Route 66
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I will be taking my C6 from Chicago to California this summer. Any sights that are "must see" along the way?. Also, I am considering a Speed Lingerie bra before I go. Do you have to take them off every time you wash the car? How long does installation take? Thanks.
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I have never had a Speed Lingerie bra but several of my friends have, From listening and watching my friends they are maybe the most expensive bras and the most time consuming on and off. I would suggest that since they are so costly that you consider the clear permanent bras for the front end. It will cost you a little more but you dont take off and put on anymore. Many of us have used the really thin Nylon Bras and they are easy on/off but we found that sand got caught up in the seams so they left light scratch marks so we have stopped using those. I have driven from Iowa to Az many many times so I have followed much of the Rte 66 path. A lot of it is closed but still viewable. It will be a great trip and there are a lot of Great Looks along the way. Just go to a book store and there are several books to choose from...
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If you can find it, I suggest, "the Complete Guidebook to Route 66" by Bob Moore & Rich Cunningham. The also have an atlas. The guide book helps you find sections off the Interstates.
One of my favorite places to stay is The Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari, NM. Nostalgic, but comfortable. The Wagon Wheel motel, in Cuba, MO is also very cool. However, unless you go for one of the suites, the rooms are a little small. The Route 66 museums in Clinton and Elk City, OK are decent. And believe it or not (if it's still there), the Barbed Wire museum in McLean, TX is well done and very interesting.
Delgadillos Snow Cap in Seligman, AZ. Also, get off I-40 in Kingman, AZ and take original Route 66 to Oatman.
I could go on and on! I've done the trip half a dozen times, and find something new each every time.
Have fun!
One of my favorite places to stay is The Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari, NM. Nostalgic, but comfortable. The Wagon Wheel motel, in Cuba, MO is also very cool. However, unless you go for one of the suites, the rooms are a little small. The Route 66 museums in Clinton and Elk City, OK are decent. And believe it or not (if it's still there), the Barbed Wire museum in McLean, TX is well done and very interesting.
Delgadillos Snow Cap in Seligman, AZ. Also, get off I-40 in Kingman, AZ and take original Route 66 to Oatman.
I could go on and on! I've done the trip half a dozen times, and find something new each every time.
Have fun!
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I have never had a Speed Lingerie bra but several of my friends have, From listening and watching my friends they are maybe the most expensive bras and the most time consuming on and off. I would suggest that since they are so costly that you consider the clear permanent bras for the front end. It will cost you a little more but you dont take off and put on anymore. Many of us have used the really thin Nylon Bras and they are easy on/off but we found that sand got caught up in the seams so they left light scratch marks so we have stopped using those. I have driven from Iowa to Az many many times so I have followed much of the Rte 66 path. A lot of it is closed but still viewable. It will be a great trip and there are a lot of Great Looks along the way. Just go to a book store and there are several books to choose from...
Good advice....take heed! I had one of the stretch nylon bras on my 1st vette that came loose during a road trip and beat hell out of the fender paint for about 200 miles...besides, they look like hell.Got the clear permanent bras on my present and last vette and never had a problem. The key is in the INSTALLER soooo, check references carefully. Have a great trip...I'm envious!
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"Standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona, when such a fine sight to see. It's a girl, my lord, in a flatbed Ford, slowin' down to take a look at me." That corner is on Route 66 in......you guessed it........Winslow, Arizona.
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Taking 66 to CA will be a pretty slow trip, you might get discouraged along the way. I'd recommend having a "Plan B" that picks up the pace if you get tired of 66.
Lots of good scenery out west, either way.
Enjoy!
Lots of good scenery out west, either way.
Enjoy!
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Take time to visit the Coleman theater in Miami, OK. if you want to experience Route 66, rather than just travel the path.
While in Miami, go south of town to the only remaining section of the "ribbon road", which is the predecessor and original roadbed for most of Rt 66. It runs for about 13 miles, but in a Vette, less than 1/4 mile will suffice. I'm a little more adventurous than most Vette drivers, so I went about 4 miles before turning back. YMMV
As you pass through Afton, OK, look for the Packard Dealership sign on the south side of the street. Take a short break to look in the free auto museum that is the area's best kept secret.
If you are into custom cars, Darryl Starbird's National Custom Car Museum will be about 7 miles off the beaten path.
The longest continuous original segment is in AZ. Like most other places on the real Rt. 66, there are many interesting places to stop. Oatman will be one of those places and the Oatman Hotel in particular for at least a quick walkthrough. Leave a dollar there.
It's been 20+ years since I've been there, but the Grand Canyon Cavern is often overlooked by first time travelers.
