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Let me just say what I want to say! Get a bunch of blokes together and anything goes. Truth be told, however, that is not the whole picture. In fact, like anything, working as a female in a male-dominated industry is all of the things — challenging, difficult, fun, rewarding, unexpected and above all, completely subjective. What is fascinating is how the experience of women in industry reflects the broader expectations of and attitude towards women in our society.

The broader questions around roles of men and women in society also linger. The traditional norm of men as the breadwinners and women as the homemakers in our society has definitely been challenged, but what does the alternative look like? Are women the homemakers and the breadwinners? Are men the homemakers? What does this say about our construction of masculinity and femininity?

There are more questions than there are answers, and being in an industry with mostly men, it is fascinating to see the dynamics play out. There are generational differences in the ideologies and this also varies based on industry, location in the field or in the office and education level management versus engineers versus operators. A recent conversation with a young engineer who started in the mining industry brought this to the fore. Indeed, quite often there can be advantages to being a woman in a male-dominated industry. People know who you are, you will always be remembered which is a double edged sword and the lads, particularly the operators, enjoy talking to a woman, particularly after being around only blokes for weeks on end.

The younger men gen Y have grown up in a world where they have been told men and women are generally equal, and accept that as the status quo. Scratching beneath the surface allows the unconscious bias to become evident. Taking the case of engineers, for example, it can be argued that female engineers are often highly visible as women, but invisible as engineers.

There is an acceptance in equality but not always a true belief in it. It may be the baby boomer is happy to teach but finds it difficult to accept direction from a younger female until she has proven her worth beyond all doubt. So we basically had 14 full days and nights along the route and we drove the route as faithfully as possible, sticking to the existing old sections of Route 66 and not getting onto the Interstate unless there was no alternative.

We stopped at just about all of the notable attractions, visited most of the Route 66 related museums, and made a countless number of stops to take a photo or take a look at vintage signs, motels, abandoned drive-in theaters, etc. We also made a few minor side trips along the route. But to accomplish the above, we typically started driving between 8: It was a great road trip and we saw so much, but we drove a lot most days and never had time to spend more than one night in any place.

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So yes it is possible to do a Route 66 road trip in 2 weeks, drive the route faithfully, and visit most of the attractions along the way, but it means a quick pace and long days of driving. Most people who travel on Route 66 do not travel the full route. If you have limited time, I would choose a section that fits in with your interests e. Below is but a short list of suggestions: In Arizona, you might want to make a pitstop at Wild West Junction in Williams, Arizona and stroll thorough Oatman, Arizona which was a true Old West mining town and now holds Old West shows in the middle of the street in the summer.

This was the end and most dangerous section for most drivers of historic Route 66 as water was scarce, distances long, and old cars could easily overheat in the desert heat. I would suggest the Illinois through Oklahoma section. The route obviously begins in Chicago but Springfield, Missouri is considered the official birthplace of Route 66 there is a plaque in Park Central Square as this was where the meeting was held where Route 66 was officially designated as such.

Oklahoma also factors heavily into the creation of Route The Father of Route 66, Oklahoma state highway official Cyrus Avery, is the reason that Route 66 had its longest stretch in Oklahoma there is actually no reason the Route needs to run through Oklahoma at all! The animated film drew inspiration from locations throughout Route The Texas to Arizona section probably most resembles the actual landscape in the film.

I would suggest from talking to other travelers that Arizona best fits their picture of Route 66 based on the film. If you want to see the actual tow truck that inspired Tow Mater, add Galena, Kansas to your itinerary. Those looking for big city highlights on a Route 66 road trip may be best served by starting in Chicago, Illinois and heading to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This will allow you to explore the Route 66 cities of Chicago, St. Louis stretch as well as the final stretch as you near Santa Monica and Los Angeles which are the two main areas where traffic can get heavy and slow.

Any section you choose in between will have few large cities. Many people driving Route 66 detour around the larger cities and often you can just hop on the interstate to get through them quickly or take a beltway to loop around them. Depends of course on the type of landscapes you want to see, but I would say Arizona as you have the desert, petrified forest, mountains, caverns, and the Painted Desert.

