Route 66 Road Trip: 14 Days Driving the Main Street of America

Route 66 is the United State's historic highway that was established in 1926, It is over 2,400 miles, and it goes from Santa Monica, California to Chicago, Illinois. The route was used by many who migrated west during the 1900s and it was popularized in songs, TV series and The Grapes of Wrath. My dad and I went on a full Route 66 road trip over 14 days in June of 2019 and made this video to share what the route looked like during that time period and to encourage others to drive this historic road.
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37:40 - New Mexico
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1:20:34 - Kansas
1:23:29 - Missouri
1:42:57 - Illinois
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[@carilee49]

I'm very disabled and won't ever travel. But I have had a great day traveling with you and your Dad today. Thanks for the trip!

[@kellyharper367]

Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here. I'm in the same boat...high and dry! Lol. My family did this Route66 drive in 1962 from Tulsa OK to Santa Monica...as at the time that was the most direct route. This brings back great memories of 7 people, 3 generations, and a poodle piled in a Chevy 4 door sedan during the heyday of the mother road...66! Lots of inspiring history, geology, and rockhounding along that path!!!

[@LemonChecks]

i love hearing things like this! thank you for sharing.

[@WILD__THINGS]

Why not? Ride something with wheels. You ain't gotta walk.

[@grace1946]

I’m in same position as you, Carolyn. I have been on those trips before when I was younger and not disabled. Appreciate these videos!

[@carilee49]

@@grace1946 Thank you Karen for the reply. I will do just that and live vicariously through the videos of others! Lol No packing, no walking, first in line for the restroom, and food when I want. This is a great way to travel. (Smile)

[@user-nl2bh4lc9r]

I'm italian. I rode motorbike on R66 in westbound last year, alone. Best adventure in my life, I left my heart in this panoramic world. But most beautiful thing that I keep in my soul is the friendly and cordial spirit of the people who live along the R66, and that made me feel an integral part of that world, even if for only 24 days.

[@abdulazizsaleh8650]

Wish if you documented ... as a bicker usually did..🎥🛵🏅😃 But I'm glad you did it by yourself.... Greetings from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 🌴💐

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Birthday Date Home Number

[@David-xl9cp]

This is an amazing insite to the 66, best I have seen, so detailed. We are from the UK and my wife and I have just completed the 66, (June 2023) we took 26 days and covered 2675 miles. We took it slow as we are late 60’s and it is the trip to do before you die, amazing people you meet on the way.

[@TheAccidentalPhotographer]

Just re-watched this for a 3rd time. My wife and I are coming from the UK & driving route 66 in May - your video has been a source of information and inspiration. Your travel videos are excellent, thank you for sharing the content!

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

I am 60. When I was about 6, our dad took us from Michigan, all the way down Route 66. I have traveled extensively, and this trip is still the best trip I ever had. We had many restaurant adventures, especially because it was the 60s and a Black family was not welcome in many of the restaurants along the way. The trip whet my appetite for travel. I recommend all families take this trip with their children, although not too young kids may get bored. Thank you for posting this, as it brought up very pleasant memories. RIP Pops.

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[@blongshanks77]

Do you think it’s better now for Black families to travel Route 66. I ask because I would like to do it one day, but knowing that some of the states they visited have had a history of racism, I’m reluctant to take that kind of risk.

[@bob_frazier]

The best part is the father & son just spending time together. 💘

[@big5031]

I know right, makes me want to call my father up and tell him how big of a pos he is lmfao

[@SF49ersfanatic]

Exactly what i was thinking although I cannot like your comment as you have already 66 likes ! 😉

[@ImJiom]

that's just another way of saying that there was basically nothing worth seeing...

[@walesu.k.2108]

So true

[@blubrdz]

@@big5031 m pop.

[@jordancook1668]

How does this video have 14 million views but only 300k people have subscribed. Tragic. One of the ultimate travel and adventure channels on KZbin.

[@incog99skd11]

In 1960-1962 our family made the trip over Route 66 several times when my parents were moving from Chicago to Los Angeles. Each trip was epic for me and my brother. We got to see it in its heyday. I saw several motels we stayed in that are in ruins now. I am so glad I was able to experience as a child before they dismantled it. I hope it comes back in all its glory someday.

[@douglaszolton8985]

When Me and my wife were young and uprooted we moved to Cali. to find work(from Saginaw ,MI) .we came to Winslow and when We got to that corner I suddenly pulled our car over to the curb. I got out of the car went to the corner and belted out that Eagles song ,my wife and kids thought I was nut's.But we all laughed and it became a great memory for us.1983 was a hard year for us. We made it to Cali and things looked promising . This road trip (66 route) saved our marriage,and family. Been married now 48 years. YOU, your dad , and many years earlier me and my young family all have had real and permanently strong and wonderful memories. This is beautiful memories. Thanks !

[@thiccwalrus5602]

what a beautiful story thank you for sharing :,)

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

Congratulations on ao many years together

[@LWRC]

This has got to be one of the most informative videos on Route 66. Not only do you show the various sites but you tell the audience what to look for, interesting historical facts and just basic information for folks who may want to visit in the future. This is extremely valuable!

[@shirleyfunte3063]

I been in Missouri as a child,but haven t been there since. I don t remember these sights. It was a great treat trip to travel piggy back with you two guys on Route 66. Thank you for the ride!

[@EarthSurferUSA]

I am looking to do that trip, but also looking for hotels in good good area's where my stuff will not get stolen. "Civil USA' is territorial today. And being a victim of the decline of the USA?, that kinda ruins the nostalgic trip ya see.

