{"product_id":"moon-route-66-road-trip-drive-the-classic-route-from-chicago-to-los-angeles-paperback","title":"Moon Route 66 Road Trip: Drive the Classic Route from Chicago to Los Angeles - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJessica Dunham\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMoon Travel Guides\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMoon Route 66 Road Trip \u003c\/i\u003ereveals the ins and outs of this iconic highway, from sweeping prairies and retro roadside pit-stops to the stunning vistas of the Southwest. Inside you'll find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaps and Driving Tools: \u003c\/b\u003e 38 easy-to-use maps detail the existing roads that comprise the original Route 66, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, detailed directions for the entire route, and full-color photos throughout \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEat, Sleep, Stop and Explore: \u003c\/b\u003eWith lists of the best hikes, bites, roadside curiosities, and more, you can admire extraordinary landscapes like Acoma Pueblo or Joshua Tree National Park, explore big cities like Los Angeles and Chicago, or wander abandoned ghost towns. Immerse yourself in classic Americana with outsider art and kitsch masterpieces, find the most Instagram-worthy retro motels, and sample the breadth of regional cuisine, from deep dish pizza to carne asada \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlexible Itineraries: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMoon Route 66 Road Trip \u003c\/i\u003ecovers Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. Drive the entire original Mother Road in two weeks, or follow strategic routes for shorter trips to Chicago, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Santa Fe, and the Grand Canyon, plus side trips to Taos, Las Vegas, Joshua Tree, and Santa Monica \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpert Perspective: \u003c\/b\u003eJessica Dunham has driven thousands of miles along the famed highway and provides cultural insight, insider tips, and critical history of the route \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlanning Your Trip: \u003c\/b\u003e Know when and where to get gas and how to avoid traffic, plus tips for driving in different road and weather conditions and suggestions for international visitors, LGBTQ travelers, seniors, road-trippers with kids, and accessibility \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eMoon Route 66 Road Trip's\u003c\/i\u003e practical tips, detailed itineraries, and tried-and-true expertise, you're ready to fill up the tank and hit the road.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Moon Travel Guides: \u003c\/b\u003e Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell--and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJessica Dunham\u003c\/b\u003e lives in Phoenix with her husband and two spunky dogs, but inherited a family summer home on Lake Champlain in Vermont. This seemed heavenly to her, until she tried to imagine getting there from halfway across the country. Then it required some effort and a little imagination. The only way to transport the herd from one place to another was to pile into a Jeep and drive. That's is how she came to know and love the Mother Road, and became an expert on the ins and outs of Route 66. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e She's since driven from Phoenix to Vermont and back again six times, traversed the Southwest portion of Route 66 hundreds of times, napped in leafy parks, slept in a wigwam and at a Best Western, camped in tents, dined at mom-and-pop eateries, met strangers, and made friends in almost every town dotting the famed highway. She's seen the sun rise over Illinois cornfields and watched it set over the Pacific Ocean. After all this, she considers the beating heart of blacktop from Chicago to Santa Monica home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Formerly a travel guide editor at Madden Media, Jessica is now a freelance travel writer. 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