Web: luckymudmusic.com, SMOKE ON THE COAST BBQ AND FIREWORKS FESTIVAL Twenty restaurants and local BBQ masters will use their best culinary tricks and secret sauce recipes to win your heart and vote. Web: paradisecoast.com, EASTER EVENTS Theyre hopping throughout SoFla in April (just Google any city and Easter events), but here are two that we really like: Bunny-Palooza at the Miami Seaquarium and the Underwater Easter Egg Hunt in Islamorada. Also: live bands, culinary and mixology demonstrations, a kids zone, health village and VIP hospitality benefits. Youll say goodbye to the Land of Enchantment this morning and head into Arizona. Regards Ian. Theres a street party featuring seafood and meat dishes, a lunch tasting, a brunch tasting and several wine tastings, including the final soiree, Wine on the Water. Our Restaurant Near Me page connects you to a McDonald's quickly and easily! Let your imagination run wild because the entrants sure do, like a golf cart disguised as a fishing boat. However, McDonalds offers many other foods for their customers. Where: Historic Ybor City Where: Where else but Key West (various locations) So, my recommendation is to book the motels well in advance. Where: Various theaters throughout Miami and Miami Beach It just depends on how many days you have and how far you would be willing to detour from the most direct route. But it is certainly a worthwhile detour for anyone looking for a scenic place to hike! Web: stpetepride.com, SILVER SPURS RODEO More than 70 years old, this classic Central Florida rodeo is still going strong, drawing the best bull riders, barrel racers and ropers to the Silver Spurs Arena. Thank you for all this information! Also includes a silent auction, dance performances, kids activities, live music and a 5K fun run. Be sure to try the green and red chile they love to smother it on just about anything in New Mexico! Where: George Core Park, Port. Not Key West no way, no how. Hi Jessica! However, note that taking any long detours will either add additional needed days to your trip or youll need to skip some sections of Route 66. Today you have a lot of dining choices along the route, especially in Winslow and Flagstaff. But before that, enjoy a weekend packed with family-friendly activities such as cardboard boat races,a photo contest, a car show, a fish-a-thon, a chalk art festival, Englewoods Got Talent and more. Prizes also go to Youth Angler (16 years or younger), Lady Angler and largest Spanish Mackerel. Day 20: Fly back home. Also since it is around the halfway mark of your trip, probably good to have a break from long drives. The community doesnt host its own farmers market, however the Dale City Market operates just outside Woodbridge. If you dont want to do the drive, you can also easily visit Santa Fe from Albuquerque by taking the Rail Runner train and exploring Santa Fe on foot and taking the visitor shuttles. Once you find a cache, drop the dive flag and start collecting. Many thanks Web:nfca.net, DODGE BRAWL Remember of the 5 Ds of dodge ball, at least according to movieDodgeballs Patches OHoulihan Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge while competing in this 64-team, double-elimination tournament. Where: Seville Quarters, Pensacola You can, Our Suggested 2 Week Route 66 Road Trip Itinerary. It would be a great trip for a 3 day weekend, and if you are near Santa Monica, it would be really easy for you! This is just a quick reference Route 66 map to roughly show the route and itinerary so you can visualize it! 3. But once you leave the city and its urban sprawl, youll come upon some Route 66 icons like the Muffler Men, restored old gas stations, a maple syrup shop that dates back to 1824, and a giant covered wagon. Also glad you got to stay on the Queen Mary Laurence and I got married on the Queen Mary 2. Event features live music, A Caribbean Travel Expo, a Kids Zone, arts and crafts, a food village and smaller stages featuring folk dancing and steel bands. Reserve 3. Web: naplesbeachhotel.com, iHEARTRADIO ULTIMATE POOL PARTY Presented by VisitFlorida.com, the musical weekend getaway is broadcast nationally on the CW network. Where: McIntosh I would like to know about rental cars, in particular Mustangs any suggestions please? AAA Gas Prices and Gasbuddy are two of many websites you can use to search for current and average fuel prices as well as doing gas trip calculator costs to get an idea. Id love to do the Route 66 road trip some day. Where: Sanborn Square, Boca Raton Where: Wickham Pavilion, Melbourne Today there are two splits in the road where you can choose to drive alternative historic Route 66 alignments. We are going to drive some of Route66 after leaving New York.probably join it around Oklahoma and then off to Vegas for a few days. Then you could return by the same route or return via another route if you wish back home. For motorcycle tours organized