DAY 1 SEPT 17 MONDAY Revision 4 (8-18-18) Starting Location: Pontiac, Illinois front of Pontiac Museum Departure Time: Meeting at 8:00 am in city parking lot SE of the Museum; Leave at 8:30am Miles to go today: 160 Stops along the way: Shirley-Funk s Grove (if open); Atlanta-Bunyan Giant; Auburn-Old Brick section; Nilwood-Turkey Tracks. Individual side trips: In Springfield-Lincoln Museum; Lincoln Home; Lincoln Tomb Lunch: Palm Grill Café 110 Arch St. Atlanta, IL 217-648-2233 Lunch Buffet of fried chicken and meatloaf. Includes drinks, pie, taxes and tip. $18.95 Ending Destination: Raymond, Illinois Host Hotel: Magnuson Grand Hotel, 19067 W Frontage Rd. Raymond, IL 217-324- 2100 Additional Hotels: Holiday Inn Express 4 Thunderbird Cir, Litchfield, IL 217-324- 4556 Dinner: Captain s Table at the Magnuson Grand.
DAY 2 SEPT 18 TUESDAY Revision 4 (8-18-18) Starting Location: Raymond, Illinois front of Magnuson Grand Hotel Miles to go today: 150 Stops along the way: Litchfield-Ariston Café & Route 66 Museum; Staunton- Country Classic Cars & Henry s Rabbit Hutch; Mitchel-Luna Café-Pontoon Beach- Chain of Rock Bridge over Mississippi; Wildwood-Schott s Pontiac Individual side trips: Gateway Arch, Budweiser Brewery, St. louis Zoo Lunch: Big Chief Restaurant 17352 Manchester Rd, Glencoe, MO 636-458-3200 Ending Destination: St. Clair, MO Host Hotel: Budget Lodging 866 South Outer Road, St. Clair, MO 636-629-1000 Additional Hotels: Super 8 1010 South Outer Road. St. Clair, MO 636-629-8080 Dinner: Imo s Pizza, Toasted Ravioli, Ted Drew s Frozen Custard & Budweiser Beer supplied by the Gateway GTO Association of St. Louis served in the hotel conference room.
DAY 3 SEPT 19 WEDNESDAY Revision 5 (8-18-18) Starting Location: St. Clair, MO front of Budget Lodging Motel Miles to go today: 130 Stops along the way: Stanton-Meramec Caverns; Fanning-World s Largest Rocking Chair; St. Robert - Uranus Fudge; Arlington-John s Modern Cabins; Devil s Elbow-Hooker Cut, Elbow Inn & Bridge; Hazelgreen Gasconade bridge. Individual side trips: Cuba-Murals; St. James/Rolla-Mule Trading Post; Arlington- Trail of Tears; The Route 66 Museum in the Lebanon Library. Lunch: Elbow Inn, 21050 Teardrop Rd. Devil s Elbow, MO 573-336-5375 The Elbow Inn has a large collection of women s bras so if you would like to make a contribution, feel free to do so. Ending Destination: Lebanon, MO Host Hotel: Munger Moss Motel 1336 Route 66, Lebanon, MO 417-532-3111 Additional Hotels: Wyota Inn Econo Lodge 1225 Mill Creek Rd. Lebanon, MO 417-532-6171 Dinner: T s Redneck Steakhouse 221 Evergreen Pkwy Lebanon, MO 417-532-3519 Dowd s Catfish House 1760 W. Elm Lebanon, MO 417-532-1777
