We did it! — Route 66 from Chicago to LA.
28 Days. 4 Adults, 1 dog, 1 cat, all in a Winnebago.
This video documents our trip through IL in the Fall of 2021 and shares some info & history that I hope you’ll find entertaining and helpful if you’re planning a Route 66 trip yourself.
Check out http://visiting66.com for more Route 66 fun & info!
-Tours of Iconic Route 66 stops and attractions,
-Interviews with folks who are quintessential Route 66,
-A Free Google Map with 100’s of things to Do & See on Route 66! (This map was easily the most useful resource for our Route 66 road trip!)
— Chapters —
00:00 Intro
00:44 Chicago
01:09 Cloud Gate (aka The Bean)
01:38 Buckingham Fountain
01:59 Portillos Hot Dogs
02:22 Chicago Architecture Boat Tour
02:31 Starbucks Reserve Roastery
02:42 Giordano’s Chicago Style Pizza
03:11 Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
04:11 The Berghoff Restaurant
04:39 Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower (Sears Tower)
05:31 Beginning of Route 66
06:26 Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket
06:44 Joliet, IL
07:11 Joliet Correctional Center
07:44 Gemini Giant
08:04 Gardner, IL
08:18 Dwight, IL
08:29 Ambler’s Texaco Gas Station
08:54 Pedestrian Tunnel
09:19 Lexingtons Route 66 Memory Lane
09:36 Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup Farm
11:03 Route 66 Arcade Museum
11:13 Lincoln Watermelon Monument
11:40 Cozy Dog Drive In
12:20 The Lincoln Tomb
12:30 Lincoln Home
12:45 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
13:00 Bob Waldmire VW Bus
13:32 Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center
13:46 Soulsby Service Station
14:14 Henrys Rabbit Ranch
14:36 Worlds Largest Catsup Bottle
15:07 Outro
My Top Route 66 Resources: These 3 books were absolutely critical for our trip and I highly recommended them! (affiliate links)
-Route 66 Road Trip Travel Guide: https://amzn.to/3cIYpdU
-Route 66: EZ66 GUIDE For Travelers: https://amzn.to/3FKYNFd
-Route 66 Adventure Handbook: https://amzn.to/3E0UgOx
Mold-A-Rama Machine in Action: https://youtu.be/yqsgTCSGXWs
Exploring Old Joliet Prison (Blues Brothers Filming Location): https://youtu.be/N7nKeRmh_1E
Cozy Dog Drive In History & Tour with Owner, Josh Waldmire: https://youtu.be/xSevUJddV5k
World’s Largest Catsup Bottle History & Tour: https://youtu.be/zIdLuUdGthg
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