within the United States I would check out Eagle Rider and Ride Free. MARCH MADNESS, ARTS & CRAFTS VERSION You cant swing a paint brush without hitting a great arts or crafts fair in SoFla in March. Best, Jessica. Where: ZooTampa at Lowry Park, ECO-SHRIMPING TOUR Get a better understanding about what its like to be a shrimper on this two-hour boat cruise through the St. Marys River basin. The article on traveling US Route 66 caught my eye as I grew up in Oklahoma and have traveled that highway many times, during my youth, before the interstate highways were complete. This event is a yummy celebration of Floridas official state pie. Today you spend most of the day exploring thelongest intact section of Route 66. You note you have 2 nights in Las Cruces but I think you still have 2 days/3 nights, Day 8, 9, and 10. There are a lot of ghost towns along the route that were once popular Route 66 stops. One way to make the most of your time is to just plan ahead and prioritize the places you REALLY want to visit and make sure you have time to stop and see them. Web: rhythmandribs.net, BRADFORD COUNTY STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL With the the sweetest strawberries this side of heaven, this two-day downhome family fest held during the peak growing season features free train rides, live music and, of course, strawberry shortcake. If you are just driving a section of the route, you can find that part of the itinerary that is relevant to you. Lewis Street Grill Menu. Proceed to the restaurant's website Upload menu. Yes, it certainly did take a long time to write and put together, but I am always happy to hear it has been helpful to so many other travelers. To choose a particular section, you can read our Route 66 guide which includes recommendations and descriptions of several section of the route that are best suited to a number of interests and people. Route 66 was a two lane highway and you simply pulled off to the side of the road to eat at the Rock Cafe. You can use the Route 66 Welcome Center at the, If you want to start from the official beginning you can start your Route 66 journey from either, Youll pass the castle-like Hoffmann Tower in, Be on the outlook for Giant Muffler Men statues today. Special guests and celebrities always abound. In addition to lower overall costs, small luxuries such as beer at a local pub cost residents $3.50, making Woodbridge one of the most affordable areas in the D.C. suburbs. are not very interactive and are not going to super interesting to young kids. Also included: a Gourmet Galley featuring South Waltons best food trucks, a kids play area and live music and dance performances all weekend long. This might mean modifying the trip a bit to be fun for everyone. Patio, Dog & Cat Friendly Where: Various locations in Miami-Dade County Burger King West Spring. Where: Esplanade Park, Fort Lauderdale See kite demonstrations and kite club competitions and get free lessons by the pros. Enjoy fast delivery with McDelivery everyday between 11:00am to 1:00 am. Web: fairchildgarden.org, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TENNESSEE WILLIAMS! Los Angeles is not the most RV friendly place but you can find RV spots with hook-ups in Malibu and even in Hollywood! Hi Lawrence, I think this is a fine itinerary, and I think youve used the extra days to really spend more well to spend more time along the route, add 2 night stops here and there, do some detours, and even go a bit well off the route to visit the parks in Utah. Great artical and very informative. Dont forget to visit with Santa and dress warmly enough for the Lighted Nighttime Parade. Youll find the first, the, There is another restored fuel station in, There is a restored Meramec Caverns advertisement on a local barn in, There is a Historic Route 66 1.6 mile self-guided walking trailand a sign denoting Dead Mans Curve (a curve on the road that once led to many traffic accidents) in. Where: Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine We offer our Route 66 lodging suggestions for Springfield which is our recommended first overnight stop on the Route 66 itinerary. Festival goers should expect family-friendly films that transcend stereotypes and begins a dialogue about the LGBT experience. Web: wordofsouthfestival.com, SOPCHOPPY WORM GRUNTIN FESTIVAL That age-old idiom about the early bird getting the worm is a way of life for earthworm harvester Gary Revell. Open in Google Maps. To print the article in a printer-friendly format (with all ads and images removed) or save them as a clickable PDF, you just need to subscribe to be subscribed to our monthly travel newsletter (it is free and easy to subscribe). We usually find that Enterprise has the best rates for one way rentals. VIP packages available. Day 9 Tucumari to Alberquerque. Gallup Amarillo has the big steak houses including Big Texan steak ranch and Cadillac