Travel Route 66 – a handy companion for a trip down the “Mother Road”

Mary-Frances O'Dea

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Having used this book twice now on different trips along Route 66, I feel very 9780760344309_p0_v7_s192x300slack in not writing a glowing review!

Travel Route 66: a guide to the history, sights, and destinations along the main street of America is like having Jim Hinkley, the author, right in the car with you helping you decide where to turn off or what sites are the most important.

Starting from Illinois and traveling with you along Route 66 to California, the book points out historic sites, fun stops, and fills you in on the colorful history of the route and it’s colorful past full of characters.

In Travel Route 66, Route 66 expert and enthusiast Jim Hinckley provides detailed descriptions and itineraries that allow travelers of all ages and inclinations to explore the myriad wonders to be found along the highway’s 2,500 miles. In addition to specific recommendations for places to visit, eat, and spend the night, Hinckley presents history for the highway and its attractions and suggests detours and daytrips off the beaten path, all while providing a vivid picture of the road that has long captured the imaginations of travelers from throughout the world. Illustrated with a wealth of color photos and vintage memorabilia, Travel Route 66 is a practical and entertaining guide to the America’s Mother Road.

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