The whole stretch from the Mojave Desert in California through Texas has some great desert and Western landscapes. Grapes of Wrath fans: Most of the operational drive-in theaters along Route 66 are in the earlier part of the route between Illinois and Oklahoma, but a few are still up-and-running across the route along with a number of now abandoned ones. Here are some that were still showing films during our travels: Do check ahead before you plan to see a film as drive-in theaters seem to close down and also open a lot without much warning; most are also only open during the Spring and Summer months.

There are fun, quirky and downright weird roadside attraction all across Route 66 and America in general for that matter and these change as old ones are removed and new ones spring up. Here is a very partial list of some of the more quirky roadside attractions in each state so you can have an idea of which state s might be must-see for your Route 66 road trip depending on your interests.

Kansas has the tow truck that inspired the Tow Mater character on Cars. Arizona has a Wigwam Motel, dinosaur sculptures, the Jack Rabbit Trading Post with its giant jackrabbit, giant arrows, a geodesic dome, giant lumberjacks, Grand Canyon Caverns not the same as the Grand Canyon National Park , frog rock, Giganticus Headicus, a giant meteor crater, wild burros, and lots of petrified wood. Longest Stretch of Uninterrupted Route This is one of the most driven and busy sections of Route Consider driving the California-Arizona section.

After you have decided when you want to go, how much time you have, and your sightseeing priorities, you can start putting together your Route 66 itinerary. Historic Route 66 was about 2, miles km long and today the trip is approximately 2, miles 3, km long. You can use this as a basis to plan your own Route 66 itinerary. It provides a day-to-day route, mileage, driving tips, attraction highlights, dining suggestions, and accommodation suggestions.

If you are planning on renting, you should consider whether you want to stay in lodging along the way, bring camping gear to set up a tent at campsites along the way, or if you want to be able to sleep in your vehicle such as with a campervan or RV. In our experience, Enterprise usually offers the best deals for one way rentals.

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Those wanting to hire a classic car e. If you are not an American citizen you may need an international driving permit or an authorized English translation of your driving credentials. If you are an international driver and have never driven in the U. JUCY specialize in small custom-built campervan hires. However, this is not currently an option for those driving the full route one-way but may be great for those driving only a western section and can return the van in California or Las Vegas.

Yes, indeed, there are several group and guided tours available for those wanting to traverse Route 66 by car, bus, or motorcycle. Some cover the full route and others cover only sections of Route There are ample places to eat and sleep along Route One of the joys of a Route 66 road trip is staying in wonderful old vintage motels or motor courts. There are many Route 66 era ones and several newer ones along the route dedicated to serving Route 66 tourists. The options are really varied and you can even sleep in a wigwam e.

Not only is this a great Route 66 experience, but your patronage supports these mostly family-run businesses and helps them keep their neon signs burning! We definitely enjoyed these stays. Note that many hotels and campgrounds offer discounts for a number of reasons seniors, U. Also you may want to sign up for a loyalty or rewards program if you plan to stay in a number of the same types of properties e. Some WalMart stores also offer free overnight parking although this is store specific and at the discretion of each store manager. For all those planning to camp or RV along Route 66, see our camping and RV resource list later in the post for more information and helpful websites.

Route 66 era diners are still serving up classic American road food such as hamburgers, chili, fried chicken, BBQ pork, milkshakes, and corn dogs. Food options vary depending on the region so you can try green chili smothered burritos in New Mexico, steak in Texas, onion burgers in Oklahoma, frozen custard in Missouri, and cozy dogs in Illinois.

Vegetarians, and particularly vegans, may have limited options in smaller towns along the route and may want to stop at grocery stores along the way to be sure to have snacks available if needed. This really depends on your style of travel, and some people plan nothing ahead and just drive the route and others plan in detail what they are going to see each day. It is nice to be able to have flexibility in terms of how much time you spend in an area and how far you drive each day as you may end up spending much more time in a place than you expected.

