live entertainment and an amazing light show!

Kingman > Las Vegas | 100 miles

Heading west, the first stop today is another icon of the Colorado River – the world-famous Hoover Dam on the border of Arizona and Nevada. Stop a while and take in this man-made wonder before heading into Boulder City, then go south and skirt the Providence Mountains before diverting to the Mojave National Preserve. The Mojave National Preserve is the penultimate stop today, a desert solitude in Southern California; singing sand dunes, volcanic cinder cones, Joshua tree forests and carpets of wildflowers await you here. A visit to its canyons, mountains and mesas will also reveal long-abandoned mines, homesteads and rock-walled military outposts.

Las Vegas > Barstow | 155 miles

Today it’s onwards to the ‘City of Angels’, Los Angeles. After reaching Santa Monic Pier, the official end of Route 66, you have the rest of the day and the next to explore the city. Why not take a tour of Beverly Hills, walk along Venice and Muscle Beach, check out the stars on Hollywood Boulevard or head to Universal Studios, Disneyland or Knott’s Berry Farm?

For the next two nights, you can choose to stay at a Los Angeles RV park or your choice of hotel. Just let your Travel Consultant know which you would prefer.

Barstow > Los Angeles | 115 miles

Los Angeles hotel or RV

Today marks the end of your Route 66 RV adventure. If you stayed at an RV park last night you will need to drop your motorhome off at the depot before making your way to the airport. If you stayed at a hotel you can head straight there, to catch your flight home.