Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Rediscover the Open Road Make the most of the historic "Main Street of America" from quirky cosmopolitan Chicago and St. Louis, southwest through the deserts of New Mexico and Arizona, to sunny chic Los Angeles. Road Trip USA: Route 66 is roadside Americana at your fingertips
Inside Road Trip USA: Route 66 you'll find:
- Excerpted from Road Trip USA
- Mile-by-mile highlights celebrating the best of Route 66 like The Grand Canyon, Cadillac Ranch, Tinkertown, and London Bridge, as well as the parks, diners, and the local history that makes each small town and big city unique
- Driving maps covering the entire historic route to help you do as the song says and "get your kicks on Route 66"
- Full-color vintage and modern photos and illustrations of America both then and now in a slim, portable guide
- Roadside curiosities and detours reveal the personalities of small towns and thriving cities along the route
- Expert advice from road-warrior Jamie Jensen, who has zoomed along nearly 400,000 miles of highway in search of the perfect stretches of pavement
Road Trip USA: Route 66 is so full of the beauty of the American road, why wait to start your next adventure? Hit the Road
Synopsis
The Road Awaits Explore the historic "Main Street of America," from cosmopolitan Chicago and quirky St. Louis, through the deserts of New Mexico, to sunny Los Angeles.
- Excerpted from Road Trip USA
- Mile-by-mile highlights celebrating the best of Route 66, including The Grand Canyon, Cadillac Ranch, Tinkertown, and London Bridge, as well as the parks, diners, and kitschy favorites along the way
- Driving maps covering the entire historic route
- Vintage snapshots, full-color photos, and beautiful illustrations of Route 66 both then and now in a slim, portable guide
- Local history that reveals the unique personalities of small towns and big cities along the route, plus roadside curiosities and worthwhile detours
- Expert advice from road-warrior Jamie Jensen, who has zoomed along nearly 400,000 miles of highway in search of the perfect stretches of pavement
Road Trip USA: Route 66 celebrates the great American road trip, and gives you the tools, resources, and inspiration to make it your own. Hit the Road Want more road trips? Criss-cross the country on two-lane highways with the 11 routes in Road Trip USA.