For instance, we never planned our lodging more than a day in advance and this worked out well for us and we generally stopped for lunch whenever we got hungry. It is good to be able to have this sort of freedom if you can. If you are not a U. We felt safe during our trip and did not have any incidents; however, crime does happen along the route and you should be cautious, especially if you are traveling by yourself. Crime rates vary considerably along the route from big cities like Los Angeles and Chicago where there is higher rates of crime to small little towns in Oklahoma or Arizona where crime is rare.

Most crime, especially violent crime, happens late at night or early in the morning. So completing your sightseeing by dinner time most things are closed by then anyway and heading off to your accommodation for the night may make you feel safer, especially if you are new to traveling in the United States.

The most common problem is probably theft of valuables and cars you should follow all the practical travel safety guidelines as you would elsewhere. Keep your cell phones charged and carry a spare battery or charger. Let other people not on your trip know your general plans. Some people, especially women, also like to carry pepper spray. If staying in budget motels or rented rooms e. It can also help to make sure you have your lodging booked ahead at least a day or two in advance so you are never scrambling to find lodging late at night.

We did not have any safety related issues during our trip but I think you should definitely watch out for yourself like you would anywhere else and if you are new to these areas, it is always good to be a little extra cautious. Yes, of course, you can bring along your pets. The better question of course is to decide if you should bring along pets. It can be great to have the companionship of your dog on a trip but it also will limit where you can go and how much time you can spend exploring attractions along the route.

Many museums, attractions, restaurants, and hotels along Route 66 do not allow dogs except ADA service dogs or other pets. You can of course find many places you can go with your dog and several motel and hotel chains are pet friendly e. Most RV sites and campgrounds allow dogs so traveling with an RV can be a good option for pet owners.

Most motels and hotels have policies where you are not allowed to leave you pet unattended in the room which means one person should always stay with the pet. You should also of course not leave your pets unattended in a vehicle and in many U.

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It can be very hot over degrees Fahrenheit when driving the sections in the West, especially in the summer months, and it can very hard on pets, especially larger dogs. So I would balance your sightseeing priorities, the wellbeing of your pet, and the practicalities of traveling with your dog. It definitely limited our sightseeing, meant more picnics and drive-through food than long sit-down meals, and limited our hotel choices.

Although we love our cats, we were definitely were able to travel more freely in the times we did not have the cats with us. If you or your travel companion are traveling in a wheelchair or have limited mobility, there are of course some things that will be more difficult and some places you will not be able to visit or stay.

I would make a list of the top places you want to see and then look up accessibility information to get an idea of what you will and will not be able to visit and see. For example the Meramec Caverns cave tour is not currently wheelchair accessible but the majority of the National Route 66 Museum complex is wheelchair accessible. We would recommend that those with limited mobility, especially those with a wheelchair, book their accommodation in advance to be sure to get accessible rooms as options can be limited in the smaller towns and cities.

Many motels and hotels along the route have wheelchair accessible rooms available, most can be booked online but you may want to call the property directly if you are unsure. Many of the historical hotels cannot accommodate wheelchairs due to the nature of the property stairs, no elevator , but many of the vintage motor court motels are ground level with no steps although not all have fully accessible rooms. Note that there may be periods of a few hours, especially in the Mojave desert, where access to basic essentials are limited so keep water and snacks in the car.

Tap water is generally safe throughout the United States so you can drink water directly from the sink taps or water fountains, but do not obviously drink untreated water from rivers, lakes, unknown wells, or other such sources. I would keep U. For street parking along the road trip, it is a good idea to always have some coins with you for street parking to pay the parking meters. Also, just note that if you are traveler from outside the U.

Normally you can get around this by paying a person inside, but at night you typically can only pay outside at the gas pump by card. For the vehicle, make sure you have a good spare tire and way to change it , a GPS optional but recommended , and a good road atlas or set of maps for each state. There are Route 66 GPS downloads made by River Pilot that are designed to provide turn-by-turn directions; these are compatible with a limited number of GPS units and have mixed reviews so do some research before ordering.

