Route 66 Adventure Handbook: Expanded Third Edition (Route 66 Series) (Paperback)

by Drew Knowles (Author)

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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 the Paperback edition.

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"If you want to tap into a wealth of useful and fascinating Route 66 knowledge then you need to buy this book." —Michael Wallis, author, Route 66: The Mother Road

"Don't leave your driveway without it. Just place a copy of this expanded third edition in your glovebox and hit the road."  —Road & Track

"The guide to take along U.S. 66."  —AAA Car & Travel

"Drew Knowles' phenomenal guidebook makes a great read, whether or not you have ever put your pedal to the metal."  —Newsday

"This book is a terrific resource for anyone interested in Route 66, whether traveling by car, RV, motorcycle, or armchair."  —RoadTripAmerica.com

"Fun and informative."  —Contra Costa Times

"Knowles' third edition offers insights to offbeat roadside attractions, vintage motels and cafés, natural wonders and quirky sidetrips."  —Salt Lake Tribune

"May even inspire you to become a road warrior and get your kicks on Route 66."  —Detroit News

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Product Details Paperback: 384 pages Publisher: Santa Monica Press; 3rd edition (May 28, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 1595800123 ISBN-13: 978-1595800121 Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #13,269 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #19 in  Books > Travel > North America #26 in  Books > Outdoors & Nature > Travel > Adventure #35 in  Books > Travel > Specialty Travel

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 37 of 37 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Guide to 66, September 12, 2004 By  Kim's Two Cents "Kim" (Lansdale, PA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Route 66 Adventure Handbook, Second Edition (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. 20 of 20 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars The best Route 66 guide book available, May 2, 2007 By  sid6581 (New York, USA) - See all my reviews 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! 18 of 18 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the Best, March 30, 2004 By  Al T. (Deming, NM) - See all my reviews This review is from: Route 66 Adventure Handbook, Second Edition (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!		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Great information! I enjoyed the book very much. Our trip is next month, and I can't WAIT!! The book is coming along, of course. Published 2 months ago by L. Kitzhaber 5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed book This is very well written and detailed book. It doesnt have colored pictures but there is quite few of them... Published 4 months ago by Agnieszka Cieslak 5.0 out of 5 stars route 66 adventure handbook I recieved the book within a week in excellent condiion. I am very pleased with this seller. Published 4 months ago by Gene Shirk 2.0 out of 5 stars Not enough details The places suggested in this book were good. However, there were hardly any details such as the address or phone numbers. Read more Published 7 months ago by M. Birdsong 4.0 out of 5 stars The Road to Fun This book is a lot of fun, whether you're planning a major road trip or just dipping in for a little armchair travel. Read more Published 9 months ago by G. S. Norwood 4.0 out of 5 stars Sideshows of Route 66 The book contained a great amount of side trips along Route 66 that made the journey even more fun and adventurous. Follows the westbound route. Read more Published 12 months ago by R. Nemith 4.0 out of 5 stars Route ^^ Adventure Handbook - Good Supplement I have been planning a motorcycle trip on Route 66 for some time. Having collected several reference books, maps and DVDs, I was intrigued by this offering. Read more Published 12 months ago by David R. Tapp 4.0 out of 5 stars Descent This book was a disappointment to me, rather than being a step by step guide as you travel was more of a read through type book. Read more Published 14 months ago by M. D. Nichols 5.0 out of 5 stars Route 66 Adventure Handbook I have read this book along with reading Route 66: EZ66 Guide for Travelers simultaneously. I find reading them together you get a little more information out of them. Read more Published 15 months ago by Catherine A. Schantz 4.0 out of 5 stars Great book but... The book was great for pointing out things to see along Route 66. I highly recommend it; however, I really, really wish that it included more directions and approximate mileage to... Read more Published 22 months ago by K. Hanley Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Santa Monica Press; 3rd edition (May 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1595800123
• ISBN-13: 978-1595800121
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #13,269 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

  #19 in	Books > Travel > North America
  #26 in	Books > Outdoors & Nature > Travel > Adventure
  #35 in	Books > Travel > Specialty Travel

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Guide to 66, September 12, 2004

By	Kim's Two Cents "Kim" (Lansdale, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Route 66 Adventure Handbook, Second Edition (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.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Route 66 guide book available, May 2, 2007

By	sid6581 (New York, USA) - See all my reviews

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!

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the Best, March 30, 2004

By	Al T. (Deming, NM) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Route 66 Adventure Handbook, Second Edition (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!