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pathfinder450 All-Star Author Florida Posts:822 Points:135,520 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2011 8:42:53 PM Ignore pathfinder450 Report Abuse How many here have drove and any of seeing the sights on Route 66? From Chicago to Californian? Were there plenty of camping sites for RV and Truck Campers? Your thoughts please.

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How many here have drove and any of seeing the sights on Route 66? From Chicago to Californian? Were there plenty of camping sites for RV and Truck Campers? Your thoughts please.

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Travelguy1 Rookie Author Appleton Posts:7 Points:10,090 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Nov 13, 2012 10:25:32 AM Ignore Travelguy1 Report Abuse I had travelled Route 66 from Pontiac, IL. (about 30 - 50 miles south, southwest of Chicago) all the way to St. Louis, Mo. via sedan. Pretty fun trip taking the trip down parts of the original paving of the stretches of road from when it was first paved as well as the other line ups of the route. Springfield, IL. was a bit confusing for the route if one isn't that familiar with being and driving around that area.
smketrny Rookie Author Long Island Posts:14 Points:1,810 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jan 7, 2012 4:24:37 PM Ignore smketrny Report Abuse I am hoping to travel it this February. There are a few sites you can check out like this one: /
pathfinder450 All-Star Author Florida Posts:822 Points:135,520 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2012 8:57:09 PM Ignore pathfinder450 Report Abuse Just got word from the dealerhips my truck and truck camper are ready for me to puickup! I' on my way.
pathfinder450 All-Star Author Florida Posts:822 Points:135,520 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2012 6:29:30 PM Ignore pathfinder450 Report Abuse Looks like I won't be making that trip this yere. Will be taking a trip to Tiogard OR to Lincoln CA, Freno Ca, Mesa AZ, Fredericksburg TX then back home to Lecanto FL. Will be 3600 miles both ways. Leaving Jan 10. 2012.
Ready Eddie Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:5,791 Points:1,346,670 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2011 8:51:26 AM Ignore Ready Eddie Report Abuse From what I hear there are no clear sings and maps of the route. Any help would be appreciated. It has been ears since traveling route 66. We did it for years in the 50's and 60's. Would sure love to go that way again but planning is a must due to health issues.
yakli All-Star Author Victoria Posts:512 Points:150,540 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 6:46:55 AM Ignore yakli Report Abuse sOUNDS LIKE A GOOD TRIP
pathfinder450 All-Star Author Florida Posts:822 Points:135,520 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Sep 17, 2011 8:59:07 PM Ignore pathfinder450 Report Abuse Okay thanks. Looking to a possible relocate to the West where it’s not too cold in the winter time and is not a desert area. I like a lot of trees and scenery
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,253 Points:122,460 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2011 7:52:55 AM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse We have been to Williams once, it is not that memorable. It was fairly warm don't know anything about winter temps.
pathfinder450 All-Star Author Florida Posts:822 Points:135,520 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 12, 2011 9:20:30 PM Ignore pathfinder450 Report Abuse PatAZ, that is exactly what I’m talking about. You have been to Williams before? The Grand Canyon railroad tour looks very inviting. How are the winter and summer months (Cold and hot temp's. average) there?
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,253 Points:122,460 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2011 2:39:00 PM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse I believe you are thinking of Williams which has the Grand Canyon railroad tour.
Solargumbo Rookie Author San Jose Posts:6 Points:850 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2011 10:10:11 AM Ignore Solargumbo Report Abuse I've heard lot of good things about this route but never had a chance to take the trip. Is there must visit hotspots or restaurant that you should not miss on this route?
pathfinder450 All-Star Author Florida Posts:822 Points:135,520 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2011 9:33:41 PM Ignore pathfinder450 Report Abuse Thanks PatAZ, I understand that Route 66 goes through some pretty country in AZ and that there is this site seeing train that takes a tour of the areas. I think in was Williamston but not sure??
TheCruiseGuy Champion Author Seattle Posts:3,571 Points:712,400 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 14, 2011 10:39:20 PM Ignore TheCruiseGuy Report Abuse Never gotten my kicks!
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,253 Points:122,460 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2011 10:06:58 AM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse Check out books on route 66 on Amazon. We have only been on parts of it. [Edited by: PatAZ at 7/12/2011 1:10:17 PM EST]
pathfinder450 All-Star Author Florida Posts:822 Points:135,520 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2011 9:21:13 PM Ignore pathfinder450 Report Abuse So TheCruiseGuy is that a yes or a no? Wondering about some of the historic things to see if I was going to travel that route, Rather then just take a freeway and see the same thing every mile. That would be just too Boring!
TheCruiseGuy Champion Author Seattle Posts:3,571 Points:712,400 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2011 12:07:34 AM Ignore TheCruiseGuy Report Abuse Im dyslexic so i always think im on route 66 instead of route 66.
pathfinder450 All-Star Author Florida Posts:822 Points:135,520 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2011 3:40:05 PM Ignore pathfinder450 Report Abuse Anybody?