DAY 4 SEPT 20 THURSDAY Revision 5 (8-18-18) Starting Location: Lebanon, MO in front of Munger Moss Motel Departure Time: 9:00 am Late start day, use extra time to visit Route 66 Museum in Laclede Library, antique or outlet stores. Miles to go today: 120 Stops along the way: Springfield Rest Haven Motel; Birthplace of Route 66 Roadside Park; Paris Springs-Gary s Gay Parita; Spencer Garage, bridge; Carthage - Red Oak II Ghost Town; Carthage-66 Drive In Individual side trips: Bass Pro Shop in Springfield Lunch: Steak & Shake 1158 E. St. Louis St. Springfield, MO 417-866-6109 George s Family Restaurant 339 S. Glenstone Springfield, MO 417-831-6777 Ending Destination: Carthage, MO Host Hotel: Boots Court Motel 107 S Garrison Ave Carthage, MO 417-310-2989 Additional Hotels: Best Budget Inn 13008 State Hwy 96, Carthage, MO 417-358- 6911. Dinner: Carthage Family Restaurant 125 N Garrison Ave Carthage, MO 417-359- 8411
DAY 5 SEPT 21 FRIDAY Revision 4 (8-18-18) Starting Location: Carthage MO in front of Boots Court Motel Miles to go today: 150 Stops along the way: Carthage - 66 Drive In; Galena-Cars on the Route; Riverton- Nielson s Store & Rainbow Curve Bridge; Miami- Coleman Theater, Vintage Iron, 9 Wide pavement; Afton Station; Catoosa-Blue Whale; Private car collection. Individual side trips: Foyil Totem Pole Park; Claremore-Will Rogers Memorial; Lunch: Clanton s Café 319 E Illinois, Vinita, OK 918-256-9053 Ending Destination: Tulsa, OK Host Hotel: Campbell Hotel 2636 E 11 th St. Tulsa, OK 918-744-5500 (Mention Rte 66 for a discount) $111 - $151, only 26 rooms. Additional Hotels: La Quinta Inn 23 N 67 th E Ave Tulsa, OK 918-949-3600 Dinner: Jane s Deli 2626 E 11 th St. Tulsa, OK next to Campbell Hotel El Rancho Grande 1629 E 11 th st. Tulsa, OK 918-584-0816 Tally s Good Food Café 1102 S. Yale Ave Tulsa, OK 918-835-8039
DAY 6 SEPT 22 SATURDAY Revision 2 (8-18-18) Starting Location: Tulsa, OK in the parking lot of the Campbell Hotel Miles to go today: 200 Stops along the way: Sapulpa-Heart of Rt66 Auto Museum; Rock Creek Bridge; Stroud-Rock Café; Chandler-Jerry McClanahan Galley (EZ66 Author); Arcadia- Round Barn & Pop s Soda Store; Hydro-Lucille s Gas Station; Oklahoma Route 66 Museum Clinton (Museum closes @ 5pm) Individual side trips: Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial Lunch: Ann s Chicken Fry House 4106 NW 39 th St. Oklahoma City, OK 405-943- 8915 (Cash only). Alternate: Boomarang Diner 6315 NW 39 th Expwy Ending Destination: Clinton, OK Host Hotel: La Quinta Inn 2715 Chapman Rd. Clinton, OK 580-547-4128 Additional Hotels: Holiday Inn Express 2000 Blvd of Champions Clinton, OK 580-323-1950 Dinner: Adamo s Route 66 Italian Villa 2132 Gary Blvd Clinton OK 580-323-5900
DAY 7 SEPT 23 SUNDAY Revision 3 (8-18-18) Starting Location: Clinton, OK in front of the Holiday Inn Express Miles to go today: 190 Stops along the way: Erick-Sand Hills Curiosity (Harley); Texola-Ghost Town; Shamrock-U Drop Inn; McLean- Devils Rope Museum & Phillips 66; Alanreed- Texaco Superstation; Groom-Tallest Cross. Individual side trips: Elk City National Route 66 Museum; Conway VW Ranch Lunch: Tower Plaza Café & Pizzeria 115 Main Shamrock, TX 806-256-2323 Ending Destination: Amarillo, TX Pizza, sandwiches & ice cream-opening just for the GTO Cruise. Host Hotel: Big Texan Motel 7701 I-40 East Amarillo, TX 806-372-5000 Additional Hotels: Hampton Inn 7777 I-40 East Amarillo, TX 806-418-2000 Dinner: Big Texan Steakhouse 7701 I-40 East Amarillo, TX 806-372-6000 Mention GTO Club to be sent to R J Lee room-reserved just for GTO/Pontiac Cruisers.
