Experience the ultimate Route 66 adventure in 21 unforgettable days. Travel 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica across 8 states. Discover Chicago's skyscrapers, bustling St. Louis with its Gateway Arch, Meramec Caverns and Cuba's murals in Missouri. Admire Oklahoma's horizons, Cadillac Ranch in Texas, New Mexico's painted deserts, the mythical Grand Canyon, and Arizona treasures like Oatman with its wild burros. Finish in California crossing the Mojave Desert to the Pacific beaches. This comprehensive guide includes historic motels, authentic diners, quirky attractions, and all the information needed to enjoy the historic "Mother Road," a true symbol of the American dream.