Route 66: The Great Big Road Trip Companion Paperback – December 1, 2025

The Route 66: The Great Big Road Trip CompanionPlanning to travel on Route 66? Looking for that complete package guide? A guide that gives you what you need and more, to make your journey easy and enjoyable?Maps: 80+ clear concise maps to visualize your progress and anticipate direction changes.Points of Interest: Over 1,500 points of interest (POI) to explore. No fear of missing out!Navigational Aids: Postal addresses and Open Location Codes compatible with Google, Waze, Garmin, Chrome to make navigation stress free!Turn-by-Turn: Clear driving directions with streets and exits make the tricky bits a breeze!QR Codes: Scan to open websites for museums, parks and galleries.Photos: 415 historical and recent images. Compare ‘then and now’!Hidden Gems: Discover the secret spots that others miss, including unique stops to enjoy.Alternative Alignments: Navigate the alignments, changes and alternatives without missing a beat.POI Descriptions: Get the gist and grit of some of the best parts of the route.Ghost Towns and Abandoned Places: Head into abandoned places and explore.A comprehensive tour takes planning and research, but who has time for that? This Grab-n-Go guide will to be your best companion on one of the greatest road-trips in the world. An inclusive guide across all of the 8 states; your planning and research is already done. Take the fear out of navigating, and get ready to get your kicks on Route 66. Pack your bag, grab the guide and let’s get going!The Route 66: The Great Big Road Trip Companion takes you state-by-state from Chicago to Santa Monica along The Main Street of America, packed with excitement at every turn. At an impressive 598 pages, The Companion is bursting with essential information to make your trip unforgettable!Population Census numbers have been uniquely included for most towns along the way. As simple as it might seem, these figures indicate the number of people that support the town today. We can use these numbers to compare towns throughout our journey.Establishment dates are included, either construction, or opening, for the majority of the point of interests to qualify historical significance. Understand if an establishment was open pre or post Route 66 and whether it appears in the National Register of Historical Places.The guide’s unique conversational style makes for a fun and pleasant read. Many guidebook descriptions are dull and uninspiring. The Route 66: The Great Big Road Trip Companion brings locations to life! Fleshing out the facts are the stories and folklore of the people and places that color the journey. The extra dimension provides a spyglass through time, adding context to the places you will visit, cruising the Mother Road.Tried and Tested! Say goodbye to confusing 32-digit latitude and longitude coordinates! The Route 66: The Great Big Road Trip Companion has simple, straightforward navigation that's perfect for your vehicle's SAT/NAV and smartphone system. Designed to keep you rolling off the Interstate, and travelling on the historic pavement of Old Route 66. The Companion is road-tested ready for you to use to travel the adventure of a lifetime!Not just a trip guide, but your favorite souvenir from your bucket list adventure. Make it yours with your notes, stamps, and stickers. The Route 66: The Great Big Road Trip Companion will become your personal journal of your journey.With your route planning, stops along the way, points of interest and historical background research in one smart package, you can consider a huge part of your preparation already complete. Just grab your copy and let the fun begin! Read more