These places are the hidden gems of Rt 66 that most people drive right past. Enjoy your trip through time.
While in Miami, go south of town to the only remaining section of the "ribbon road", which is the predecessor and original roadbed for most of Rt 66. It runs for about 13 miles, but in a Vette, less than 1/4 mile will suffice. I'm a little more adventurous than most Vette drivers, so I went about 4 miles before turning back. YMMV
As you pass through Afton, OK, look for the Packard Dealership sign on the south side of the street. Take a short break to look in the free auto museum that is the area's best kept secret.
If you are into custom cars, Darryl Starbird's National Custom Car Museum will be about 7 miles off the beaten path.
The longest continuous original segment is in AZ. Like most other places on the real Rt. 66, there are many interesting places to stop. Oatman will be one of those places and the Oatman Hotel in particular for at least a quick walkthrough. Leave a dollar there.
It's been 20+ years since I've been there, but the Grand Canyon Cavern is often overlooked by first time travelers.
These places are the hidden gems of Rt 66 that most people drive right past. Enjoy your trip through time.
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Take time to visit the Coleman theater in Miami, OK. if you want to experience Route 66, rather than just travel the path.
While in Miami, go south of town to the only remaining section of the "ribbon road", which is the predecessor and original roadbed for most of Rt 66. It runs for about 13 miles, but in a Vette, less than 1/4 mile will suffice. I'm a little more adventurous than most Vette drivers, so I went about 4 miles before turning back. YMMV
As you pass through Afton, OK, look for the Packard Dealership sign on the south side of the street. Take a short break to look in the free auto museum that is the area's best kept secret.
If you are into custom cars, Darryl Starbird's National Custom Car Museum will be about 7 miles off the beaten path.
The longest continuous original segment is in AZ. Like most other places on the real Rt. 66, there are many interesting places to stop. Oatman will be one of those places and the Oatman Hotel in particular for at least a quick walkthrough. Leave a dollar there.
It's been 20+ years since I've been there, but the Grand Canyon Cavern is often overlooked by first time travelers.
These places are the hidden gems of Rt 66 that most people drive right past. Enjoy your trip through time.
While in Miami, go south of town to the only remaining section of the "ribbon road", which is the predecessor and original roadbed for most of Rt 66. It runs for about 13 miles, but in a Vette, less than 1/4 mile will suffice. I'm a little more adventurous than most Vette drivers, so I went about 4 miles before turning back. YMMV
As you pass through Afton, OK, look for the Packard Dealership sign on the south side of the street. Take a short break to look in the free auto museum that is the area's best kept secret.
If you are into custom cars, Darryl Starbird's National Custom Car Museum will be about 7 miles off the beaten path.
The longest continuous original segment is in AZ. Like most other places on the real Rt. 66, there are many interesting places to stop. Oatman will be one of those places and the Oatman Hotel in particular for at least a quick walkthrough. Leave a dollar there.
It's been 20+ years since I've been there, but the Grand Canyon Cavern is often overlooked by first time travelers.
These places are the hidden gems of Rt 66 that most people drive right past. Enjoy your trip through time.
The Coleman theather is a must see and Darryl Starbird's museum is really neat.
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Stop in at Gary Turner's Sinclaire for a cold Route 66 (Root) Beer, conversation and photo op.
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You have a great trip planned. Be sure to stop in at the Route 66 museums along the way. Clinton, Ok I hear is very good, Kingman is very sparse but there is a good 50's burger joint across the street from it. I happen to be one of the Museum Directors for the Ca Route 66 Museum in Victorville. While I might be a bit biased, I think we have the best Route 66 museum and staff.
So, as someone else mentioned, be sure and stop in at the Grand Canyon Caverns in Arizona and in Seligman, Az be sure to stop at Delgadillo's 50's malt shop. In Victorville, CA on Route 66, we have Norma Jeans Holland Burger, open since the 40's and they were featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Going through the town of Oatman, Az is a necessity. To see that section of road as it was in the 40's and 50's as America's highway is a must see. Narrow roads, hairpin turns, steep dropoffs and the old town of Oatman itself is great. They have semi wild burros wandering the streets looking for carrots from the tourists. The town is small but alot of fun.
Be sure and take lots of pics and hope to see you at the Ca Route 66 Museum!
So, as someone else mentioned, be sure and stop in at the Grand Canyon Caverns in Arizona and in Seligman, Az be sure to stop at Delgadillo's 50's malt shop. In Victorville, CA on Route 66, we have Norma Jeans Holland Burger, open since the 40's and they were featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Going through the town of Oatman, Az is a necessity. To see that section of road as it was in the 40's and 50's as America's highway is a must see. Narrow roads, hairpin turns, steep dropoffs and the old town of Oatman itself is great. They have semi wild burros wandering the streets looking for carrots from the tourists. The town is small but alot of fun.