If you have a rental car or RV, make sure you know how everything works e. I also recommend putting together a collection of Route 66 inspired music whether in CD, MP3, or other format for your road trip. See recommended songs and music compilations in the next section that can help you start to build the ultimate soundtrack for your Route 66 road trip! Here are some of my recommendations for media that contains cultural references to the famous Route Also great for those who are not planning to drive Route 66, but interested in learning more about it.

Those marked with asterisks are my favorites.

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This section covers helpful suggested resources to help in planning and enhancing your Route 66 trip, including Route 66 guidebooks, maps, and useful websites. Paper maps and road atlases may seem dated to many young travelers, but I would highly recommend having them available even if you plan to primarily navigate using GPS.

Given that things change regularly probably daily on Route 66, try to buy the most up-to-date guides and maps available. It can be quite disappointing to turn up to eat at a historic restaurant to find out it closed 2 years ago or find your chosen route blocked by a missing bridge. I personally bought a copy of Route It also provides some good tips and points you to many highlights, but I found it better for background reading than actual trip planning.

We also took along and picked up an assortment of national, state, and regional maps during our journey. See our suggestions below, ones we personally own and use are marked with an asterisk. Highly recommended for a pre-road trip read for those interested in the history of Route 66 and the people who worked and are still working along it.

The Illustrated Route 66 Historical Atlas by Jim Hinckley — A illustrated guide to Route 66 that includes lots of historical information, photos, and maps. This is a great read for those looking for pre-planning information or those just wanting to learn more about the route, but probably not the best day-to-day guide during the trip. Jim Hinckley is an expert on the road and has written a number of Route 66 books and reference guides about Route We found the maps useful to get a sense of each state, the ordering of the towns and attractions, and for knowing the exit numbers.

Not essential but very useful. Be sure to get the latest edition! Here are some Route 66 related website that may be helpful to planning your Route 66 trip. We hope you have found this guide to a Route 66 road trip helpful! Is a Route 66 road trip on your bucketlist? As always, all questions and comments are welcome. We drove Route 66 during a RV trip in partnership with JUCY who covered most of the costs associated with our awesome campervan rental; however, all thoughts and opinions are our own.

Food, lodging, fuel, and other trip costs were paid for by us. Unfortunately I only have two weeks… but I am not discouraged! So happy that you found our Route 66 information helpful and I hope it will help you plan your upcoming road trip in May! For a day-to-day guide is our 2 week Route 66 itinerary. For the rental car, just be sure to check to see if there are extra one-way fees sine you will be renting in one city and dropping off in another.

I have been looking for a way to plan Route 66 trip for a long time. I believe your post is the best thing on the internet! This was exceptionally helpful. Though I do have one question. Or a better question- what would be the best way to calculate the vacation budget? So happy you are finding our Route 66 road trip guide so helpful in planning your father-daughter road trip!

Yes, the cost will be very depending on the types of places you want to stay, eat, and visit. Also on how long your trip lasts e. Also souvenirs if you plan to do some shopping. If you are traveling on a budget, you might want to consider a regular compact or economy car. Prices will depend on where you are along the route Los Angeles and Chicago have much higher average lodging prices than say OKlahoma or Kansas and fuel is normally much more expensive in California than in other states.

It will also depend on what type of lodging and restaurants you like. Even less if you want to and you can of course also make sandwiches, cook your own meals, etc. Here is a post about costs of travel in the USA that might help. But the best way is to just start looking at the kind of lodging and restaurants you want to eat at.

You can often save money and better stick to a budget by booking your lodging in advance. Hope that helps give you an idea, and please feel free to ask any further questions as you continue to plan your road trip! Hey guys, great guide, you did cover everything anyone needs to make this trip. I do have one request though…can you please make some comments about fuel availability? Perhaps there are stretches that may be better to drive them with a full tank, or maybe there are sections with not much gas stations or non at all.

And what about tolls? Did you find Toll by Plate booths all the way? Did you pay cash? How did you deal with this? Is there an estimate amount of money spent on tolls that you can share? The route becomes more rural with fewer towns as you get further west, but there is almost always a gas station within a 30 to 60 minute drive. The only stretch though that would be a real concern is the Mojave Desert stretch in California as it is the most desolate stretch with the fewest services. BTW, as mentioned in the article if you do NOT have an American credit card with an American address, you may not be able to get fuel at automatic stations without an attendant.

