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You may've noticed this event I posted:
http://www.route66people.com/events/cruising-lhroute-66-ilca


This is my MAJOR 2009 road trip, now ~3 MONTHS away!



Over the last month or so, I've been contacting many businesses along Route 66 ... and have many more to contact.


Some time ago, way before I joined either Route 66 group, I had talked with Becky of Becky's Barn over Email about a possible giveaway/contest. We will be working out details of this later, but she will be sponsoring a giveaway of some sort. Thank you, Becky!


The itinerary I've posted (edition from March of this year) will have to be changed slightly. One such change will be the stop in Springfield. I called Cozy Dog a while ago ... and found out that they will be closed that Saturday (September 5). Ah, well.


"Highlights" and websites related to conversations (about securing stops/visits) I've had with Route 66 businesses thus far include the following noted below. I'm very much looking forward to meeting everyone I've been in contact with over the last couple months or so!

http://www.lincolnhighwayassoc.org/info/il/franklin_grove-RF.jpg

http://www.ariston-cafe.com/

http://www.beckysbarn.com/

http://www.ratfinkgarage.com/

http://www.henrysroute66.com/

http://www.il66authority.com/

http://www.americascave.com/lodging.php

http://www.missouri66.org/

http://www.meteorcrater.com/index.php

http://www.pinecountryrestaurant.com/

http://www.sandiapeak.com/index.php?page=tramway

http://www.johnnyrebs.com/victorville_map.htm


Visits to places already on the itinerary, including...
...Lincoln Highway HQ (IL)
...Becky's Barn (IL)
...Henry's Ra66it Ranch (IL)
...Cafe on the Route (KS)
...Afton Station (OK)
...POPS (OK)
...Route 66 Museum (Elk City OK)
...Sand Hills Curiosity Shop (OK)
...Phillips 66 Station (TX)
...Wigwam Motel, overnight stay (AZ)
...Hualapai Lodge/Diamond Creek Restaurant (AZ)

Visits to places to be put on the itinerary, including...
...the Blue Swallow Motel, Tucumcari NM
http://blueswallowmotel.com/

...and a tour of the California Route 66 Museum (Victorville), right before the ending dinner (which will push the dinner back to about 5:30p or 6p, instead of starting at the current itinerary time of 4:30p)....
http://www.califrt66museum.org/



I still have many plans to finalize. This includes the Saturday, September 5, stop in Springfield IL; COZY DOG will NOT be open that evening. I am currently attempting to find a new location to meet, perhaps Homestyle Cafe....


Other parts of the trip and visits to be reviewed/scheduled/finalized include....

...Ted Drewes (MO)

...Guthrie/Beacon Drive-In Theater (OK)

...Route 66 Museum (Santa Rosa NM)
http://www.route66automuseum.com/

...Snow Cap (Seligman AZ)

...BREAKFAST places along the way:
Sun, Sep 6/Springfield IL;
Mon, Sep 7/Stanton MO;
Wed, Sep 9/Oklahoma City OK;
Thu, Sep 10/Amarillo TX;
Fri, Sep 11/Moriarty NM;
Sat, Sep 12/Gallup NM;
Sun, Sep 13/Holbrook AZ;
Tue, Sep 15/Kingman AZ;
Wed, Sep 16/Barstow CA

...LUNCH places along the way:
Mon, Sep 7;
Tue, Sep 8;
Wed, Sep 9/Elk City OK;
Thu, Sep 10;
Fri, Sep 11/Albuquerque NM;
Sat, Sep 12;
Tue, Sep 15/Topock AZ;
Wed, Sep 16/Barstow CA

...DINNER places along the way:
Sun, Sep 6/St Louis MO;
Mon, Sep 7/Springfield MO;
Fri, Sep 11/Gallup NM;
Sat, Sep 12/Holbrook AZ;
Sun, Sep 13/Flagstaff AZ;
Tue, Sep 15

