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16-night Route 66
Chicago
2 nights at Best Western Grant Park Hotel Arrive in Chicago and have fun exploring this magnificent city. There are sites galore, including the Sears Tower, the tallest building in the US since 1973. Pre-bookable tickets are available to access the observation deck on the 103rd floor Adult £18, child £9.
Chicago - Springfield, Illinois
1 night at Springfield Hilton 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.
Springfield, Illinois - St Louis
1 night at Radisson Hotel & Suites Downtown 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.
St Louis - Springfield, Missouri
1 night at Clarion Hotel Springfield 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'.
Springfield, Missouri - Tulsa/Broken Arrow
1 night at Holiday Inn Tulsa South There are many historical sites worth a visit and Tulsa is only a short drive away. It's a great place to learn about the fascinating Native Indian and Wild West history.
Tulsa/Broken Arrow - Amarillo
1 night at Best Western Amarillo Inn 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.
Amarillo - Santa Fe
2 nights at Courtyard by Marriott 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.
Santa Fe - Albuquerque
1 night at MCM Elegante Hotel 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.
Albuquerque - Holbrook
1 night at Adobe Inn Best Western 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.
Holbrook - Flagstaff
1 night at Radisson Woodlands Hotel 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.
Flagstaff - Las Vegas
2 nights at Gold Coast 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.
Las Vegas - Santa Monica
2 nights at Best Western Gateway Hotel 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.