un jour / 322 miles / 10 heures 43 minutes
In 1926, America was on the move and Route 66 was the way to "motor west." The road gave birth to service stations, motels, diners and of course, often kitschy roadside attractions. Today, Illinois 66 is a continuum of one-of-a-kind connections to the old road in America's agricultural heartland.
Jour 1
9:00 - 20.7 miles / 41 minutes - 9:41
"Get your chicks on Route 66" at one of the most unique restaurants the road has to offer. Its colorful history dates back to the early days of Route 66 when the restaurant also doubled as a Blue Bird Bus stop. The building's unique features include large bay windows that allowed diners to watch take offs and landing at the neighboring airport. In winter, the flat roof was flooded to provide an icy surface for skating exhibitions.
9:41 - 137.5 miles / 4 heures 35 minutes - 14:16
Atlanta's compact downtown area has everything a Route 66 lover enjoys. Recently restored authentic murals adorn the exterior of historic buildings and a recently relocated Bunyon Giant maintains order on historic Arch Street. Take a walking tour of this adorable area, and visit the Palms Grill Cafe (opening Spring of 2009) - an authentically restored 1934 diner in its original building. The cafe building also houses historical artifacts managed by the Atlanta Museum.
14:56 - 163.7 miles / 5 heures 27 minutes - 9:23