US Historic Route 66 Details

[Tempelhof]

Can someone point me to the thread (if one exists here) that discusses all aspects of the US Historic Route 66?

If such a thread doesn't exist in Team-BHP (I'm unable to locate it here), can members share their experiences about this route in this thread?

Thanks in advance.

[mazda4life]

Hi, I have traveled many miles on this iconic road , one of the most traveled road is from Flagstaff to Winslow ( remember the Eagles song, 'Take it easy') . There are lots of curio shops on the route and traffic is pretty dense as well.

This website is my guide (The Mother Road: Historic Route 66 - Turn by Turn Road Description - Arizona) for my roadtrips and has a turn by turn guide. some of the stretches are closed due to various reasons and can be very small by American standards.

I have just given you the sense from Arizona perspective and might be others can pitch in from other states as it traverses from Chicago to LA.

[zipperone]

The southern end starts on the Santa Monica pier in LAX. There is a marker there and small souvenir shop where you can buy nice stickers and such.

[Tempelhof]

Originally Posted by mazda4life

I have just given you the sense from Arizona perspective and might be others can pitch in from other states as it traverses from Chicago to LA.

Thanks. Waiting for others to pitch in.

Specifically I am interested in:

• Weather aspects - best time to travel
• Safety issues
• Type of vehicle to use/hire
• Good (and safe) places to stay
• Approximate timeline for planning purposes
• Must see places on the route
• If only one segment can be covered, which one should I cover
• etc.

Thanks in advance.