...LODGING along the way:
Sat, Sep 5/Springfield IL;
Mon, Sep 7/Joplin MO;
Tue, Sep 8/Oklahoma City OK;
Wed, Sep 9/Amarillo TX;
Thu, Sep 10/Moriarty NM;
Fri, Sep 11/Gallup NM;
Sun, Sep 13/Flagstaff AZ;
Mon, Sep 14/Kingman AZ;
Tue, Sep 15/Barstow CA;
Wed, Sep 16/Victorville CA


I'll be posting an updated itinerary in a month or 2 ... which will incorporate the links and list of places to visit I have noted. I also hope to have a few more details ironed out/in process.


Any thoughts or suggestions as I continue the process of planning this?



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Just a couple more days, and I'll be "on the road".... Looking forward to meeting great people and seeing the places, too!


**** SCHEDULE ****

PLEASE NOTE...

...ALL times are APPROXIMATE.

...Travel times based on 30 mph.

...Schedule is SUBJECT TO CHANGE as we drive the route....

...The "skeletal" plans for my return trip to Illinois from California ARE at the end of the itinerary. Not sure yet where I will stay (maybe/hopefully with family or friends along the way...), nor am I sure where I will stop for meals. If you are along that path, please contact me if you want to meet!!!



___ SAT | 09.05.09 ___

~ 8a-9a = kick-off breakfast
IHOP
101 S Randall Rd (S of US RT 20)
Elgin IL


~ 9a-11:30a = travel ~75 miles
Elgin IL - Franklin Grove IL (via IL RT 31 S ...to... LINCOLN HIGHWAY, IL RT 38 W)


~ 11:30a-2p = visit ...&... lunch
LH Association Headquarters
136 N Elm St
Franklin Grove IL
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ksgardenbee/2921023053/

Lincolnway Cafe
137 N Elm St
Franklin Grove IL


~ 2p-2:30p = travel ~10 miles
Franklin Grove IL - Dixon IL
http://www.lincolnhighwayassoc.org/info/il/dixon_arch-LH.jpg


~ 2:30p-7:30p = travel ~180 miles
Dixon IL - Springfield IL (via IL RT 52 E ...to... IL RT 30 E ...to... I-39 S ...to... RT 66, SW of Bloomington/Normal IL)

IL RT 66:
http://www.il66authority.com/
http://www.il66redcarpetcorridor.org/


~ 7:30p = dinner, TBD
Springfield IL

Meet up with the Ride For The Relay motorcycle tour:
http://www.ridefortherelay.com/
http://www.ridefortherelay.com/new_page_5%202008.htm
http://www.ridefortherelay.com/2009%20Trip%20Schedule.htm


~ 10p = overnight, TBD
Springfield IL



___ SUN | 09.06.09 ___

~ 7a-9a = breakfast
(most-likely) Charlie Parker's
700 N St
Springfield IL
http://www.charlieparkersdiner.net/


~ 9a-9:45a = travel ~20 miles
Springfield IL - Auburn IL


~ 10a-11a = visit
Becky's Barn
Auburn IL
http://www.beckysbarn.com/
http://www.ratfinkgarage.com/


~ 11a-12:30p = travel ~40 miles
Auburn IL - Litchfield IL


~ 12:30-2:30p = lunch
The Ariston Cafe
Litchfield IL
http://www.ariston-cafe.com/


~ 2:30p-3:15p = travel ~20 miles
Litchfield IL - Staunton IL


~ 3:30-4:30p = visit
Henrys Ra66it Ranch
1107 Historic Rt 66
Staunton IL
http://www.henrysroute66.com/


~ 4:30p-6p = travel ~45 miles
Staunton IL - St Louis MO

MO RT 66:
http://www.missouri66.org/


~ 6p-7:30p = dinner ...&... visit
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
6726 Chippewa Ave
St Louis MO
http://www.teddrewes.com/Drewes.asp

Chain Of Rocks Bridge
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chain_of_Rocks_Bridge


