Hitching a Ride on Route 66
Overview
Celebrate 100 years of America’s most iconic highway with an unforgettable journey down Historic Route 66, from Illinois to the breathtaking Ozark Mountains of Missouri. This centennial tour is packed with charm, nostalgia, the spirit of the open road and loads of Instagram moments. Kick off your adventure in Chicago, traveling through St. Louis & Joplin. Along the way you'll capture classic photo ops with the towering Paul Bunyan Hot Dog Statue, the World's Largest Covered Wagon, and the World's Largest Ketchup Bottle. Step into the legacy of Abraham Lincoln at his presidential library and museum, and enjoy the glowing artistry of vintage neon at the Ace Sign Company. Then browse automotive history at the Route 66 Car Museum in Springfield. We wrap up the trip in Branson for some shopping at Branson Landing, a Sight & Sound Theater production, and the Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum. Whether you're a history buff, a roadside attraction enthusiast, or simply looking to mark this once-in-a-century milestone, this Route 66 Centennial Tour is the ultimate way to honor a hundred years of the road that shaped America.
Destinations
What’s Included
- Airfare
- Luxury motorcoach transportation
- 4 nights hotel: Drury Inn Springfield, IL (1), Drury Inn Gateway Arch (1), Drury Inn Joplin, MO (1) & Drury Inn Branson, MO or similar (1)
- 7 meals: 4 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Illinois 66 Hall of Fame
- Paul Bunyan Hot Dog Statue
- World's Largest Covered Wagon
- Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience
- Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
- Ace Sign Company
- World's Largest Catsup Bottle
- Route 66 Car Museum
- "Cruisin' into Joplin" and "The American Ribbon"
- Shopping at Branson Landing
- Top of the Rock Cart Tour & Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum
- Porterage where available
- Prime Tours Guide
What’s Not Included
- Meals not listed on the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Tips & gratuities
Tour Details
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