Western driving tips
Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: san diego california
I was going to try it last year by motorcycle, but never did. After some preliminary research, it seems only parts of Route 66 still exist, and you need to plan out your stops, as much of the route is not very populated. I would suggest checking online for more information...one site is http://www.historic66.com/ but there are others. Should be a nifty trip!
Team Owner
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From: Plano Texas
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Much of the America's road has been either abandoned, or overbuilt with highways.
From our experiences - Oklahoma, NM and parts of AZ have the best of the best still existing.
The web site http://www.historic66.com/ is a good place to start your analysis - also Goggle and you'll find a lot of information not covered by this site.
Take a GOOD camera - every year there is less and less of the "road" remaining - pictures of the trip will be a keep sake for many years to come.
From our experiences - Oklahoma, NM and parts of AZ have the best of the best still existing.
The web site http://www.historic66.com/ is a good place to start your analysis - also Goggle and you'll find a lot of information not covered by this site.
Take a GOOD camera - every year there is less and less of the "road" remaining - pictures of the trip will be a keep sake for many years to come.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Matthews NC
I have many stories to tell and memories that money can't buy. Wish all you guys could have had the same opportunity.
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Sarasota Florida
St. Jude Donor '06
As mentioned, most of it is gone, and most of what is left is in miserable condition. May I suggest a few alternatives?
The Lincoln Highway, America's first coast-to-coast highway. This is still there, and not freeway. Good stuff, especially US50 through Nevada, "The Loneliest Road in America".
The Lewis & Clark Trail. This is not a single highway, but a series of roads that run on or parallel to Lewis & Clark's route. A lot of these are killer roads, and there are great roadside markers and museums.
The Million-Dollar Highway in Colorado. Not long, but truly amazing.
Tons more great suggestions at byways.org.
The Lincoln Highway, America's first coast-to-coast highway. This is still there, and not freeway. Good stuff, especially US50 through Nevada, "The Loneliest Road in America".
The Lewis & Clark Trail. This is not a single highway, but a series of roads that run on or parallel to Lewis & Clark's route. A lot of these are killer roads, and there are great roadside markers and museums.
The Million-Dollar Highway in Colorado. Not long, but truly amazing.
Tons more great suggestions at byways.org.