~ 7:30p-9:45p = travel ~65 miles
St Louis MO - Stanton MO


~ 10p = overnight
Meramec Caverns, a Route 66 icon
Stanton MO
http://www.americascave.com/



___ MON | 09.07.09 ___

~ 7a-9a = breakfast
Meramec Caverns Restaurant (or) Cracker Barrel
Stanton MO


~ 9a-9p = travel ~225 miles ...&... lunch/dinner, TBD ...&... visits
Stanton MO - Joplin MO

Trail of Tears
Jerome MO
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/MO-JeromeTears2.html

Devils Elbow MO

Paris Springs MO


~ 10p = overnight
(possibly) Riviera Roadside Motel
Joplin MO

Meet up with the Ride For The Relay motorcycle tour:
http://www.ridefortherelay.com/
http://www.ridefortherelay.com/new_page_5%202008.htm
http://www.ridefortherelay.com/2009%20Trip%20Schedule.htm



___ TUE | 09.08.09 ___

~ 7:30a-9:30a = breakfast, TBD
Joplin MO


~ 9:30a-10a = travel ~10 miles
Joplin MO - Galena KS


~ 10a-11a = visit
4 Women On The Route, w/the inspiration for the "CARS" character "Tow Mater"
119 N Main
Galena KS
http://www.4womenontheroute.com/Home.html


~ 11a-1p = travel ~50 miles ...&... visit
Galena KS - Afton OK

Cafe On The Route
1101 Military Ave/Rt 66
Baxter Springs KS
http://www.cafeontheroute.com/


~ 1p-4p = lunch (sandwiches) ...&... visit w/Laurel & Ron "Tattoo Man"
Afton Station
Afton OK
http://postcardsfromtheroad.net/afton.shtml


~ 4p-7p = travel ~80 miles (w/Laurel from Afton Station) ...&... visits
Afton OK - Tulsa OK

underground walkway
Chelsea OK

Blue Whale
Catoosa OK
http://www.oklahomaroute66.com/articles/catoosa.html


~ 7p-8:30p = dinner
Ollies Station Restaurant
4070 SW Blvd/Rt 66
Tulsa OK
http://www.olliesstation.com/


~ 9p = overnight, TBD
Tulsa OK



___ WED | 09.09.09 ___

~ 7a-9a = breakfast
Sunrise Grill
7915 New Sapulpa Rd
Tulsa OK


~ 9a-noon = travel ~90 miles ...&... visit
Tulsa OK - Arcadia OK

Rock Cafe, the owner of which inspired the "CARS" character "Sally"
114 W Main St/Rt 66
Stroud OK
http://blog.newsok.com/bamsblog/2009/05/28/rock-cafe-historic-route...
http://www.oklahomaroute66.com/preservation/rockcafe.html


~ noon-3p = lunch ...&... visit
POPS
660 W Highway 66
Arcadia OK
http://www.pops66.com/

Round Barn
Arcadia OK
http://www.arcadiaroundbarn.org/


~ 3p-4p = travel ~25 miles
Arcadia OK - Oklahoma City OK


~ 4p-6p = dinner
(possibly) Country Line
1226 NE 63rd
Oklahoma City OK
http://www.countyline.com/

NOTE ... this is where I met Dennis (ChevyTalk.org), who was taught by my grandfather:
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/1106/DSC07591r8_jpg.html


~ 6p-9p = travel ~85 miles
Oklahoma City OK - Clinton OK


~ 9p = overnight, TBD
Clinton OK



___ THU | 09.10.09 ___

~ 7a-9a = breakfast, TBD
Clinton OK


~ 9a-10a = travel ~30 miles
Clinton OK - Elk City OK


~ 10a-noon = visit
National RT 66 Museum
Elk City OK
http://www.nationalroute66.com/