DAY 8 SEPT 24 MONDAY Revision 5 (8-18-18) Starting Location: Amarillo TX in front of Big Texan Motel Departure Time: 9:00 am late start (time change @ NM border) Miles to go today: 120 Stops along the way: Amarillo-Cadillac Ranch; Vega Magnolia Station; Adrian- Sunflower Station; Glenrio Ghost Town & Russell s Travel Center; Tucumcari-Tee Pee Curios. Individual side trips: Lunch: Midpoint Café Route 66 Adrian, TX (806)538-6379 can accommodate up to 55 at one time. Russell s Truck & Travel Center Exit 369 New Mexico Ending Destination: Tucumcari, NM Host Hotel: Blue Swallow Motel 815 E Route 66 BLVD Tucumcari, NM 575-461- 9849. Welcome to New Mexico by the Land of Enchantment GTO Club at the Blue Swallow Motel. Additional Hotels: Safari Motel 722 E Route 66 Tucumcari, NM 575-461-1048 Dinner: Del s Restaurant 1202 E Route 66 Blvd Tucumcari, NM 575-461-1740 Pow Wow Restaurant & Lizard Lounge 801 Rte 66 Tucumcari 575-461-2587
DAY 9 SEPT 25 TUESDAY Revision 4 (8-18-18) Starting Location: Tucumcari, NM in front of the Blue Swallow Motel Miles to go today: 190 Stops along the way: Tucumcari-Route 66 Sculpture; Newkirk-Route 66 Gas Station; Santa Rosa-Route 66 Auto Museum & Blue Hole; Individual side trips: Las Vegas, NM; Santa Fe Plaza Lunch: Route 66 Restaurant 2295 Route 66 Santa Rosa NM 575-472-9925 Joseph s Bar & Grill 1775 Rt 66 Santa Rosa NM 575-472-3361 Comet II Drive In 1257 Rt 66 Santa Rosa NM 575-472-3663 Ending Destination: Santa Fe, NM Host Hotel: El Rey Inn 1862 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe NM 505-982-1931 (74 rooms @ $144 - $203) Additional Hotels: Garrett s Desert Inn 311 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 505-982-1851 Dinner: Harry s Road House 96 Old Las Vegas Hwy, Santa Fe, NM 505-989-4629 Best time 5pm. Very busy after 6pm. Reservations recommended after 6pm. Call Alan & tell him you are with the GTO group. Many other options available in Santa Fe
DAY 10 SEPT 26 WEDNESDAY Revision 6 (8-18-18) Starting Location: Santa Fe, NM in front of the El Rey Inn Miles to go today: 200 Stops along the way: Land of Enchantment GTO Club hands out Goody Bags and raffle tickets at the Enchanted Trails Trading Post; Albuquerque-9 Nile Hill & Rio Puerco Bridge; Grants Land of Enchantment planned activities; Continental Divide Exit 47; Gallup-Neon Signs Individual side trips: Albuquerque-Central Avenue; South of Grants-Bandera Canyon Volcano & Ice Cave. Lunch: Red Carpet welcome at Grants NM from City Council & Land of Enchantment member, Manny Vasquez. BBQ and Native American Food Trucks at City Park with Oldies Band & Native American Dancers. Mine Tours $3 to Cruisers. Ending Destination: Gallup, NM Land of Enchantment raffles off Route 66 Memorabilia to participants. Host Hotel: El Rancho Motel 1000 E Hwy 66, Gallup, NM 505-863-9311 Additional Hotels: Days Inn 3010 Route 66 Gallup, NM 505-488-0213 Best Western Plus 910 E. Aztec (behind El Rancho) 505-726-5380 Dinner: El Rancho Hotel Restaurant Many other options available in Gallup
DAY 11 SEPT 27 THURSDAY Revision 3 (8-18-18) Starting Location: Gallup, NM in front of the El Rancho Departure Time: 9:00 am Late start - time change at AZ border Miles to go today: 110 Stops along the way: Chief Yellowhorse Trading Post; Petrified Forest & Painted Desert exit 311 ($20); Holbrook-Rainbow Rock Shop; Individual side trips: Lunch: Petrified Forest Restaurant (lunch counter with sandwiches) Ending Destination: Holbrook, AZ Host Hotel: Wigwam Motel 811 W Hopi Dr. Holbrook, AZ 928-524-3048 (Cannot get room until 3 pm) Additional Hotels: Magnuson Hotel Adobe Closed (FIRE) Globetrotter Lodge 902 W Hopi Dr. Holbrook, AZ 928-297-0158 Dinner: Butterfield Stage Steakhouse 609 W Hopi Dr. Holbrook, NM 928-524- 3447