[@birdsflowers2289]

Thanks Guys, I had fun on a rainy day. I saw Springfield, Mo. Years ago during the grand opening of Bass pro. They had a cast of a great white shark that day. I wanted to see Ethel the record bass ( that was the name, I think). I didn't know that shark was on display in the darkness. We sat in the dark waiting for the house lights to come on. When the lights came on, I just about died when I saw that huge 20+ foot shark, lol. I don't get to go any more, so I just enjoyed the heck out of this road trip !!!.

[@raymothjones314]

@@shirleyfunte3063 📃

[@pamav7414]

too informative.... it was actually annoying i stopped watching after the first 2 mins. -_-

[@ASMRRALPH]

The famous Route 66 is a dream road trip of mine back to the days when life was much simpler!

[@pdg61met]

You are blessed to have the opportunity to take this journey with your dad. Thanks for sharing.

[@seanseanseanseansean]

You didn't notice, but I was in the car behind you. ...the whole trip.

[@Breeki2202]

For real?

[@user-xe6yl5ys1s]

(LOL) Oh my goodness . . the entire trip together by tailgating.

[@haydensmercurycomet6109]

Me and my dad are restoring a 1964 Chevy Belair we plan to do the whole route I’m glad I found this video thank you sir

[@ThroughMyLens]

Sounds like it will be a trip of a lifetime!

[@GracemarieJohnson]

If it is still a work in progress, how's the restoration going? If the 1964 Chevy Belair has been restored, did you travel this route yet?

[@the_voice_of_reason]

Oh my! Came across you channel today, I am a woman of 72 in Australia and probably will never experience this wonderful trip in my lifetime, so thank you so much for this wonderful journey, the food, the different architecture and history. So well presented and so very interesting.. I felt like I was on the journey with you.. brilliant. Thank you so very much for the history and all the great stops and museums. I am so very grateful for you taking the time. My granddaughter did a semester at Oklahoma University and after that she did some travelling around to Washington DC and New York and she absolutely loved it, before returning back home to Australia. Many thanks for this lovely adventure via Route 66. God Bless.

[@Gallinadeangola]

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[@mauderodriguez4248]

I loved watching your video journey on route 66. It was so fascinating to see all those awesome museums and fast food places.

[@aritzlizarragaolascoaga6254]

You forgot the Flintstones' park, but that was a superb job.

[@travelwithpops]

I can't believe we are over 5 million views! Thank you so much everyone!

[@carlesq.]

yay hi pops,regards from england

[@vincentmerlino4766]

its a great way to learn what to do! Awesome video yall did!

[@kissthesky40]

Hey Pops! You’re Famous now!!

[@travelwithpops]

@@kissthesky40 Haha that's a scary thought!

[@travelwithpops]

@@carlesq. What's up! Thanks for the shout out. Love the UK!!

[@rayyoung7780]

My family is pretty much a route 66 family. My grandparents met and married in Tucumcari, my dad was born in Albuquerque, I was born in Winslow and my sister was born in San Bernardino. We scattered my parents ashes in Flagstaf. Thanks for this video. It brought back a lot of memories.

[@thenevadadesertrat2713]

Flagstaff - -ff

[@harrylow3035]

...and my childhood belongs in radiator springs...

[@atilla4372]

The vast and beautiful landscape of America isn't talked about enough

[@KP-hi1om]

Me and my wife graduated high school in Pasadena. You brought back some memories. The Hat was incredible. I remember we used to call that bridge in Pasadena the Suicide Bridge. We graduated in 1989 and 1990 (pre internet). We really believed that most suicides in America occured from that bridge.

[@irfanuddinshaikh]

I m an INDIAN and have explored USA by road in very detailed almost all states, I had planned to drive through ROUTE 66 never finalised, but after watching your video I can say ‘IF YOU HAVE NOT DRIVEN THROUGH ROUTE 66 FROM START POINT TO END POINT, YOU HAVE NOT SEEN USA”. One of the best travel video I have seen. Your this video is a great service to travel lovers. May God Bless UNCLE and YOU. 10 out of 10.

[@Limastudent]

Totally!

[@douglaszolton8985]

Same here as far as travel. I'd love to TRAVEL again. Transportation is a problem. My wife needs our vehicle for work.

[@auggie803]

-Wow, I almost messed up. 66 up votes were showing. So i had to pass on this up-vote or it would have went to 67. Yikes. So I just wrote a short reply here in comment section. Really a great video of Rt 66, Thank you very much.

[@holoholopainen1627]

66 LIKES - LET IT STAY - THANKS

[@twistoffate4791]

I dared to make it 67 because I have faith the comment will eventually hit 77 likes!! Someone had to get the ball rolling.

[@MusicToMyEar1005]

I'm from Japan and a Big Fan of Route 66. Your Route 66 story is THE BEST in KZbin! I've already repeated viewing your story almost 30 times :-> Picture are sooo beautiful! And as other guys are saying "Father-and-Son Trip" is too fantastic!

[@jlynn4736]

Hola from Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico😊

[@dazanii]

I’m from USA and two of my top places to travel before I die are Route 66 - and Japan! You have some gorgeous features out there, can’t wait to see Mt. Fuji and the beautiful areas surrounding it, to visit an onsen, visit the ramen museum that has a replica of a midcentury Tokyo street, and so much more. Hope you can make it to Route 66 and happy travels!

[@moonee2595]

Funny because Japan is my dream place!! ❤️

[@K.B.Williams]

I've been on route 66 in California and in Chicago but never came close to driving the whole thing. With that said, I'd much rather visit Japan!! We can trade 😅😅😅

[@nickolost408]

I live basically around Joplin and Carthage Missouri. If you got any questions about the cultural significance or if there's anything to see, just ask.

