Road Trip USA: Route 66

Route 66 starts in Chicago. If you are visiting Chicago, you should not miss a basketball game with the Chicago Bulls. Also, remember to visit one of the city's many retro blues bars before packing the rental car and starting your road trip on "The Mother Road".

Springfield is your first iconic Route 66 stop on the route. The city is Abraham Lincoln's hometown and you can get a sneak peek into his first home "Lincoln Home National Historic Site". Springfield is also the birthplace of the American corn dogs and drive-thru restaurants!

Next we recommend that you take a little detour and stop by Kansas City! Visit the iconic Power and Light district and experience everything this place has to offer: bars, live music, food and shops. You could also take yourself to watch either American football or baseball while you're here! It's easy to get tickets and you're guaranteed a great show and atmosphere.

At this stop in the city of St. Louis, remember to visit the tasteful ice cream shop called Ted Drewes! You should also take a walk along the Mississippi River, and take a selfie in front of the huge Gateway Arch.

An old mining town Joplin is the next stop on the route. Remember to visit the Old Town and the Route 66 Carousel Park!

In Oklahoma you will definitely meet some other Route 66 enthusiasts from around the world. Make a stop at Route 66 Vintage Iron Motorcycle Museum and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum! Make sure to also check out Bricktown, a picturesque district with old warehouses now operating as restaurants, bars and shops.

Howdy y'all! Everything is bigger in America and that goes for Texas too. Test your stomach at the Big Texan Steak Ranch – if you can eat a 2 kg steak in less than an hour, you get it for free. If you want an authentic cowboy experience, go to the Amarillo Livestock Auction where you can meet real cowboys.

On the journey from Amarillo you will pass the strange attraction ‘Cadillac Ranch’ where 10 classic Cadillacs are half-buried in the ground. The trip then goes to the historic city of Santa Fe, one of the oldest cities in the United States. Remember to take time to relax in one of New Mexico's many hot springs.

It's time to learn about the Native American culture and history! One third of the inhabitants of Gallup are of Indian descent. Local Indian guides can show you around in the beautiful ruins of "Sky City" in Acoma native American Reservation.

With its stunning and unique landscape, Grand Canyon is a true natural wonder. The surroundings are beautiful, and the place also contains an exciting cultural history. It is definitely worth driving the distance from Flagstaff to get here!

Before ending your road trip in LA, we recommend that you make a stop in Las Vegas. You should aim to arrive when it's already dark outside, so that you get to experience the whole spectacle of the neon lights while driving down the I-15.

After exploring the city itself, you could also drive to see the Hoover Dam about 40 minutes from Las Vegas. This place is a magnificent combination of nature, history and physics!

Finish your road trip with celebrity spotting in Hollywood, a visit at Universal Studios and Six Flags Magic Mountain, and some well-deserved relaxation on the beach in Santa Monica. We have included 3 nights in LA as the end to this trip.