ranch. Web: colliercountyfair.com and sarasotafair.com, BACARDI MIAMI SAILING WEEK Teams representing countries from all over the world will compete against the backdrop of beautiful Biscayne Bay. So for example if you had 21 days and wanted to do all the things you noted, your itinerary might look like this: Day 1 3 Explore Chicago Sure, happy to help and just let us know as you have questions as you plan your Route 66 road trip honeymoon! Web: kiwanisofthebrooksvilleridge.com, GECKOFEST A month of gecko-themed fundraiser events finishes with the well-attended, daylong Geckofest, which takes over the waterfront streets of quirky Gulfport with residents and visitors dressed up as the reptiles. You could also pop over to Sandusky, Cedar Point, & Put-in-Bay. Where: Hyatt Regency Pier 66 and the world-famous Mai-Kai restaurant, Fort Lauderdale Web: tallahasseemuseum.org, ANNUAL GREATER JACKSONVILLE KINGFISH TOURNAMENT Grab your rod and enjoy one of the coolest outdoor locales in July as you cruise along the coast during the granddaddy of all fishing contests in Jacksonville. Where: Lake Eola, downtown Orlando The Homecoming Show is traditionally the last performance of the year before the Blue Angels return to their winter training facility in California. Near San Bernardino, just south in the city of, For the evening, consider attending a performance at the beautiful California Theatre, heading out to one of the citys many bars or nightclubs such as the, Youll find lots of Route 66 era business and signs in, Youll find an interesting small historical district areas in both, Depending on your chosen route, youll enter, Within Pacific Palisades Park in Santa Monica, there is a monument dedicated to Will Rogers which reads: The Main Street of America Route 66 was the first road he traveled in a career that led him straight to the hearts of his countrymen. Those interested in Will Rogers may want to later visit, Now you can head a little further west to the modern and commercial end to Route 66. But dont wait reservations are necessary and there are only 12,000 slots open. Then just continue onto Springfield. So having a GPS unit (or Google maps) and a driving atlas can be great for detours and finding specific places like a hotel or restaurant. Where: Off the coast, from Key Largo to Islamorada My wife and I will be driving from Chicago to Van Buren, AR, and the first 5 days of your itinerary line up perfectly with our trip! Where: Sertoma Youth Ranch, Brooksville There is a longer stretch of route in the California desert section without much options for gas (or anything really) but I think that is the only section and it is noted in our Route 66 itinerary. Where: various venues, Pensacola Be sure to stock up on water and snacks, and fill up on fuel before leaving Needles. Love you blog post, now to get my husband to agree to do it. Nos vemos. There are a LOT of restaurants along this stretch of Route 66 that date back to the Route 66 era, have a Route 66 or retro theme, or have been strong Route 66 supporters. Some people want to be completely flexible to take as much time as they like and then find a place to stay wherever they end up that night. The offerings include gelato, doughnuts, kabobs, pizza, lobster rolls, tacos, chowders, hummus and more. Glad you are finding our itinerary and guides helpful. I adore traveling on the road. The motel is adjacent to the popular Pow Wow Restaurant & Lizard Lounge. I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed our Route 66 itinerary and I hope it will come in handy one day when you have the chance to drive Route 66 yourself. There are also some classic Route 66 motels in Santa Monica and a really nice historic hotel within walking distance of the pier and beach, although prices can be a bit of a shock here after so many good value lodging options elsewhere along the route. With respect to Route 66, I have only done a small portion in Arizona. Others may feel stressed or uncomfortable driving in a larger city or not want to try to drive or park a large RV or motorhome in big city. Where: Sarasota Pinned as usual! Where: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale this is definitely what I was looking for and Im going to follow the same and share my trip with you soon. 1342 WEST WARNER ROAD. Web: pensacoladragonboatfestival.com, PONTE VEDRA BEACH AUTO SHOW From Brass and Vintage Classics (pre 1945) to American Muscle (Mustang, Camaro) to European Elegance (Porsche), the Ponte Vedra Auto Show is a gearheads dream. If you have some days that you could add, Id probably consider adding a few extra days to your trip to give you a day at beginning in Chicago to just relax (Australia to Chicago is such a long flight!) We would recommend 2 weeks as a good minimum to go at a moderate pace and still have time to visit many of the major attractions along the route. Web: geckofest.com, TAMPA BAY