[@trishcooley5810]

You are making me SO HUNGRY! I did this trip going the opposite direction when I was a little girl in the 1960’s. I’ll never forget it!

[@lorimaisch1064]

I have dreamt of taking my kids across the country. I have muscular dystrophy and sadly it doesn’t look like it’s in my future. We are at home right now watching your video. The relationship you have with your dad is so touching. Thank you from the bottom my heart for this informative video. I never know God‘s plan, I pray to make this journey one day, but for now thank you for allowing me to travel route 66 from my bed. I God bless you as you have blessed our lives. As a single mom, of three special needs children, this was my dream, you fulfilled it for all of us. We have lived vicariously through you and your beautiful dad. 🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻

[@lorimaisch1064]

Btw-thank you to you and your dad for this beautiful video. 🙌🏻🥰🙏🏻

[@jacksmith4402]

In 1947 when my family made the trip almost all the roads were dirt and gravel when you got outside the city limits. We made it from Missouri to California in a 1937 slantback Chevy. My brother was 5 years old and he remembers quite a bit of it. We have a picture of the car and us.

[@DMWBN3]

Jack Smith that's a great comment and how it's changed eh?? Hello from lockdown in Sussex, England.

[@trista123abc]

Mr Watto also on lockdown! Alberta Canada

[@MrRdavis1776]

Jack, my family made the trip in 1956 (I was eight) in an old Plymouth from Blytheville Arkansas, up through Illinois and on west to The Promise Land of California, looking for work and a new life. It was quite a trip for country folks with spare tires on the roof, stopping on the side of the road to eat cold franks on a bun or baloney sandwiches. It took us three days to make the trip and when tired we would stop, spread blankets on the ground and catch a few hours sleep. I have a dream of winning the lottery, buying a convertible Corvette, CDs of fifties music and doing it again, taking Route 66 of course.

[@jacksmith4402]

@@MrRdavis1776 I wonder if you remember the roads when you got out of town. You didn't say? When we went in 1947 there was no tires or inner tubes available in Arkansas at the time so we had 5 or 6 tires that were bald and one inner tube to make the. trip with. We had many flat tires as you can imagine and when we stopped Mom would get us kids and spread a blanket and have a picnic. I have been getting all this information from my brother and my mother who passed away at age 96.

[@MrRdavis1776]

@@jacksmith4402. The memory is a bit vague but I just looked at a map and we probably went through Little Rock Ark. rather than Illinois. I seem to remember two lane black top all the way and the trip through the Rockies was a bit of a scary adventure. I remember signs that said "Last chance for water and gas. On the way back my stepfather nearly lost control of the car coming down the Rockies. The trip is one of my fondest memories and I would love to repeat it.

[@sockmonkey22]

This father & son team proves there actually is such a thing as a functional family. Great job, great heart.

[@janepatterson6779]

@David Marks Sorry, David..welcome to the real world. Seek those who REALLY CARE..they are your family, plus Jesus.

[@irvingr.fatback886]

Absolutey not.

[@jasonwaters9370]

Still watching great video 👍🏼

[@jacquelynn2051]

@@janepatterson6779 But Jesus's drivers license has been suspended. He didn't return in time to renew it.

[@rommelcruz3651]

@@janepatterson6779 true. Here in my country, we put Jesus in all our families. Friendship, relationships, family crumbles if you leave. no room for him!

[@WilliamC1966]

What a gem! Years later you will look back and be glad you took this video! Thoroughly enjoyed tagging along!

[@AbrazaNews_Ke]

So much details in this man, on my. God bless America! 🇺🇲🇰🇪

[@almeggs3247]

Lucky dad to have a son that sees being with his dad a gift and blessing!

[@drjeffmcnair]

@al meggs So true! So very true!

[@Grandpa249]

It’s great to see that you have such a good relationship with your dad. Cherish it. What I wouldn’t give to spend another day with my dad.

[@kimparish1982]

Me three!

[@azureharris8647]

Omg cut it out. It’s not that serious. Let people live without the guilt trip

[@wileycoyote64]

Amen brother

[@wileycoyote64]

@@azureharris8647 aww come on, if you feel guilty that is on you

[@milliemegan9087]

Bro I live in Los Angeles and I didn’t know most of this stuff, thanks for posting and great job!

[@DonJHughes]

This is arguably the most detailed experience of Route 66 that I’ve found on KZbin! I live in Northern California and am trying to convince my wife to take a two-week vacation, rent a car, then make that trip from Santa Monica to Chicago. The food stops look amazing; I can tell your dad didn’t care for Bagdad Cafe but I definitely bookmarked Butcher BBQ in Oklahoma. And those museums; I want to check ‘em all out! But overall, amazing video!!

[@aarondigby5054]

There seems to be a reoccurring theme: half of the stops got some kind of glitch: closed due to flooding, a tornado came through so it's in repair, the owner doesn't open on Monday and Tuesday, it's closed on holidays, happen to be a power outage, the owners wife just had surgery and he's at the hospital, they had some of the most interesting and odd awesome statues, so much nostalgia and all the history and tales, the amazing varieties of food, eateries just amazing, the ghost towns that the interstate put out of business.

[@wintersonnets1311]

yes make that road trip tell your wife if she wont cooperate she will be discarded

[@aarondigby5054]

Seems as though there's a reoccurring theme at all the stops: not open on Monday Tuesday's, closed for renovations, not open because of tornado damage, flood damage, fire damage, closed at five o clock, owner out sick, on vacation , had to take dog to vet, on and on.

[@tomelifeisjustonebig]

Hopefully they’re open when you visit.

