Route 66 Explorer

One Night - Embassy Suites Chicago North Shore/Deerfield - Chicago

Start your adventure in Chicago’s North Shore suburbs; within 20 minutes of the Chicago Botanic Garden and Ravinia. Discover Millennium Park, home to the famous Cloud Gate sculpture; Navy Pier with its Centennial Wheel; and Art Institute of Chicago, housing a world-renowned art collection.

One Night - Best Western Pontiac Inn - Pontiac

Begin your road-trip at the iconic Route 66 Begin sign on E. Adams Street. Travel to lively Joliet and discover Joliet Area Historical Museum and Rialto Square Theatre. Continue to Pontiac for the night with time to visit Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum and Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum.

One Night - Baymont by Wyndham – Springfield, Illinois

Your next stop leads to a night’s stay in Springfield, Illinois. Don’t miss the chance to see the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Lincoln Home National Historic Site, and Illinois State Capitol. Stroll through the beautiful Washington Park and admire the serene Lincoln Tomb. As you make your way from Springfield to Alton, don’t miss iconic Route 66 photo-ops with the Pink Elephant in Livingston and The World’s Largest Catsup Bottle in Collinsville.

One Night - Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis Area Hotel - Alton

Alton offers stunning views of the Mississippi River with winter eagle watching and is known as America’s most haunted small town. Key highlights include nostalgic Route 66, McPike Mansion, a historic haunted property, and Illinois Made businesses such as The Old Bakery Beer Company and Mississippi Mud Pottery.

One Night - Hampton Inn & Suites – Springfield, Missouri

Continue to this recently-renovated hotel in Springfield, Missouri. Explore Missouri’s wilder side at the nearby Fantastic Caverns and the Wonders of Wildlife National Museum. Missouri Sports Hall of Fame is a must for sports fans, while history buffs can head to Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield.

One Night - Best Western Plus Saddleback Inn & Conference Center - Oklahoma City

Journey to Oklahoma City for a night’s stay close to Downtown and Oklahoma State Fairground. Pay homage to the cowboy spirit at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum; get interactive with science at Science Museum Oklahoma; and visit Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum.

One Night - Hilton Garden Inn - Amarillo

Make your way to Texas’ Amarillo for the night. Check out the famous Cadillac Ranch and Don Harrington Discovery Center and Space Theater’s planetarium. Sample authentic Texas barbecue and stop by American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum and Palo Duro Canyon State Park.

One Night - Best Western Plus Executive Suites - Albuquerque

Travel to Albuquerque and explore the unique culture and history of New Mexico’s largest city. Your hotel is gateway to Old Town Albuquerque, fun times at Cliff’s Amusement Park, culture at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and Natural History Museum, and scenic rides on Sandia Peak Tramway.

One Night - Best Western Arizonian Inn - Holbrook

Next, head to Arizona’s Holbrook for an overnight stay. Your hotel lets you delve into local heritage at the Bucket of Blood Saloon, Pony Express Headquarters, and Navajo County Courthouse nearby. It’s also just a drive away from the Petrified Forest National Park, Painted Desert, and Meteor Crater.

One Night - Best Western Plus Inn of Williams - Williams

Arrive in Arizona’s Williams - known as the ‘Gateway to the Grand Canyon’. Meet local creatures at Bearizona Wild Life Park or Grand Canyon Deer Farm. Experience the Wild West at Wild West Junction, tube downhill at Canyon Coaster Adventure Park, and ride the Grand Canyon Railway. 

Two Nights - The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower - Las Vegas

Experience Las Vegas - The Entertainment Capital of the World! Relish world-class entertainment, the neon-lit Las Vegas Strip, and views from the Stratosphere Tower. Ride a helicopter over the Grand Canyon, meet 100+ sharks at Shark Reef Aquarium, and snap a selfie by the Fabulous Las Vegas sign.

One Night - Anaheim, CA - Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort

Your journey ends in California’s Anaheim. There’s still time to visit Disneyland, Disney California Adventure Park, Downtown Disney District, and Knott’s Berry Farm. Watch baseball at Angel Stadium and hockey at the Honda Center and tuck into culinary delights at Anaheim Packing House.