Lonely Planet Road Trip Route 66 (Road Trip Guides) (Paperback)

by Sara Benson (Author) "From skyscrapers at the nerve center of Chicago, the money-making and cultural capital of the Midwest, to quietly thriving downstate Illinois farm towns, Route 66..." (more)
Key Phrases: north frontage road, south frontage road, Mother Road, Central Ave, Foothill Blvd (more...)

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Product Description
Get your kicks! Leave the interstate behind and explore this classic American drive with its vintage roadside attractions and stunning natural beauty. Follow the "mother road" 2200 miles from Chicago to LA, and discover America along the way.

* Eclectic Americana - see the Gemini Giant, the Cadillac Ranch, the Jackrabbit Trading Post and countless other Route 66 icons

* Natural Treasures - explore the Painted Desert, the Petrified Forest, the Grand Canyon and the Mojave Desert

* Historic Sights - visit Civil War battle fields, presidential homes, Native American pueblos and Old West towns

* Where to Stay - bed down in a wigwam, a 1930s motor court or a room fit for the King

* Road Food - load up on apple pie, BBQ, fried chicken, milkshakes, chili and gigantic steaks

* Trusty Maps - find hidden stretches of the old road with our detailed maps and directions

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; Pap/Map edition (October 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1740595807
• ISBN-13: 978-1740595803
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 4.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #625,746 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Lost on 66, August 19, 2005

By	sue's views "sv" (CA) - See all my reviews

This book is all but useless, really advise not to waste your money...It will not help you as you drive down the road...it has a few places to stop and see and that's about it!! Get a good guide like the Route 66 Adventure Handbook and the EZ66 Guide for travelers......see you on the road!!

13 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for a Route 66 Road Trip, September 12, 2004

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

If you're heading out on a tour of the Mother Road, take this with you. Along with listings for sites you won't find in some other guides, this book also has addresses and phone numbers so you can contact hotels, etc., in advance.

When I was setting up my agenda for a Route 66 tour, this is the only place I found a reference to "Elmer's Place." Check it out when you're on the road...

5.0 out of 5 stars Route 66 guide, May 19, 2009

By	Mr. Ian G. Miller "kappie" (Cumbria UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

An excellent aide memoir for anyone travelling the route. Hard to find and at times ridiculously priced, the book is not a complete travel compendium but a wonderful pocket reference filled with useful information that encourages further discovery. Worth it if you can find one for a reasonable price. Retails at $12 but out of print. I paid $20. It is worth every penny. I recently did the entire Route 66 in 12 days on a hired Harley with a mate and it was a good help (esp the mapping).