[@annarodriguez9868]

Thank you for this opportunity to ride along with you and your dad on this trip. My husband and I were married in Los Angeles in 1968 and he was in the army and stationed in Virginia. We drove at night on Route 66 and I fell in love with the billboards for the souvenir shops and museums, but especially the neon sign for the Blue Swallow motel. The most beautiful sight was to see the sunrise over the Painted Desert. THAT was awesome! In 1993 we decided to make a road trip to Washington DC and take our sweet time stopping at all the sights on Route 66 on the way back. So from Missouri back to LA we stopped at every little museum and shop that caught our eyes. We stayed in Williams, Arizona and took the old train to the Grand Canyon. We got to meet so many great people. In Seligman we met a group of men who had come from Germany and had rented motorcycles to make the trip from Chicago to Santa Monica. They had dressed just like Marlon Brando in the Wild Ones! Again, thanks for the ride and the memories.

[@bradbryant332]

You'll never regret that you spent that "quality time" alone with your Dad. I'm your Dad's age - and most of our generation couldn't pull our parents apart for that amount of time, to be able to "bond" with our Dad's........I think the same was often true for Moms and daughters. My parents had the illusion (like many Wortld War II couples) that they were/are "One person" (a "Unit"!)....Fact is, we come into....and Exit....this world....very much ALONE! So, I think it's healthy to develop a one on one relationship that only "Road Trips" can give you! Fun to watch but made me misty-eyed too. Dan and Mom are still together (95 & 96) and I am taking care of them. Too late for a road trip now. Too late to even ask "Why didn't we do that?"

[@globe255]

Bradford Bryant it's healthy to develop a one on one relationship that only "Road Trips" can give you! That's not true at all.

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

@@globe255 One Man's "Road Trip" is another Man's "Pull My Finger"

[@thoseoneguy9554]

As someone who lives on a small town on Route 66 I'm glad that my place got featured

[@pass_]

a small town in route 66? is it radiator spings lol

[@susieqx3]

Which was? You left us hang’n!

[@renataostertag6051]

You're so lucky to live in such picturesque area!

[@helldronez]

wait i thought it was only in Cars film 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@robertdriggs2608]

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[@BJOAKA24]

The coolest thing about this video is that you shares the trip with your dad. I enjoyed seeing your video.

[@andreabro654]

By far, the best Route 66 video guide on KZbin. Thank you Josh and "Pops" for compiling this information and footage. In the description you wrote that you wanted to encourage others to make this trip. Mission accomplished. I just finished Route 66 with my wife in May. It has been our favorite trip so far. We tried to stop at most of the places shown in your video. One place we loved that was not in your video is the Route 66 Museum in Ash Fork, AZ. It was one of the best stops on the entire route because unlike other museums where you cannot touch anything, this one is completely interactive. The kind and helpful staff encourage visitors to touch everything to get the full experience of their museum. Also one of the best parts of doing Route 66 is meeting up with other travelers on the Route. It's awesome how you keep running into the same people day after day all because we watched your video and stop at the same places.

[@kizpaws]

Trapped at home due to a virus, but yet able to travel Route 66 with this man and his father! Superb job of videos put together with charm and good natured fun. You, sir, and your father are amazing, thanks so much for sharing your trip with us!

[@ElectroDrives]

Hey kizpaws, you might like my videos. I drive around New Zealand and record my roadtrips in 4K! Hope you take a look

[@annetteryan5110]

GB eep

[@douglaszolton8985]

Say a prayer for Route 66 and all the businesses along the way. Hoping that they can remain open through this damned pandemic. I really want to go back through Route 66 one more time before My own life ends. I'll be 71 in Dec. I'd like to go with my wife, but if she won't go ,I'll be going by myself.Just to experience it again one more time may just keep me alive a while longer.

[@rayyoung7780]

I am a true route 66 kid. My grandparents met and married in Tucumcari, my dad was born in Albuquerque, I was born in Winslow and lived in Needles for a short time and then lived in San Bernardino where I graduated HS. Love that old road. Nivce video.

[@tyronebrown9936]

Ray Young my hardest day ever on a bicycle was Needles to Barstow. Hotter than hell with a west to east wind In my face for all 160 miles and 5000 feet of climbing.

[@bobbybob3865]

San Berdoo, you mean.

[@estherc2641]

Can you believe that I just saw your documentary about Route 66. Yes! Documentary. Very well edited. We love it. My family were seating at the family room and nothing to watch in TV. So we came across your video. We enjoyed it so much. Love your enthusiasm, knowledge, and the pace. Thank you for sharing your travel experiences.

[@VinnyG1995]

3 years later and I just stumbled upon this video. Thank you for creating this! You and your pops looked like you had a blast. Enjoyed every minute and I think I side with your pops on avoiding caves haha

[@larrysmith3124]

Been the whole route twice. 1956 with my family moving from Pennsylvania to San Diego, Ca, and in 1966 as a 18 year old with a new car and plenty of time. Wish I still had that car! So much has changed ! Gas cost was about .25 cents and food was cheap too!

[@irishrepublican3739]

Sounds like a dream man. I’d love to drive down R66 blaring songs like California dreamin’ and house of the rising sun

[@kinky_Z]

I remember it well. I was born in San Diego, graduating HS in '67. Life was SO good back then....$100 to rent a beach house in Mission Beach! Today - maybe $5000...? And the beach was virtually empty until school let out in June. I had it all to myself! And no rules either because in a sparse population - you don't need them. Besides, most everybody back then was respectful and courteous.