Be sure and take lots of pics and hope to see you at the Ca Route 66 Museum!
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Be sure to see the Rt 66 bridge in St. Louis (it's closed now, but had a 22 degree sharp turn in the center for drivers to negotiate) and have a Concrete at Ted Drews Frozen Custard on Chippewa (old Rt 66). Try the ham and cheese sandwich and a slice of Ugly Crust Pie at the Mid Point Cafe in Adrian, TX. It marks the exact center of Rt. 66. Oh yeah, there's a Rt 66 ghost town at exit mile 0. Probably the only place on 66 that doesn't sell souvenirs.
Be sure to drive all the way across Kansas, hit Albuquerqe at dark to see the neon and check out the Hackberry General Store between Seligman and Kingman (great soda fountain treats at the Rt 66 Diner across from the museum).
Be sure to see the Rt 66 bridge in St. Louis (it's closed now, but had a 22 degree sharp turn in the center for drivers to negotiate) and have a Concrete at Ted Drews Frozen Custard on Chippewa (old Rt 66). Try the ham and cheese sandwich and a slice of Ugly Crust Pie at the Mid Point Cafe in Adrian, TX. It marks the exact center of Rt. 66. Oh yeah, there's a Rt 66 ghost town at exit mile 0. Probably the only place on 66 that doesn't sell souvenirs.
www.historic66.com is one of a number of websites with travel info.
Be sure to drive all the way across Kansas, hit Albuquerqe at dark to see the neon and check out the Hackberry General Store between Seligman and Kingman (great soda fountain treats at the Rt 66 Diner across from the museum).
Be sure to see the Rt 66 bridge in St. Louis (it's closed now, but had a 22 degree sharp turn in the center for drivers to negotiate) and have a Concrete at Ted Drews Frozen Custard on Chippewa (old Rt 66). Try the ham and cheese sandwich and a slice of Ugly Crust Pie at the Mid Point Cafe in Adrian, TX. It marks the exact center of Rt. 66. Oh yeah, there's a Rt 66 ghost town at exit mile 0. Probably the only place on 66 that doesn't sell souvenirs.
www.historic66.com is one of a number of websites with travel info.
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The Coleman Theater in Miami, Ok is a great stop.The round barn in Arcadia, OK is cool. Right next to the round barn is a place called Pop's. It is a gas station next to a tree farm. Very peaceful, the food is very good. They have beer and most foods such as steak, hamburgers, etc. but they have a million types of soda pops from all over and a very cool bottle sign. It is a great photo stop.
The museums in Clinton and Elk City are also worth the stop.
I live in Edmond, OK and 66 passes through Edmond (Arcadia is the town immediately east of Edmond).
I hope you enjoy your trip. If you need anything when you are near Edmond please let me know and I will be glad to help you if possible (PM me and I can give you my mobile phone number).
The museums in Clinton and Elk City are also worth the stop.
I live in Edmond, OK and 66 passes through Edmond (Arcadia is the town immediately east of Edmond).
I hope you enjoy your trip. If you need anything when you are near Edmond please let me know and I will be glad to help you if possible (PM me and I can give you my mobile phone number).
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I got to see the Grand Canyon for the first time last summer. It's absolutely the most stunning natural landscape I've ever seen. On the way back to Vegas, we drove portions of Route 66 and it was very nostalgic. I only wish I was in my Corvette rather than a rented minivan.
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Lots of great recommendations, West, but don't miss Illinois. Off of I-55, between Dwight and Odell you can find the original 4 lane Route 66. The South bound lanes are abandoned and grown over, but some of the North bound lanes are still in use as local/county roads.
Both Dwight and Odell have restored gas stations.
Most of the original Route was covered by the Interstates. As mentioned, AZ has the longest original run, but most of 66 in AZ will be underneath you on I-40. In Texas and NM, the North or South frontage road is actually old Route 66.
The last original Route 66 traveled with no Interstate alternative, is through Williams, AZ. The last section to close the Mother Road as they connected I-40.
Okay... That's it. I'm heading for Chicago this summer!
Both Dwight and Odell have restored gas stations.
Most of the original Route was covered by the Interstates. As mentioned, AZ has the longest original run, but most of 66 in AZ will be underneath you on I-40. In Texas and NM, the North or South frontage road is actually old Route 66.
The last original Route 66 traveled with no Interstate alternative, is through Williams, AZ. The last section to close the Mother Road as they connected I-40.
Okay... That's it. I'm heading for Chicago this summer!