~ noon-2p = lunch
(possibly) Mazzio's
Elk City OK


~ 2p-4:30p = travel ~55 miles ...&... visit
Elk City OK - Shamrock TX

Sandhills Curiosity Shop
Erick OK
hint: search for "harley and annabelle" on YouTube


~ 4:30p-5p = visit
U Drop Inn, which inspired Romone's auto painting shop in "CARS"
Shamrock TX
http://oldgas.com/info/towerconoco.html


~ 5p-6p = travel ~20 miles
Shamrock TX - McClean TX


~ 6p-6:30p = visit
Phillips 66 Service Station
McClean TX
http://www.texasescapes.com/TexasGasStations/Route66-Phillips66-Ser...


~ 6:30p-9p = travel ~75 miles ...&... visits
McClean TX - Amarillo TX

Cross
Groom TX

Bug Ranch
Conway TX
http://www.captiveimage.us/index.php/blogs/47-did-you-know-this/95-...


~ 9p-10:30p = dinner
Big Texan Steak Ranch
Amarillo TX
http://www.bigtexan.com/


~ 11p = overnight, TBD
Amarillo TX



___ FRI | 09.11.09 ___

~ 7:30a-9a = breakfast, TBD
Amarillo TX


~ 9a-noon [time change] = travel ~115 miles ...&... visit
Amarillo TX - Tucumcari NM

Cadillac Ranch
Amarillo TX
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2220


~ noon-2p = lunch, TBD ...&... visit
Tucumcari NM

Blue Swallow Motel
815 E Rt 66 Blvd
Tucumcari NM
http://blueswallowmotel.com/


~ 2p-4p = travel ~60 miles
Tucumcari NM - Santa Rosa NM


~ 4p-6p = visit
Route 66 Auto Museum
2866 Will Rogers Ave/Rt 66
Santa Rosa NM
http://www.route66automuseum.com/


~ 6p-8p = dinner, TBD
Santa Rosa NM


~ 8p-10:30p = travel ~80 miles
Santa Rosa NM - Moriarty NM


~ 11p = overnight
(possibly) Sunset Motel
Moriarty NM



___ SAT | 09.12.09 ___

~ 7:30a-9a = travel ~45 miles
Moriarty NM - Albuquerque NM


~ 9a-11a = brunch, TBD
Albuquerque NM


~ 11a-1p = travel ~60 miles
Albuquerque NM - Acomita NM


~ 1p-1:30p = visit
Acomita NM, the oldest continuously-inhabited community in America


~ 1:30p-4:30p = travel ~85 miles ...&... visit
Acomita NM - Gallup NM

Continental Divide


~ 4:30p-6:30p = dinner, TBD
Gallup NM


~ 6:30p-9p [time change] = travel ~100 miles
Gallup NM to Holbrook AZ


~ 9p = overnight
Wigwam Motel
Holbrook AZ
http://www.galerie-kokopelli.com/wigwam/

Meet up with the Ride For The Relay motorcycle tour:
http://www.ridefortherelay.com/
http://www.ridefortherelay.com/new_page_5%202008.htm
http://www.ridefortherelay.com/2009%20Trip%20Schedule.htm



___ SUN | 09.13.09 ___

~ 7a-9a = breakfast, TBD
Holbrook AZ


~ 9a-10:15a = travel ~35 miles
Holbrook AZ - Winslow AZ


~ 10:30a-12p = visit
Cowboy "Standing On The Corner":
http://www.standinonthecorner.com/
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/12603


~ 12p-2p = lunch
LaPosada Hotel
303 E 2nd St/Rt 66
Winslow AZ
http://www.laposada.org/


~ 2p-6p = travel ~60 miles ...&... visit
Winslow AZ to Flagstaff AZ

Meteor Crater Visitor Center
http://www.meteorcrater.com/index.php


~ 6p-8p = dinner, TBD
Flagstaff AZ


~ 8p = overnight
(possibly) King's House Hotel
1560 E Rt 66
Flagstaff AZ
http://www.kingshousehotel.com/