[@colgatetoothpaste4865]

God bless you old man 🧓 my respects 🙌 🙏

[@twinsonic]

Yeah..and you made $1.00/hr. Many things are cheaper today by comparison.

[@redwow]

@@kinky_Z Those modern prices are socialism on parade (sorry to inject politics).

[@anniewithane2851]

I love that you and your Dad are seeing this together! I am sure there are thousands of people who wish they had a relationship with their own Dads like that’

[@garylynnisaacs5816]

That was a really nice video. So much history . And you got to spend 14days on the road seeing all the sites with your dad. That is priceless . Enjoy life and the people in it while they are with us. I have everything ,but would trade it all for one more day with my dad .

[@hlygrail]

My trips with my dad are priceless memories. I am his age now; but the memories are still vivid.

[@RLHayes]

I agree. I lost my dad a year ago at the age of 90. Oh...to have one more fishing trip or hike or adventure..or a diner meal with him! Time spent with your loved ones is SO special!

[@Bobby-dh7ez]

You two are an absolute gem for folks that lack the means or ability to travel and see the beautiful country. I spent many, many days and nights traversing the scenic routes and historic by-ways of the mid Atlantic states, including Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and South Carolina with my grandparents in the eighties and nineties, as a youth. What great times we had, exploring, enjoying each other's company, rarely with any preconceived final destination declared or expected. We saw cities and suburbs...mountains and valleys....from the tiniest farms to bustling cities! I learned a great deal about wealth and poverty ( My grandparents were from rural West Virginia, but had settled in the suburbs of Washington DC. My grandfather becoming a DC firefighter and my grandmother a banker, defeating their own struggles)...about struggles, both financial and cultural. That time spent with my loved ones is time I'll cherish forever. Bravo gentlemen, what wholesome, all-American fun!!

[@davehd2009]

When I was about 12 or 13 (I'm 68 now - you do the math) my dad took our family on a trip to California from Michigan, and I think that most all the way we took Route 66.

[@douglaszolton8985]

I still live in MI. My family and I used this route when we moved from MI to Cali back in the 1980's. I really want to take this trip one more time, My wife won't go,so I'd go alone or with travel buddies, from MI. Ya we moved back to MI when my wife got homesick for MI after 11 years in Cali.. But I really would like to go again.

[@cathyjstacy3395]

Today is 1/31/2023. I just took 3 days to take this trip with you. It was so fun. I've been sick so this was my way of staying watched to the world. Thank you guys. ☺️♥️

[@carolestickle450]

Loved your time on rt.. 66. My husband and I actually took rt 66 on our motorcycle in late 70s. A lot new to see now. I am glad to have a chance to experience it with you. Thank you.

[@llamalianna]

This was so nice to watch while stuck at home! I cannot wait to drive Route 66 one day.

[@nanceepants3384]

I drove the old route 66 back in 2012. My dad was so happy I could do it ! I miss him. He passed in 2014. I like to think he's exploring old route 66 now in the afterlife

[@merncat3384]

💞

[@missdaisy2051]

Hell yeah he died

[@nanceepants3384]

@Kelly OShea thank you so much !

[@nanceepants3384]

@@missdaisy2051 🤔

[@pummikone]

I'm sorry for your loss. But you're a good and a wholesome person:)

[@dezman56ford]

Hello from New Zealand guys, that's 'the bomb' road trip fella's, truly iconic, enjoyed every min of you're 15 day excursion, had hoped to make the journey myself to your Great Country and Route 66 in my youth but life got in the way, unfortunately ill health prevents me from fulfilling that amazing journey in my twilight years so am truly grateful to have accompanied you and your pops as seen thru you're eyes, thanks a million.

[@user-xe6yl5ys1s]

FATHER & SON - glad to see the father & son traveling together.

[@fernandodesarden4841]

Great trip and made even greater by the fact that it was with your dad.

[@kagisorapoo7533]

I'd have loved to experience the same with my father but unfortunately he's no more... I'll probably do it with my Son in a few years to come...

[@harisrozak]

I'm enjoying my 2 hours soo much by watching your video. Thank you so much!

[@riverduck3]

I realize that this was uploaded three years ago, but I just watched it this morning, and was beyond delighted to see you two visiting places I've always wanted to visit (especially Oatman, where the burros roam freely), and a few places I've visited eons ago, but still remember with fondness (except for St. Louis in August, when it's so hot (how hot is it?) that the highway pavement buckles before your eyes, and when walking, you're certain that an egg could easily fry on top of your head! 😆 All-in-all, you two did a tremendous job of highlighting the much-loved, the historic, and the wild and wacky road called "Route 66"!

[@dbprice100]

You did an excellent job. Never thought I would see a YT video that was almost 2 hours long and worth watching. You have a good voice for narration.

[@andrewyoung3787]

Km’

[@orionxtc1119]

The music is too loud and distracting...

[@dallassmith7067]

@@orionxtc1119 take in the sights dawg, it aint about the hearing

[@azazel5031]

@@andrewyoung3787 uuuuhjuuy

[@ajpetix]

My dad and I have been talking about planning a trip from Chicago to Santa Monica and this video gave me some great places to add to my list of "wanna see" destinations. Thanks so much for capturing all of this and I'm so excited to take this trip!

[@peterm9635]

Thanks man. I did the same tour with my dad in 2012. It is one of the best memories with my dad. I had tears in my eyes watching your video. Thank you very much.

[@shawnskinner9260]

Ahhh the memories. I have a ton of petrified wood from my days in the 1960's wandering the deserts of Arizona and New Mexico. Endless hours with canteens of water out in the hot deserts finding old Indian pottery shards and seeing the ancient petroglyphs. Dying in the hot New Mexico sun! The Imperial valley out of Arizona and into California. Spending the night in Gila Bend Arizona. Has to be one of the most God forsaken towns in the US! I thank God that I had the opportunity to see and travel all of this back in the 60's and 70's. My Dad was a career Marine. We always made it an adventure when he got orders to travel across the country to a new duty station.

