Route 66 centennial road trip planning — itineraries, stops, motels, and family tips.
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🚗 Road Trip PlanningHow to drive Route 66 with kids — the giant statues, teepee motels, and drive-through caves that make it the ultimate family road, plus the pacing rules that keep everyone happy.
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🚗 Road Trip PlanningThe complete Route 66 packing list — car prep, the three-climate clothing strategy, the desert safety kit, trunk organization for two weeks of motels, and a free printable checklist.
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🚗 Road Trip PlanningThree ready-made 7-day Route 66 itineraries — Heartland (Chicago–Tulsa), Southwest (Tulsa–Albuquerque), and Desert (Albuquerque–Santa Monica) — with day-by-day plans and anchor motels.
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🚗 Road Trip PlanningRoute 66 turns 100 on November 11, 2026 — how to plan the centennial trip: how much time you need, which section to drive if you can't do it all, the big events, and a free planner.
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🚗 Road Trip PlanningThe can't-miss Route 66 stops in all eight states — from the Gemini Giant and Meramec Caverns to Cadillac Ranch, Tucumcari's neon, Seligman, and the Santa Monica Pier.