COMIC CON Geek out at one of the Tampa Bay areas most well-known and long-running cons, filled with everything youd expect at weekend devoted to comic book junkies: cosplay, celebrity guests, toys and graphic novels, an electronic gaming arena and a game cave with tabletop and board games, foam sword fighting, a kids play zone and more. Where: Downtown Delray Beach Teens can learn makeup techniques, kids can play laser tag and parents can learn more about party planning, daycare and other innovative offerings. At Ichetucknee Springs on the second day of the year, they call it the nippy dip. Also, free giveaways, hot chocolate and coffee. Just let us know if you have any questions. Web: flibs.com, SAND ART TRIO Not one, not two, but count em, three this year! Youll want to set your watches and car clocks back an hour as you head from the Central Time Zone to Mountain Time Zone as you leave Texas and enter New Mexico. There are a few great Route 66 era eateries on todays stretch, and it is a good day to do some ice cream and frozen custard tasting! Where: various venues, St. Augustine The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Woodbridge, VA is $1,819 /mo. Then its back to Fairchild for bird walks, an amateur bird photo contest and exhibit, and a sale of bird-attracting plants. What a wonderful American Road-trip this is actuallyi just heard about Route 66 but i just now know a lot of information about this road trip. You are 100% correct of course and thanks so much for pointing that out. Web: summerofrumfest.com, ORLANDO GIFT SHOW Get your holiday shopping done early at this popular expo and trade show where home-shopping fanatics, collectors and other curious buyers can sift through a wide selection of vendors selling decorative accessories, aromatherapy, greeting cards, paper goods, tabletop, resort andtourist merchandise, logo products, fashion accessories, toys, games, gourmet products, jewelry and even gift cards for those who cant decide. Then Id say more of a budget around $5000 or more would be better for that sort of trip for 12 to 15 days, giving you a budget of $350 per day for the two of you. information. Open to paddlers on standup paddleboards, prone boards, outrigger canoes, dory boats, surf skis and kayaks. Gyros (1) Ice Cream (6) Indian Restaurant (2) Irish Pub (1) Japanese (4) Mexican Restaurant (14) Burger King Jefferson. MIAMI SALSA CONGRESS This five-day festival features a gathering of the worlds top salsa talent, including local and international touring artists, award-winning dancers, world-class dance instructors, top industry DJs and great Latin bands. Also includes a food court, music video wall, photo booth and great after-parties. A children's area is filled with activities for all ages. But yes, you can easily reverse the direction and head the other way. 3102 Plains Blvd) in Amarillo, TX An American walk-up burger place serving burgers, hot dogs, fries, onion rings, and sodas out of a former 1937 A&W Root Beer barrel-shaped stand. Where: Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin Use Google for dates and times. Overnight at Aberquerque as lots of route 66 there. I love road trips but I have never done a long one. Bonjour Michle, Glad you found our Route 66 itinerary and hope you get a chance to travel it next year! You can use this itinerary as a guide and then split up the route into more sections, and also add extra days to some of the stops as your schedule allows. Or, just go watch as the sky over Miami Beach displays a marvelous array of colors and figures from hundreds of kites, wind socks and wind spinners of all sizes. Where: Top Rocker Field, Fort Myers Get free large Fries when you download the McDonalds app and join MyMcDonalds Rewards. You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options. There are {{filteredRestaurants.length}} McDonald's near you Filters ({{filterSearch.length}}) Open 24 hours . The all-night-long street party includes Latin-style food and music, tropical and exotic birds, dancing, street performers, a classic car cruise-in and a tropical beer garden. But it sounds like you may not have a lot of time for the California coast on this trip? mcdonalds near me breakfast hours. But thats not all -- get there early for live music, food and drink vendors and a kids zone. Not planning the trip until 2024. Best, Jessica, Your email address will not be published. We have a goal to get out and do some exercise each day before enjoying all the good food options. Jessica. A number of them, especially in Santa Rosa and Albuquerque, have been operating since the Route 66 era. Here is a list of some of the most popular items that you can get at a McDonalds near me in the USA: BIG MAC. If you are OK with missing the official starting point, you can avoid Chicago and begin the route in a town like Joliet, Illinois.
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