___ MON | 09.14.09 ___

~ 7a-8:15a = travel ~35 miles
Flagstaff AZ - Williams AZ


~ 8:30a-10:30a = breakfast
Pine Country Restaurant
107 N Grand Canyon Blvd
Williams AZ
http://www.pinecountryrestaurant.com/


~ 10:30a-11:30a = travel ~20 miles ...&... visit
Williams AZ - Ash Fork AZ

find Monte Carlo AZ, E of Ash Fork AZ, including the Monte Carlo Truck Stop ruins &, on the other side of I-40, the truck repair facility named Monte Carlo:
http://www.theroadwanderer.net/RT66ashfork.htm


~11:30a = at Crookton Rd exit in/near Ash Fork AZ:
start longest uninterrupted stretch of RT 66, to Topock AZ
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/AZ-AshforkSeligman.html


~ 11:30a-12:30p = travel ~25 miles
Ash Fork AZ - Seligman AZ


~ 12:30p-3:30p = lunch
Snow Cap
301 E Chino Ave/Rt 66
Seligman AZ
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/101
http://www.route66giftshop.com/angel.html


~ 3:30p-7p = travel ~95 miles ...&... visit
Seligman AZ - Kingman AZ

Hualapai Lodge
Peach Springs AZ


~ 7p-9p = dinner, TBD by Jim Hinckley
Kingman AZ
(perhaps will have a local turnout/gathering join us)


~ 9p = overnight
(possibly) Hotel Brunswick
315 E Andy Devine/Rt 66
Kingman AZ
http://www.hotel-brunswick.com/



___ TUE | 09.15.09 ___

~ 6:30a-9a = breakfast, w/Jim Hinckley
(possibly) Silver Spoon
2011 E Andy Devine Ave
Kingman AZ


~ 9a-11a = travel ~50 miles
Kingman AZ - Topock AZ

Including the Black Mountains, a very scenic portion of RT 66:
http://www.americansouthwest.net/arizona/route_66/topock_kingman.html


~ 11a-1p = lunch, TBD
Topock AZ


~ 1p-3p = travel ~45 miles
Topock AZ - Goffs CA


~ 3p = at Goffs CA, start the earliest alignment of Route 66:
swings under I-40 & follows part of the National Trails Highway
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Old_Trails_Highway


~ 3p-9p = travel ~150 miles ...&... visits ...&... dinner, TBD
Goffs CA - Essex CA - Amboy CA - Ludlow CA - Barstow CA

http://www.roadtripamerica.com/places/goffs.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essex,_California
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amboy,_California
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barstow,_California


~ 10p = overnight
(possibly) California Inn
1431 E Main St
Barstow CA



___ WED | 09.16.09 ___

~ 8a-10a = breakfast, TBD
Barstow CA


~ 10a-3p = visit ...&... lunch, TBD
Route 66 "Mother Road" Museum
681 N 1st Ave
Barstow CA
http://www.route66museum.org/


~ 3p-4:15p = travel ~35 miles
Barstow CA - Victorville CA


~ 4:30p-6:30p = visit
California Route 66 Museum
16825 S D St/Rt 66
Victorville CA
http://www.califrt66museum.org/


~ 7p-9p = ending dinner
Johnny Reb's
15051 7th St
Victorville CA
http://www.johnnyrebs.com/JR_Main.html


~ 9p = overnight, TBD
Victorville CA



___ THU | 09.17.09 ___

~ 8a-8p = travel
Victorville CA - Albuquerque NM
(via I-40 E)



___ FRI | 09.18.09 ___

~ 8a-8p = travel
Albuquerque NM - Denver CO - ~Kearney NE
(via I-25 N ...to... I-76 E ...to... I-80 E)



___ SAT | 09.19.09 (my birthday) ___

~ 8a-8p = travel
~Kearney NE - Elgin IL
(via I-80 E ...to... I-39 N ...to... IL RT 64 E)

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