Comments on: Questions From a Brit About Driving Route 66

By: Tony Alderton

Tony Alderton — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:17:23 +0000

I just stumbles across this old post and thought I'd update the link to my Route 66 web page.

Do it! You'll like it!

By: Bill Gledhill

Bill Gledhill — Sun, 21 Aug 2005 20:13:03 +0000

Interesting stuff – well most of it. Wife and I are planning to do 66 next autumn. We plan to fly to NY (from Sussex, England) pick up a car and drive to Chicago then use The Complete Guidebook to Route 66 (by Bob Moore & Rich Cunningham a ‘Route 66 Magazine’ publication and well worth the money. Not sure how we’ll cope but sounds like there will be others on the route and if needed help will hopefully be on hand for much of the journey. If and when we get to LA we will have fulfilled an ambition to drive across the USA from coast to coast. Have set aside 2 months for the trip. Hope that’s enough.

By: RB

RB — Tue, 29 Jun 2004 06:58:15 +0000

I used to use the Lonely Planet guide religiously until we ate at a restaurant highly recommended by them on Naxos Island in Greece. Whoa BAD, but we all got drunk and still had a good-time.

Usually great reference don't know what happen that time.

By: Sal

Sal — Mon, 28 Jun 2004 19:17:09 +0000

Check out Lonley Planet's “Road Trip – Route 66″ … compact but cool little thing. Even lists radio station frequencies en route and phone no. of music store in California where you can get cds made up with fav. tunes for the R66 trip (60s & 70s stuff if you're really old).. Easy, rider!!!

By: Stuart

Stuart — Mon, 28 Jun 2004 10:53:59 +0000

Fantastic stuff everyone, keep it coming, even got 'arguments' and serious debate. I love it !

By: RB

RB — Sun, 27 Jun 2004 06:20:27 +0000

From the company website...

"In-N-Out remains privately owned and the Snyder family has no plans to take the company public or franchise any units"

Check your facts...RB

By: pete

pete — Sun, 27 Jun 2004 05:42:34 +0000

well the in & out hamburger resturaunts in california are original since they were started in here and the food is all made to a specific standard. the ones in arizona and other places are just franchises, and not family owned, they are not originals

By: RB

RB — Thu, 24 Jun 2004 23:33:14 +0000

Rincon is Rincon Point, which is just up PCH (Hwy 1 / 101) from Carpinteria and Ventura is farther south from Carpinteria. Ricon one of my fav surfing spots when it's running…RB

By: Greg

Greg — Thu, 24 Jun 2004 20:22:08 +0000

Everyone has not talked about PCH. After hitting Santa Monica you will go north to Santa Barbara using the PCH Highway. Awesome drive (Has its share of turns)from Malibu to Oxnard (AKA Roxnard). You will have to stop at Neptunes Net with all the bikers and show them the really way to travel. After that take your time driving past Ventura. That is known as the Rincon. A couple of small beach towns, but awesome ocean views. Stay out of the speedy drivers (AKA Locals), they see this view everyday and twice on Tuesdays. As for your trip back. Take I-15(thou Vegas) to I-70 and see the Rockies in a Mini. Stop in at Glennwood Springs for the hot springs pool and then stop at Vail and Breckenridge(just off I-70). The Micro-beers are heaven at Gleenwoodsprings and Breckenridge. That's Fresh off the tap not in bottles.

By: RB

RB — Thu, 24 Jun 2004 16:51:22 +0000

It's true I'm not a Country Girl!

You forgot to mention the SMOG...remember bad press...we need more bad press...come on help us.

Next time in Pasadena we'll have to find a pasture for ya...(joke).

By: Deborah

Deborah — Thu, 24 Jun 2004 08:29:45 +0000

RB...

I had no intention to "diss" LA (as I said, no offense intended). I'm sorry if it came off that way. Ask Gabe or any of my friends -- I'm just not the city type. I grew up in the country (real country as in the nearest neighbor was a couple of miles down the road) and later in far suburban small towns. I don't really like any big city, though I'm fond of Chicago in limited doses.

I'm not the LA type, but many find the climate and variety of both geography and people to their liking. I'd rather find a really small college town in Wyoming, Montana or maybe even Wisconsin to live in. I like all four seasons and don't need to have a beach, desert, mountain or foreign country closer than an airplane ride. In fact, I like my summers cool and my winters snowy. I've been to LA many times and I can't take the heat. I'm in DC these days and I hate the heat here too. Summer seems to last six months here. In LA, I think it lasts 11 months! I have asthma and allergies that are worse in the summer and the smog in LA made me miserable 24/7, but the pollution has also gotten me in NY, DC and Chicago so it's a big city thing for me, not an "I hate LA" thing.

