Fully revised and expanded, this guide to all the exuberance, splendor, and absurdity of Route 66 includes details on the magnificent architecture, natural wonders, vintage motels and cafes, unique museums, offbeat attractions, fascinating artifacts and icons, and kitschy tourist traps that dot this famous stretch of road. Now featuring dozens of city maps that pinpoint locations of interest, this painstakingly researched handbook provides information on how to locate the multiple paths of Route 66, including unmarked portions of the old highway; contact information for Route 66 associations and local visitor bureaus; an index of all Route 66 towns; and anecdotes, trivia, attractions, and suggested side trips. From well-known hotspots to obscure, off-the-beaten-path destinations, this inspiring guide presents a wealth of information for both first-time adventurers and seasoned travelers.
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"From one end of the great highway to the other . . . a book no 66er should be without." -- Jim Ross, author of Oklahoma Route 66
"If you read and use this guide, it is a good chance you will change your attitude towards motoring." -- David Knudson, Exec Dir, Nat'l Historic Rt 66 Federation
"To tap into a wealth of useful and fascinating Route 66 knowledge then you need to buy this book." -- Michael Wallis, author of Route 66: The Mother Road
"[A]s delicious as a blue plate special. . . . essential for every bonafide Road Warrior." -- Michael Wallis, author of Route 66: The Mother Road
"[F]rom one end of the great highway to the other. . . . a book no 66er should be without." -- Jim Ross, author of Oklahoma Route 66 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
"If you read and use this guide, it is a good chance you will change your attitude towards motoring." -- David Knudson, Exec Dir, Nat'l Historic Rt 66 Federation
"To tap into a wealth of useful and fascinating Route 66 knowledge then you need to buy this book." -- Michael Wallis, author of Route 66: The Mother Road
"[A]s delicious as a blue plate special. . . . essential for every bonafide Road Warrior." -- Michael Wallis, author of Route 66: The Mother Road
"[F]rom one end of the great highway to the other. . . . a book no 66er should be without." -- Jim Ross, author of Oklahoma Route 66 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From the Publisher
Veteran Route 66 explorer Drew Knowles takes us on a city-by-city state-by-state tour of America's most celebrated highway in the Route 66 Adventure Handbook.
Ride along as Drew uncovers a wealth of features--some well-known, some obscure, but all of them fascinating--all along the length of America's Main Street, Route 66.
It's all here: Explore places steeped in history, bask in the splendor of nature's beauty, and drink in some of the world's most outlandish tourist attractions.
The Route 66 Adventure Handbook is your guide to the vanishing American roadside in all its excitement, splendor--and, yes!--absurdity.
This special Adventure Pack edition even includes a set of four colorful postcards depicting some of the most well-known Route 66 icons. Fasten your seat belts! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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56 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
We traveled the Route in 2004. I saw this book a couple times, but didn't buy it until New Mexico (I thought we had plenty of Route 66 guides)...kicked myself for not getting it earlier all the way to LA. Definitely buy this before you go and use it for helping to set up your itinerary. It has all of the essential stops, and you can tell it's written from the heart.
40 of 40 people found the following review helpful
By sid6581
Format:Paperback
I used the first edition of this book last year on my Route 66 trip (this edition came out only a week after I had left!). I liked it so much that I bought the new edition and gave the old one to a friend.
Route 66 Adventure Handbook is both comprehensive and easy to use. I had no trouble following along while on the road - not once did I get lost. Drew really knows his stuff and very clearly points out the attractions that you don't want to miss. Also, I highly recommend reading this cover to cover before you even get in the car. It really helped me decide ahead of time what I wanted to see in the time I had. I'll most definitely use it again on my next trip!
Route 66 Adventure Handbook is both comprehensive and easy to use. I had no trouble following along while on the road - not once did I get lost. Drew really knows his stuff and very clearly points out the attractions that you don't want to miss. Also, I highly recommend reading this cover to cover before you even get in the car. It really helped me decide ahead of time what I wanted to see in the time I had. I'll most definitely use it again on my next trip!
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By Al T.
Format:Paperback
As a veteran traveler of backroads America, I own dozens of books and videos on Route 66, but if I could keep only one, this would have to be it. No other guide comes anywhere close to the wealth of fascinating information available here. Just open the Adventure Handbook to ANY PAGE and you'll want to jump into your car and go exploring RIGHT NOW!
With this guide you won't miss ANYthing -- history, people, museums, roadside attractions, holes in the ground, you-name-it. In fact, if you'll excuse me -- I think I need to go Route 66-ing right now -- see you on the Road!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!
A fantastic amount of information, with ideas on so many places to visit along the way, or slightly off the track! It will definitely be travelling with me!
Published 7 days ago by Mrs Milica Loncar-Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you are doing 66 you need this book
Going to be doing the 66 Route and I saw this hand book that talkes about everything from motels, to side streets, places to eat and places not to miss. Read more
Published 12 days ago by patricia burns
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is the Book for the Mother Road
Excellent city by city reviews. Easy to read and covers topics off the main road. If you're considering a trip on Route 66 this is the book to have!
Published 21 days ago by Murray McCarthy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome guide!
I bought Drew's first guide for our first trip towards Ohio. It was awesome at guiding you around. This time we are headed wesr and I wanted the updated version. Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. Pyles
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very helpful guide.
We recently took a road trip on Route 66 and this guide was very helpful in pointing our points of interests to stop and check out.
Published 1 month ago by anne o regehr
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Guide Advice
I am planning a route 66 adventure of my own and this book is EXACTLY what i've been looking for.
This has it all. Read more
This has it all. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Malcolm Joyce
3.0 out of 5 stars
Looking forward to traveling RTE 66
Can not wait to see all of the places that are here in California. So much to see right here in the Kern County area.
Published 2 months ago by Carol S Singleton
5.0 out of 5 stars
A fantastic reference. A must read before your own run down the route!
A very well assembled book. I used it very frequently on my last trip. Great detail and background on nearly every town along the route.
Published 3 months ago by J. Handley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Read
Bought this for my father for Christmas. He was absorbed in it from front to back. He has traveled RT 66 in the past several times and there were things in the book he remembered... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Buck C. Lam
5.0 out of 5 stars
Leaving in July
Will make this "bucket list" trip more enjoyable and fun. Can't wait to experience it all. Now, where is my
Corvette?
Corvette?
Published 4 months ago by Bobs
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