Route 66 Tour

[merovingian]

Next month I will be embarking of a tour of Route 66 (Chicago to LA).

Will be trying to stick to the original route as much as i can.

Suggestions please for photo opportunities!!:D

[gardengirl13]

We hit parts of it along our trip years ago and loved the old diners and gas stations. Great for shooting!

[Sparky98]

I am not very familiar with Rt. 66 other than the song but I have seen parts of it in Oklahoma and texas. I know there are some museums in OK, in Clinton and possibly Tulsa, and there are probably some in Texas also.

I did a quick Google search and there are several sites related to the original route. You might do some research there and get some ideas. I did see maps listed that show the roiginal highway so that might help you. Mostly I think you will find some small towns with old stores, diners, and gas stations. Enjoy your trip and I hope you find lots of photographic opportunities.

[chris78cpr]

I hope you have a great trip! It's something that i have wanted to do for a very long time now!

I really do look forward to seeing your images from the trip.

Chris

[sparker1]

There are some great places in NM and AZ. I like Gallup, NM for old west flavor. There is a motel there (forget the name) that many movie stars visited.

In AZ, a section of road from Seligman to Kingman is out in the boonies and very scenic. Hackberry General Store is worth a stop. From Peach Spings, you can drive into the Grand Canyon...not many people know about it. You buy a permit, drive 20+ miles on unpaved road, last mile you drive in Diamond creek, but it is beautiful and you will likely see wild burros. If you have a high-clearance vehicle, this is a must. From Kingman, drive the scenic route to Oatman, a true old west town with wild burros walking the streets. Gable and Lombard spent there wedding night in the old hotel there. I'll stop and let someone else in.

[NMGolfHacker]

When you get to NM make sure you follow the original route of Route 66. The original route went just past Santa Rosa, NM...turn north on Highway 256...up to Las Vegas, NM. Then head west on I-25/(some sections of the original R66 follow I-25) into Santa Fe then head South. Do your research on this section to follow the original road. Very pretty and interesting drive once you turn north on Highway 256.

http://www.historic66.com/new-mexico/det-nm2.html

[chris78cpr]

I've just visited Las Vegas this past weekend and during my trip myself and some friends drove out to Kingman and i was lucky enough to drive a small section of the 66 through and around Hackberry/Kingman/etc. Was a great little taster to the whole road, it's really made me want to push forward on my plan to drive the entire road.

Chris

[FlyingPhotog]

You're on your own for finding your kicks along the "Mother Road" but I'll offer you a friends gallery for inspiration:

http://www.pbase.com/twolanetommy/route_66_images

If you like what you see, please leave him some feedback, thanks!

Good luck and I envy your trek...

[polarbare]

checkout whereisben.com (http://whereisben.com) for Ben Willmore's website. He's just finishing up a Route 66 project IIRC.

[jasonrog]

Was in Vegas last year and drove to the grand canyon. We just HAD to take Route 66 from Kingman to Seligman to say we drove the Mother Highway.

[zagiace]

did a shoot recently in Amboy where there is a great old church, gas station and hotel rooms. About a mile away you will find a shoe tree.

[Tin Kicker]

...and remember that a LOT of the original Rt 66 is abandonded roadbed 10-20 yards off to the side of the current road, and makes excellent photo subject. Keep an eye out for it. Be especially watchful for the old bridges...mostly dismantled, some reduced to foot bridges. Again, beautiful in their demise.