[@animallovefest143]

That's really cool! I moved to Buffalo, NY in the late 90's for a short time, for a relationship. When it didn't work out, I drove home to Los Angeles with all of my belongings, cat, and iguana on the dashboard enjoying the sun. I tried to make stops along the way in each state, and collected a magnet, or some other form of keepsake, that I still have. It was an incredible experience, for a 25 year old woman, traveling alone 😊 Christina

[@shawnskinner9260]

Animal Love Fest I live about 45 miles due south of Buffalo.

[@michaelloud5206]

Btw, how fortunate you are to have had this experience with your dad...he seems like a great guy.

[@vettply]

Even better to have a Dad that is alive.

[@t1mmy53]

@@vettply was

[@frankmaxfield7025]

I agree but his dad should of sucked it up and went on the cave trips with his son being that the was probably a once in a lifetime experience.

[@whetherontario763]

You are a bad friend

[@susanjohnson1937]

Loved it. I see aa road trip in my future

[@catholiccrusader5328]

This is my third time viewing this video. I live in Chicago and have driven and taken Greyhound buses over various sections of Route 66. When I was a kid I used to watch religiously the TV series Route 66. It was watching this show that gave me the travel bug.

[@TimHarryHol]

A big thank you to both of you for this video. I always wanted to do an American road trip and Route 66 was top of my list. Back in September/October I finally did it. Your video was a huge influence in me actually going through with it. It was also a massive help when I was there. I stayed in a lot of the hotels that you recommended and they were all great. I've been watching some of your other videos and Utah might be my next destination. All great viewing. Massive thanks from Wales. :)

[@karenwills1807]

Mark my family has lived on Route 66, 100 miles south of Chicago since 1880 - actually before it was designated 66 it was route 4. It made the trip to Chicago so fast, we went a couple times a month.Being ‘from’ Route 66 has always been a great sourse of pride for my family. We made many trips out West, also, zig zagging to see more sights, but catching 66 for several stretches. The American West is a must see. We would love to see you here! Your comment caught my attention, also, because my family (Parry & Dunn) came from Wales in the early 1800s. Your country is on top of my bucket list! I hope to see you there someday. Please come visit!

[@TimHarryHol]

@@karenwills1807 Hi Karen. Thanks for your reply. Good to see you have Welsh ancestry. And I certainly hope you get to achieve that particular bucket list item some day. Let me know if you plan to go ahead and do it. If I can help in any way, I will certainly try my best. My next US road trip will be in April. Hoping to get California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona covered. Again, Through My Lens has been a massive influence in choosing those states. I certainly plan to do the east part of Route 66 again some day. That's where tiredness started to set in and I missed some of the things I'd planned. And I was unlucky to get to Chicago on the day of the Chicago Marathon! So that city is yet to be explored by me!

[@dr.agupta]

Wish I made such a trip with my Dad, too late! Miss you, Dad! 😔🙏 Making LOTS of roadtrips with my Mom ❤🙏 But we miss Dad everyday!!!

[@el-hp1lj]

agree. good part is we will see them again one day and can have many more trips

[@MatteoBalance]

I feel you bro, I have no mother and no father 😔🙏 Hopefully you do it with your family one day! Stay strong & God Bless

[@bluefireyoutubezxprofireba7755]

I have no dad too, I feel you. Rip man

[@jimmckenna7007]

Sorry for your loss

[@Samahra01]

Adarsh, you will see your father again. I've had an unbelievable experience happen to me...I didn't believe in anything but now I KNOW they're there with us always. When you transition you will be with him again...God Bless You and your family! S.

[@Mcgrandma]

I’ve always wanted to travel Route 66 and now I feel almost like I was there.

[@johnemanolis]

The wife & I were taking the drive west. In 19. I was 66 on Route 66. Awesome time in our class B.

[@amyvanostrand5116]

While quarantined, our family has been looking for fun, virtual "trips" online, and came across your video. We watched every minute of it, and loved it! We felt like we'd traveled Route 66, thanks to this wonderful summary. Great job!!

[@Prank328]

Amy Van Ostrand I do trips during covid

[@plutoplatters]

"quarantined" is no longer permitted to use.

[@wezrichards7231]

Amy Van Ostrand why not all try taking trips next time?

[@cherylcampbell9369]

Same here! Especially adding in our forest fires here in Oregon, and the added layer of political chaos. 😨 Here is to quirky Americana and fun adventures, even if they're on video for now💜

[@mariapaz2789]

Me too October 3 2020 Argentina 🇦🇷

[@myrnaleon8464]

My young family did the Route 66 when our 2 sons were barely past their toddler stage. My husband and I both out of college and both from the Orient were fascinated and obsessed to see the iconic American Route 66 we have read about. We did it the reverse though. We started from Illinois to Barstow , California. Did not record the journey though but we have so much experiences and adventures buried fondly in our memories. This was in the early 70s. Truly only in America!😘❤️👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@cesarebeccaria7641]

Myrna, I think you went in the right direction. The Okies and even the song are east to west ("It winds from Chicago to L.A.")

[@VivekBabbar]

This is the only video on youtube that I keep coming back to and often think about. What an amazing production quality. You have motivated me a lot to go on a full trip through this route ❤

[@garyhinton1609]

Love your Dad on these vlogs and you too.