I truly didn't mean to offend. We all love our MINIs here, but we're all very different people too. I'm a country girl and you aren't. That's fine. Route 66 will show our friend from the other side of the puddle many of the joys that America has in store for those with the spirit to motor...

By: RB

RB — Tue, 22 Jun 2004 23:44:23 +0000

Stuart, there are lots of things to stop and see along the way. The hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon will get off soma dat fat.

Check on line and you'll find an amazing amount of info.

Deborah...

The thing that most miss when refering to "LA" is the most amazing thing about the place... You can go to the beach or the desert or the mountains or Mexico (Baja) all in one day if you wish. We have an amazing cross ethnic population and very mild winters.

I'm glad you feel that way about where you live as I wish more people would stay away from here. I grew up in Pasadena and have seen the population triple in my 58 years. Keep the bad press coming we need more of it.

When I worked at Selbert Perkins Design in Santa Monica I asked every intern from the Cincinatti School of Design and other eastern schools when are you going back home...Answer...90%..."You got to be kidding!"

Just a thought...

I think it's a shame that people have to "diss" other states or cities, this is such a great country why not just enjoy all we have?!...RB

By: Stuart

Stuart — Tue, 22 Jun 2004 10:16:04 +0000

And the (b)eat goes on, I 'll certainly not go hungry by the look of whats on offer, now need a way to keep the weight off on route, any suggestions?, its looking like a driving and eating tour at the moment.

Thanks for the info so far. Stuart

By: Deborah

Deborah — Tue, 22 Jun 2004 07:21:11 +0000

I have to say that despite being a midwesterner at heart, In-N-Out does have the best burgers. Ever. No offense to the LA folks, but I feel it was one of the only redeeming factors back when I was routinely sent to LA on business. I wish they'd open up stores out east. Route 66 is a blast. Check out Amazon.com for lots of guide books on the road. You can even get taped guides to listen to as you drive through various parts.

My other comments would be that if you've never come to American and driven on the right, give yourself some time to adjust. We also are known to drive distances that astound foreigners. I think 400 miles (roughly 650 kilometers) is an easy drive, 700 miles (1,125 kilometers) a normal "long" drive 12-14 hours like from home to my Dad's and I usually do it in one day. I've also done as much a 1000 miles in a day (1,600 kilometers) in the MINI no less, but I'll fully admit that was too far. I would plan on no more than 250-300 miles (400-500 kilometers) per day if you're really trying to enjoy the drive and see the sights as that's roughly six hours of real driving per day.

I'll be jealous... a cool trip to do. It's on my "someday" list.

Deb

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 21 Jun 2004 16:09:00 +0000

i suggest Lou Mitchell's for breakfast before you leave.

http://www.visit-springfieldillinois.com/grouptours/i-route66.htm

[quote]Lou Mitchell's Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Before you embark on your trip,load up on an all-American breakfast at Lou Mitchell's legendary Route 66 cafÃƒÂ© on Jackson Boulevard in Chicago.Then, take Route 66 out of Chicago to Wilmington, Illinois for your first photo opportunity, the Gemini Giant. Meandering along Route 66, you'll stop at some delightful all-American haunts including the Polka Dot CafÃƒÂ© in Braidwood and the Old Log Cabin in Pontiac, a great place for lunch with the local farmers[/quote]

By: RB

RB — Mon, 21 Jun 2004 00:45:02 +0000

Hey Greg, most of us do know...

Song witten and performed by Bobby Troup and sang by the amazingly beautiful Julie London.

By: Greg Wenzlick

Greg Wenzlick — Sun, 20 Jun 2004 23:08:28 +0000

Come on you guys in USA. Even way down-under in New Zealand (home of Lord of the RIngs) we know of Route 66. How about getting Natalie Cole's CD and listening to "get your kicks on Route 66" and getting a geography lesson. I've been to both ends at downtown Chicago and Santa Monica pier. Wish I could do the drive one day. Greg Wenzlick. (have relations in St Louis, Michigan, SF, and LA.)

By: dotBob

dotBob — Sun, 20 Jun 2004 22:53:54 +0000

That big 72oz steak is available in Amarillo, the same city that the American Quarterhorse Museum is located.

By: RB

RB — Sun, 20 Jun 2004 19:35:52 +0000

Been going to since 1963 to the Pasadena In-N-Out. I think it is the 3rd or 4th built. I've been to a lot of the other contenders across the USA and must say I prefer it to all but I'm predjucice, of course, it's part of my growing up as a teen in Pasadena.

Me in my MCS driving tru...only thing better would be driving tru in a '52 Ford Woodie or '34 Ford High Boy. I always get the thumbs up and the "Nice Car" from the In & out folks..RB

By: RB

RB — Sun, 20 Jun 2004 19:21:24 +0000

Sorry I did not know there was any in AZ…NO slight intended..They're all great! ANIMAL STYLE FOREVER!!!..RB