With Lonely Planet's new Departure collection, embark on the legendary Route 66, celebrating its centenary! From Chicago to Los Angeles, follow the advice of experienced authors and prepare for the adventure of your dreams.
Route 66 is a legend: 4000 km from Chicago to Santa Monica (not far from Los Angeles), vast open spaces punctuated by ghost towns, diners where you can guzzle liters of coffee, vintage gas stations. All these symbols have built the legend of this "Mother Road" of the United States.
7 authors have traveled and covered this iconic route, some multiple times. These experts share their vision of Route 66 and their advice for planning, organizing, and succeeding on your journey.
8 American states crossed (Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California) and iconic cities to discover (Chicago, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Los Angeles).
The Route 66 itinerary is described step-by-step, with all the must-sees, the authors' best addresses, and recommended durations for each section...
Thematic essays provide insights into Route 66 and its symbols (the allure of the open spaces, the role of cinema in its success, motels, and vintage gas stations...).
Richly illustrated with photos to inspire you and maps (regional maps with the route outline and city maps of major cities with points of interest) to easily navigate and build your own Route 66.
And of course, all the practical information to get started yourself (budget, insurance, driver's license, rental...).
In short, a lovely travel journal with rounded corners and a practical format, to take with you on Route 66.