[@troyroberts]

Wow, I've never watched a KZbin video this long. You and your Dad made it enjoyable to watch all the way through, "Thank You", that was entertaining & informative.

[@arthurguillaume5977]

Thanks for the opportunity to "arm chair" travel with you guys along Route 66.

[@bigpesa6166]

"TOILET" 🚽🧻

[@mousetreehouse6833]

Arthur Guillaume, Yup, armchair traveling is the only type I can afford!

[@wadebonds171]

You showed a lot of patience.

[@pas42hfd]

My wife and I have driven Route 66 from Seligman to Kingman, AZ. Awesome drive !!!

[@Route66BothLanes]

What an amazing time to have with your dad. So many memories to last forever.

[@Sulaiman281]

Your dad is a great father! And you're incredibly a great son🤗 I miss my dad everyday.

[@constantinouojoron5491]

Why do you miss him dude?

[@robaaal]

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[@Sulaiman281]

@@constantinouojoron5491 It's 5 years since passed.😪

[@1onlynova]

@@Sulaiman281 he’s watching over you every day🙏🏽sorry for your loss.

[@merncat3384]

@@Sulaiman281 I understand completely and I'm so sorry!! 😞 My dad passed last year and I miss him every day.. wish I could have done a trip like this with him.

[@ab2bw]

I just took a look at your video, your remembering the 2400 mile trip you two men shared together. Never take your time together for granted. Dad just passed away on January the 10th. We never did too much looking around. I did see the Sears tower with him though in Chicago. I right now with this virus thing going on would really love to hop in the car and head west along the Lincoln Highway or US 66. Well best of luck to you both. Dominic B. from N. eastern NJ.

[@cynthiafroley4415]

I really enjoyed your journey!!! Very informative and fun. It’s wonderful to see a father and son traveling together. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@theoutdoordangler3053]

Living on route 66 you forget what an amazing adventure everyday can be. Thank you

[@davidstevens5602]

Thank you so much for all that you did include ! I know it's only a 2 hour video, but I just spent 3.5 precious hours reliving my many trips over the Will Rogers HighWay, American Road, Route 66, Lincoln HighWay, and you caught some locations I'd forgotten, I remember when the snake pits were full of rattlers, and some locations I'd never seen before and a few of the new attractions. I'm glad to see the HighWay locations being restored, rebuilt, ... Oh, and the reason it was 3.5 hours was because I had to rewind so many times to show my wife my childhood memories. Thank you, very much !!

[@nocoredneck]

Great video! As a kid in the 60's & 70's, every summer my family would drive Rt. 66 from the L.A. area to Chicago, so I was able to experience the Mother Road before its decline. In 2015, after purchasing a tool truck in Norman, OK, I opted to drive home in San Diego via Rt. 66. It was sad to see much of the Route abandoned, much of nothing more than concrete slabs where motels and gas stations once stood. 3 Years later I left California and moved to Kingman, AZ, living just 2 blocks from Rt. 66 and right off the Old Trails Road. If you ever get the chance, while in Kingman take 4th street (where the train station is) and cross the tracks. that street will turn into Old Trails Rd. which as you know was the precursor to Rt.66. It's only about 3 miles long and dead ends, but takes you thru Railroad Canyon where Walt Disney got the idea for the train ride at Disneyland. Mr. D's cafe... you were wondering about it, Mr. D's is the Mr. Dunton who owns the classic car dealership next door. A typical tourist trap, they do have good food and they make their own Root Beer which is amazing.

[@drjeffmcnair]

@Jeff great info and story! Thx for sharing.

[@hirokawana]

I' ve watched through you whole video witthout stopping over two hours. I feel like as if I were driving with you guys. BIG THX!

[@musicmarlene]

Really good video. I live Route 66. Lived in Flagstaff for 20 years. You did a very good job doing the video.

[@schwartzenheimer1]

Sitting on the football field in the late '60s L.A. heat, waiting for my High School's graduation ceremony to begin, my best friend, Greg H. (R.I.P.) and I hatched a plan to drive his Mom's Chevelle convertible (with her blessing, of course) across the country to Ardsley, New York, where Greg had spent his early years. We literally flew down Route 66, only stopping once, in Albuquerque, and made it to NYC in 3 days, through Chicago, of course. We saw many sights and sites, but never imagined all the interesting things your video lovingly depicts. Really appreciate the effort and care that went into this. Thanks for sharing it... I think I had about $300 total to spend for a three-week trip, and my friend the same. I came back with a 12-string guitar, and spare change...now that wouldn't get us out of California...old times, good times. Thanks again.

schwartzenheimer1 LA FABULEUSE ROUTE 66 *Chicago à Santa Monica* @ Route 66

[@redelldeclay855]

That's so true, sorry about ur friend ,peace ✌️

[@YanksandBritsProductions]

Cool story, this Brit loved it!

[@DFWRailVideos]

I recognized some of the locations as stuff from the movie Cars

[@cathleenlovette3088]

I now spend my Saturday afternoons with you and your Dad; absolutely love your videos. I'm a native Los Angeleno, born in 1949. I've never had an opportunity to drive historical Route 66 myself. But I sure loved this virtual tour with you. I've also enjoyed your Utah national parks video and Alaska. I've eaten at "The Hat", but now I'm craving the peach donut at The Donut Man. Your videos bring me so much enjoyment. Thank you

[@salomondesign]

thanks a lot for the video. I'm Brazillian and have a plan to make that trip all the way across US someday. I will definitely use your suggestions on the sites to stop by. Thanks again for the excellent video. Take care.

[@jimholmes2555]

Seems that your Pop should write a book, something like, "Diner's guide on Route 66" . Because he knows all the great places to eat. My Mouth is still watering over that Pastrami sandwich in the beginning !

