ksrush

Stop in Vinita, Oklahoma, to eat at Clanton's Café. It has been open since 1927 and is the oldest continuously family-run restaurant along the route. Afton, Oklahoma, has a couple of different vacant motels from the time. They are run down and falling apart but make for some interesting photos. The Blue Whale in Catoosa, Oklahoma, is also a fun and unique stop.

Rich1939 Loc: Pike County Penna.

I can understand that!
I have been there more than just a few times and have NEVER done "Boot Hill".
The genuine Boot Hill is about 850-900 miles further west.
That aside if you're ever in the area again, Dodge City is a good stop.

mntnmn

Hi all,
Once again, thanks for everyone's input. I never thought I'd get the amount of responses I've been getting. With all of this information we're going to need a year!!!!
Many of the places mentioned I am aware of, but many I'm not. So, if anyone has some real not so familiar places, please let me know.
Thanks again!

al13

One last idea that has most likely been covered but Williams, Arizona is the gate way to the Grand Canyon and is on RT 66.

Rich1939 Loc: Pike County Penna.

It's a good stop along the way and if you decide to visit the canyon for a break, the Grand Canyon Railroad operates from Williams

Chicflat Loc: Tulsa, Ok,

I live in tulsa, Ok. If you are taking the old road, I think Commerce - just into Ok. from Kansas is intersting if you are a baseball fan especially. Coming into Tulsa from chicago some of the route is not marked as well as it might. At the casino exit the main road which has merged with the interstate - as soon as possible, because 66 came into Tulsa on 11th street( about a mile south of the interstate. Downtown Tulsa has a number of buildings from the prime ra of our county's westward migration. About one block away is a Japanese restaurant that at one time was next to the greyhound bus station that where I had a rest stop taking the greyhound from Chicaago to L. A. as a kid in the 1950's. The fortune Chef at that time housed Lyon's Indian Store. The business ran for years moving at one point further south. It was one of those sights that people took in with an hours delay. If you stop in downtown Tulsa the location of the 1921 race riot is just a little north and east of the blue dome ( a gas station the is a true local landmark). It is east of the new baseball stadium. You want to take the old bridge out of downtown. It is a replacement a number of years back; we can't drive unsafe bridges. This bridge id the primary 66 ran the route that it did because it was one of the only ones to cross the Arkansas River. Otherwise, the route had been planned to run more to the north. Old Sapulpa raod is a little difficult to find, but it was the bus route on 66 from Tulsa to Sapulpa once you crossed the river. This mat not be part of your interst, but downtown Okahoma City hs the greyhound bus statoin about two blocks from the union depot(train). I haven'y seen the bus depot, but the train depot is great. Also, in downtown Oklahoma City is the memorial to the Oklahoma City bombing by Timothy McVeigh is truly inspiring

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

I do hope you take advantage of this post - my mentor took this trip from Santa Monica Pier to St Luis as part of his "Bucket List" - he had plenty of time and shot rolls and rolls of film - yah this was 18 yrs ago but heck this is a trip into history anyhow - post your images when you get back.
Harvey

neolitic Loc: Indianapolis

Some really great "classic" Route 66 architecture in Elk City, OK. The kind of gas stations and all that used to make "The Road."

anotherview Loc: California

You may wish to visit Amboy Crater: https://www.desertusa.com/mnp/mnp_amboy.html

ferg

The original meeting to design the route and assigned the number 66 was held in Springfield, MO. August 10 and 11 will be their 8th route 66 festival. It would be worth seeing if timing works.
Ernie

mntnmn

Hi once again,
I know we're not going to be able to see everything there is to see, probably not going to see more than we do, but whatever we do see I'm sure will be great. With all this info I'm going to try to pick the things that look and sound like the most interesting and map them out. If we get to see most of them, great! If not, I'm sure what ever we do see will be great, and I'm sure we'll see things along the way that we weren't planning on - they'll be a bonus!

Toment Loc: FL, IL

Day tripper http://thedaytripper.com/the-historic-route-66-road-trip/
Have fun-it’s a great trip, so much to see...

stlborn

First, have a great trip. Probably too much to see in just two weeks. Outside of Amarillo is Palo Duro Canyon, well worth the side trip. Have stayed at the Big Texan in Amarillo numerous times and usually enjoy staying and eating there, however on the last trip (3 yrs. ago) someone decided to look in my truck by breaking a window. Nothing taken but the lesson is leave nothing in your vehicle overnight. Have stayed at the Wigwam three times, great photo op at night. The Murrah memorial in OKC, while not on the road, is a must see also. Don't forget to kiss the Blarney Stone in Shamrock TX. Pretty photogenic old Conoco station there also.

maryo Loc: Santa fe

WW e live in Santa Fe which is a great place. As far a Rt. 66 through New Mexico don't bother - it is boring. Taos is nice too.
Have Fun!

Nikocarol Loc: NM & FL

Don't forget to stop midpoint in Adrian, Texas, just before you enter New Mexico. Great photo ops. Remember Rt 66 runs alongside the main highway so get off the road and you will see some old buildings from when the road was alive and thriving even if it looks like nothing is there. Look down on the road for the Route 66 signs as shown above.
I've done this road and found some great finds by just exploring every road. Have fun!

https://roadtripusa.com/route-66/

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/tx-adrian/