Tour Itinerary
Chicago
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2 nights at Holiday Inn Mart Plaza (Standard) Palmer House Hilton (Superior)
Arrive in Chicago and have fun exploring this magnificent city. There are sites galore, including the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower), the tallest building in the US since 1973. Pre-bookable tickets are available to access the observation deck on the 103rd floor.
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Chicago - Springfield, Illinois (200 miles)
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1 night at Holiday Inn Express (Standard) Springfield Hilton (Superior)
First stop along the famous route is Springfield, capital Illinois, and famous for its links with former president Abraham Lincoln. Explore the city, visit the museum, tour Lincoln's house and experience a pioneer village at New Salem.
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Springfield - St Louis (98 miles)
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1 night at Crowne Plaza (Standard & Superior)
Arrive in St Louis, Missouri and be sure to visit the centrepiece of the city, the Gateway Arch. Combine a tram ride to the top with a paddleboat cruise, or a bike ride along the Riverfront Trail.
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St Louis - Springfield, Missouri (217 miles)
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1 night at Clarion Hotel Springfield (Standard & Superior)
Another Springfield, this time in Missouri, and an essential stop on this trip as the city is also known as 'the birthplace of Route 66'.
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Springfield, Missouri - Oklahoma City (286 miles)
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1 night at Best Western Saddelback (Standard & Superior)
There are many historical sites worth a visit today including the courthouse in Carthage a magnificent Romanesque Revival building constructed with Carthage stone with medieval castle features that include turrets, towers, and arches. We travel to Oklahoma today, a mecca for old-road fans with more still-driveable miles of Route 66 than any other state.
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Oklahoma City - Amarillo (259 miles)
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1 night at Ambassador Hotel (Standard & Superior)
Known as the 'Yellow Rose of Texas' and more recently 'Rotor City', due to the V-22 Osprey assembly plant in the town. While you're exploring, keep an eye out for the Cadillac Ranch, an art installation like no other.
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Amarillo - Santa Fe (280 miles)
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2 nights at Courtyard by Marriott (Standard) Inn of the Govenors (Superior)
Take in the beautiful desert scenery, as you head to Santa Fe. There are some splendid remnants of the city's past as a Spanish colony, and the New Mexican cuisine is a real treat.
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Santa Fe - Albuquerque (63 miles)
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1 night at Best Western Rio Grande Inn (Standard) Sheraton Uptown (Superior)
Albuquerque boasts a unique multicultural heritage, where Native American, Spanish and other cultural influences are a part of everyday life. It's also the hot-air ballooning capital of the world, so look up at the clear blue skies for some colourful sights and great photo opportunities.
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Albuquerque - Holbrook (232 miles)
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1 night at Comfort Inn (Standard) Holiday Inn Express (Superior)
Historically hellraising, frontier town, Holbrook, Arizona is your next pit stop. The Painted Desert, Petrified Forest and Indian reservations are nearby, or you can enjoy a whisky in one of the saloons - although they're a little tamer now than in the days of the Wild West.
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Holbrook - Flagstaff (90 miles)
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1 night at Radisson Woodlands Hotel (Standard) Little America Inn (Superior)
Many of Flagstaff's main attractions are of the natural variety, so take a chairlift and explore the mountains, try your hand at stargazing at the Lowell Observatory, or have a drink at the Museum Club - also known as 'The Zoo' for its bizarre collection of stuffed animals.
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Flagstaff - Las Vegas (251 miles)
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2 nights at Tropicana Hotel (Standard) Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino (Superior)
In the heart of the Nevada desert, 'city of sin', Las Vegas is your home for the next 2 nights. Gamble all your cash, hit the bars, see a show, but whatever you do, make time for a breathtaking helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon. Pre-book your helicopter ride with Virgin Holidays.
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Las Vegas - Santa Monica (286 miles)
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2 nights at Best Western Gateway Hotel (Standard) Holiday Inn (Superior)
You've made it to the end of the route, and the beach at Santa Monica is a fabulous place to recharge your batteries.
Please Note: A one-way drop-off fee of approx $500 is applicable and payable locally.
Tour Operated by American Ring Travel
driving distances
Chicago > Springfield, Illinois 200 miles
Springfield > St Louis 98 miles
St Louis > Springfield, Missouri 217 miles
Springfield > Oklahoma City 594 miles
Oklahoma City > Amarillo 259 miles
Amarillo > Santa Fe 280 miles
Santa Fe > Alberquerque 63 miles
Alberquerque > Holbrook 232 miles
Holbrook > Flagstaff 90 miles
Flagstaff > Las Vegas 251 miles
Las Vegas > Santa Monica 286 miles
Our 16-night tour, cruising down the famous Route 66, is the road trip of a lifetime! But if you're short on time, take a quick spin on our Taste of Route 66 tour instead.
Our 16-night tour, cruising down the famous Route 66, is the road trip of a lifetime! But if you're short on time, take a quick spin on our Taste of Route 66 tour instead.