DAY 12 SEPT 28 FRIDAY Revision 4 (8-18-18) Starting Location: Holbrook, AZ in front of the Wigwam Motel Miles to go today: 130 Stops along the way: Joseph City-Howdy Hanks & Ella s Frontier; Exit 269-Jack Rabbit Trading Post; Exit 233-Meteor Crater; Winslow-Standing on the Corner & La Posada Hotel; Two Guns; Winona-Iron Bridge. Individual side trips: Bellemont Pine Breeze Inn from Easy Rider; Grand Canyonmay want to schedule on return as it will take at least 8 hours to see. Breakfast: Turquoise Room @ La Posada 303 E 2nd St. Winslow, AZ 928-289- 2888 (Late breakfast so no lunch stop is planned) Ending Destination: Williams, AZ Host Hotel: Canyon Motel 1900 E Rodeo Rd. Williams, AZ 928-635-9371 Additional Hotels: Super 8 800 E Route 66 Williams, AZ 928-635-4700. Red Roof Plus Inn, 642 E. Route 66, Williams, AZ 928-635-4431-Mention GTOAA for special rate. Dinner: Pontiac/GMC Cruise-In from 4-6pm at Freddy s Steakburgers, 2675 E Beulah Blvd in Flagstaff. Mention Car Club and get a 10% discount. Will join members of Cactus GTO & Arizona POCI Clubs for Cruise In. Night Cap at South Rim Wine & Beer Garage, 514 E Route 66 in Williams. They have a 66 GTO inside. For more info about what is being planned for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, see www.tucsonmotorama.com
DAY 13 SEPT 29 SATURDAY Revision 4 (8-18-18) Starting Location: Williams, AZ in front of the Canyon Motel Miles to go today: 175 Stops along the way: Ash Fork-Mobil Station; Seligman-Delgadillo s Barber Shop & Snow Cap; Hackberry-General Store. Individual side trips: Hoover Dam Lunch: On your own to eat at the Andy Divine Days Festival in Kingman. Ending Destination: Kingman, AZ- Will be arriving about 12:30pm in time for the Andy Devine Days. There will be a designated area for us to park and display or you can register for the Car Show at www.andydevinedaysfestival.com/car-show. You will have the afternoon to visit the vendors and see Kingman up close. Host Hotel: El Trovatore Motel 1440 Andy Devine Ave. Kingman, AZ 928-753- 6520 Additional Hotels: Best Western 2815 E Andy Devine Ave. Kingman, AZ 928-753- 6251 Dinner: The Cactus GTO Club and the Arizona POCI Chapters from Phoenix and Tucson are planning a complimentary buffet dinner with chicken & pasta at 6:30pm at the Grand Event Center, 515 E Beale St. in Kingman for those participating. Tom Oxler will have your tickets. You must be registered with the GTOAA Route 66 Street Legends Cruise to get in. For more info about what is being planned for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, see www.tucsonmotorama.com
DAY 14 SEPT 30 SUNDAY Revision 4 (8-18-18) Starting Location: Kingman, AZ in front of the Powerhouse Visitors Center 120 W Andy Devine Ave Departure Time: 9:00 am Miles to go today: 75 Stops along the way: Kingman-Power Plant Museum, Cool Springs Cabins & Gas Station; Oatman-Hotel, General Store & burros; Topock-Old Route 66 Bridge. Individual side trips: Continue on Route 66 to Santa Monica, CA Lunch: Oatman Hotel Restaurant 181 Main Oatman, AZ 928-768-4408 Ending Destination: Needles, CA Host Hotel: Best Western Colorado River Inn 2371 W Broadway, Needles, CA 760-326-4552 Additional Hotels: Red Roof 2306 W Broadway, Needles, CA 760-326-0300 Dinner: Wagon Wheel Restaurant 2420 Needles Highway Needles, CA 760-326- 4305