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Sitgreaves Pass Arizona Route 66

USA Road Trips: A Guide To Driving The Sitgreaves Pass, Arizona | Route 66

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Out of Route 66’s 2451 miles, in my opinion Arizona is home to the route’s best miles. Not only does it have some unique attractions, it also has my favourite stretch of road!  When you are doing a road trip such as Route 66, it’s not so much the ‘destinations’ which are the highlights, you have to embrace the whole road and the complete journey.  The Sitgreaves Pass is definitely an awesome drive that’s not to be missed!

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Hackberry General Store, Burma Shave Signs - Route 66

How Long Does It Take To Drive Route 66 From Chicago To California?

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Ever dreamed of hitting the open road and doing an all American road trip?  How about a trip down historic Route 66?!  Stretching 2448 miles across America, starting in Chicago, Illinois and finishing up in LA, California, taking in a total of 8 States.  But how long does it take to drive Route 66 from Chicago to California? This is my tried and tested 16 day Route 66 road trip Itinerary with side trips to the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas (so essentially stepping foot in 9 States!).  I include: the daily miles covered, travel time (with stops), must see roadside attractions, where to stay and where to eat!

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Pops Arcadia Route 66

6 Restaurants on Route 66!

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When doing a road trip like Route 66, you pass through hundreds of little towns, all with places to stop and eat, it’s impossible to stop at every single one without either bankrupting yourself or returning home double the weight of what you were when you started!  To save money, for some meals we stopped at gas stations and supermarkets such as Walmart and ate the complimentary breakfasts at the hotels, this way we only had to pay for a full meal once a day.  Here are 6 of my favourite restaurants along Route 66!

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