[@jimholmes2555]

@Sue Taft That's when it's at it's best!

[@bluefireyoutubezxprofireba7755]

Jim Holmes your like 5 years old so don't get too fat

[@bluefireyoutubezxprofireba7755]

Fatty

[@bluefireyoutubezxprofireba7755]

Fat toddler

[@bluefireyoutubezxprofireba7755]

Your like 5 years old so don't get too fat fatty

[@bjbaccus5]

I had the opportunity of coming to California in 1975 from Ohio on route on the Greyhound Bus. It was such a heartwarming trip. Went through all the states Nat King Cole had sung about.

[@sharonybarra9073]

I love this trip through Route 66. I felt like I was there. I learned a lot thank you for sharing these videos. You and your dad are awesome. It's nice to see all these beautiful videos!

[@col145]

1981, I was 33yrs old, my girlfriend & I flew from the UK to LA & drove a new AMC Concord from LA to Memphis & back via southern route. We stayed mainly with Motel 6. That was the greatest trip of our lives. First time we ever flew ( 747 ) first time to the US. Unbelievable 🇬🇧🇺🇸👏👏

[@daylehudson6810]

So glad you enjoyed it😊

[@shawnskinner9260]

Riding with my grandparents once through Oklahoma back in the 60's in an old station wagon. My dad got sent to Vietnam and my grandparents drove from western NY to El Toro California to pick up my mom and us kids. We got caught in a tornado and it rolled that station wagon about half a dozen times .

[@animallovefest143]

I didn't realize that El Toro was built in the 60's. I lived there in the 80's, and my mom, and family currently live in Mission Viejo, bordering El Toro.

[@shawnskinner9260]

Animal Love Fest Not sure when exactly it was opened as a MCAS. All I know is that my father was stationed there in the early 60’s. Between 62 and 64.

[@animallovefest143]

@shawn Skinner Hey Shawn, so your dad must've left for Vietnam, from the El Toro base, right? I did a little research, and found out that the Marine Base was officially closed in 1999, and they sold the land to developers in 2005. But, prior to that the 4,000+ acres was purchased from a farmer James Irvine Sr., for $100,000.00, and the base was developed in 1942. So, there would've been quite a bit of people, and families of the Marines, that would've moved into the barely developed land nearby. Back then the land was mostly agricultural, which you may remember. When my family moved there, in El Toro, and Laguna Niguel, I believe in the 70's, it was still very much like that. Now, when I go to visit, I get lost, they have built it up so much, I don't even know where I am, in some areas. It's really changed in the last 20 years, specifically. I meant to ask you, if your family was ok, after the vehicle accident, that rolled the station wagon so many times?

[@Lavender.greysky]

I watched this with such joy. This has my dream journey, to travel the span of Route 66, since I was a kid. My beloved was from El Reno, Oklahoma. We were gonna do the venture, but he passed away unexpectedly in 2015. So traveling the excursion with you brought big smiles, reminiscing of the Route 66 places we had traveled in Oklahoma and Texas together. And I got to see the sights, that I would have loved to see with him, with you and your dad!El Reno has a beautiful Route 66 mural. Hope you got to see it. And there is a little eatery right there on Route 66 that had the best Coney's you've ever tasted. Thank you for the journey!

[@plantsthatreproduceitsownk8135]

Awesome video.went on ty 40 in 92 Ellsworth Maine to California.loves it.

[@carolefergusonwilson6949]

💖✨ 💫

[@tracyavent-costanza346]

sorry about the loss. maybe a trip on some part of it that would have mean something to him, might be a way to stay connected. for my part, I will now have some dreams of peach donuts, good BBQ and some mom-and-pop corndogs.

[@cathyreardon8979]

Thank you for the epic journey. I was at the Santa Monica Pier 4 years ago. Too bad that I wasnt going on the trip that you both went on.😔. Thank you dad for making a memory for your son that he will never forget. God Bless you. I love the great relationship that you both seem to have. I thank God🙏 that he was with you both. Cathy🌻

[@LemonChecks]

it's a great thing that you and your Father traveled together and shared all the experiences that go with it. not many father/son duos would do such. a good thing to see & experience vicariously.. *thank you*

[@txlori71]

Born and raised in Webb City, Missouri. Thanks for stopping by 😊

[@FLOSSYTREADWELL]

Good to hear the word route pronounced in a way that sounds right to us. Lovely clear speaking voice

[@michaud399]

What a great thing you did for your father, I bet he enjoyed your time together more than anything. Good on you,

[@samuelpenalba8258]

Love that you enjoyed this with your old man! Take care of him!

[@vchannel434]

Perjalanan yang menyenangkan, dan tempat-tempat yang bagus.

[@rommelcruz3651]

I watched this video from start to finish! It's a time machine. It will bring you back to a beautiful time! Just like the movie cars! You will not regret it! Woohoo!!

[@maciolouis7551]

It warmed my heart to see father and son enjoy a little history together.... Lost both of my parents at a young age and always fantasized about the time and things I'd would have been able to do with my parents.

[@shawnrobinson5912]

As a kid, I lived in Hodge, California from 1972-1976. At 21569 West Highway 66 in an old schoolhouse that was built in 1925, the location of Hodge is near Hinkley.

[@oldschoolisnewschool]

Thank you for your videos. They were very helpful in our trip. We would look at them one by one as we did the mother road. We had a great time with you right by our side. It was my son age 11 my wife 46and me 48. We did it in two trips the first time in a free van and the second time we pulled a tear drop trailer. These were memories for a lifetime. Thank you so much.