Many require you to put in the zip code attached to the credit card. Sounds like you have traveled in a state Florida maybe? As far as I know and can remember, there are no road tolls along Route However, you may encounter them as you drive around to explore the larger cities along the route like Chicago and Los Angeles. If you do encounter tolls, you can pay cash. Can you please give some tips. Glad you are finding our Route 66 planning guide helpful, and excited to hear that you are planning to do the route this summer. There are a lot of major rental car companies that have offices in both Chicago and Los Angeles and allow one-way rentals, but as you are finding, most charge a hefty one-way rental fee.

Rental car prices depend a lot on time of year as well. Hope this helps and let us know if you have further questions as you plan your Route 66 road trip! Wow, this is amazing!! Great practical advice in your planning guide and a very useable detailed Rte 66 itinerary. Thank you for taking the time to put this excellent resource together for the benefit of the rest of us!!

Hi Shawn, Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, and we are very happy that you are finding our planning guide and itinerary helpful in planning your Route 66 road trip! We do put a lot of time and effort into our travel blog and always love to hear when we have helped someone. Do let us know if you have any questions as you plan your trip, and feel free to report back on your own Route 66 trip! I wanted to thank you for all the information in your blog. We are planning a Coast to Coast trip next year following I from Barstow to the east coast not sure where then on to the Florida Keys.

I plan on checking out your itinerary, mainly to see if there were parts of the road that were not motorcycle friendly — too deteriorated parts of the road. And I have followed a couple of your links to guides on Amazon. Thanks again for a wonderful afternoon of road trip research! Hi Perri, So glad your found our Route 66 guide and the itinerary will also likely come in handy for the sections you want to drive. I would probably also recommend the latest version of the EZ 66 Guide as Jerry typically has the latest road information he does the route in a car each year but many motorcyclists use his guide as well and you can visit his website to learn more about road closures, floods, detours, etc.

If you are looking for a historic route to the east coast you might consider U. Route 30 which today still closely follows the Lincoln Highway — it was the first transcontinental road for automobiles in the U. The Keys are fantastic and a great way to end such an epic cross-country road trip! So many great towns and cities you can visit on the way south as well.

Feel free to reach out if you want any recommendations as you continue your planning! My great-grandfather used to tell my father his stories of Route 66, about the experienced he had with his friends. These fun stories have created curiosity in my mind that even I want to experience Rte 66 once in my life at least. I really liked how you explained everything in such detail you made me remember all those stories I heard when I was a kid.

Hi Rachel, Thanks for your comment and I hope you have a chance to do a Route 66 road trip some day and see some of the things that your great-grandfather spoke about to your father! Before undertaking Route 66 I started researching online. There was a lot of information out there, much of it not very helpful so the first task was to work out which sites provided information and suggestions which were relevant to the trip I wanted to do.

Armed with the information from your site, I was able to target my further research without wasting time and effort. I chose to follow the actual Route as far as possible and if where there was more than one alignment, I would always take the older alignment if it was available and driveable. I think your advice to not over-plan the trip is critical. This is not characteristic of my holiday planning, but in the end, I just decidedt to go with the Road and stop at the end of the day. I know Jerry McClanahan is intending to update that publication but I doubt that will be on the bookshelves for another year at least.

So many sights, experiences and now memories. I loved it and am so glad I had the opportunity to experience Route 66 first-hand. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and share about your Route 66 road trip experience after the trip! Sounds like you had a great Route 66 trip — 3 weeks allows you to really explore and see a lot. We are also happy to hear you used our Route 66 articles to help plan your road trip and sightsee along the way!

This was such a great sight to get to know the Route 66 and all that it has to offer. Thank goodness my dad stopped at some of the Historical towns and sights. My 66th Birthday is this May and thought I would make that trip. Looking so forward to it. Thank you for all your great info. Hopefully our guide and our Route 66 itinerary will help you plan your trip, but do let us know if you have any questions as we are happy to help!

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