Chicago

Great start. Smooth trip to Chicago and lovely hotel just around the corner from the Hancock Observation tower. Hotel is the Millennium Knickerbocker.
Springfield IL

1st day on the road. Started at Chicago in heavy snow. Breakfast at Lou Mitchells then off along the road to Joliet, Willmington, Pontiac and Atlanta.
Coliinsville IL

Day 3 of the trip. Headed out from Springfield in the snow and travelled south taking in Litchfield diners and drive ins before ending up in St Louis. Weather improving as we head south. Staying atLeer más
Springfield MO

Started off at Collinsville headed through St Louis to the Meremac Caverns. Then on to Cuba and Lebenon before ending our day at the Rail Haven Hotel in Springfield.
Oklahoma City

Long day today - over 300 miles. Lots of interesting places including the Gay Parita, Conoco Gas Station, Dairy King, Blue whale at Catoosa and Pops gas Station. Arrived at Super 8 around 7.00. DennysLeer más
Tucumcari

Long drive through Texas and New Mexico to the Blue Swallow Motel. Best Motel on the route. Stopped at Texacola and the Cadillac Ranch and the Mid Point Cafe.
Santa Fe

Lovely sunrise at the Blue Swallow then on to Blue Hole and Santa Fe. Staying at the Econo lodge which looks a good find. Out in the evening with Kim, Nick & Mike to a live band at Jakes.
Holbrook AZ

Drive across the desert from Santa Fe. Taking in Grants and Gallup before a tour through the Petrified Forest National Park. Arroved at the Wigwam Motel on time due to a hour time zone change.
Monument Valley

Stood on the corner at Winslow AZ. Detour to the Meteor Crater then off to Monument Valley. 290 miles plus trip round the park. Looking forward to Dinner at the View Hotel.
Williams AZ

Great sunrise at Monument Valley then off to Grand Canyon. Flights over the Grand Canyon for Louise and Nick. Finished at Williams Days Inn.
Barstow CA

Long trip across the Desert taking in Hackberry, Kingman, Oatman and finishing at the Route 66 Motel in Barstow.
Pasadena

Travelled from Barstow to LA. Went to the Bottle Ranch then to the hotel. Afternoon visit to the Chinese Theatre and Griffith Observatory.