Dairy King in Commerce, Oklahoma Route 66 attraction

Dairy King in Commerce, Oklahoma

You can’t travel Route 66 without stopping at the Dairy King in Commerce, Oklahoma for some ice cream and a famous Route 66 cookie.  Built into an old cottage style gas station, the Dairy King location started its life as a Marathon station in 1927. It was then owned by Roy Cowherd and owned by …

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Steak dinner with a ribeye steak, loaded baked potato, and green chili creamed corn at The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, Texas

The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, Texas

Could you eat a 72oz steak in one hour? I’m not sure I could eat a 72 ounce steak in 72 hours. But that’s just me. Because over 10,000 people have come, eaten, and conquered this meal that’s as big as Texas here at The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, Texas: the 72 oz. …

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Corn dog and fries at Cozy Dog Drive In in Springfield, Illinois on Route 66

Cozy Dog Drive In in Springfield, Illinois

A juicy hot dog skewered on a stick, coated in a thick corn laden batter, and deep fried to a crunchy golden brown. Get a taste of history at this Route 66 institution: Cozy Dog Drive In in Springfield, Illinois. Just don’t call it a corn dog. Cozy Dog doesn’t sell corn dogs, they sell …

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Route 66 Food Truck Park & Chef Muffler Man roadside attraction in Springfield, Missouri

Route 66 Food Truck Park & Chef Muffler Man in Springfield, Missouri

The Route 66 Food Truck Park opened in February, 2020 and features food trucks with a variety of different cuisines, a full-service bar, and a giant muffler man out front. The location is the brainchild of Kirk Wheeler, a local resident who wanted to bring more food options to his neighborhood while celebrating the Mother …

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Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger in Miami, Oklahoma on Route 66

Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger in Miami, Oklahoma

You’ll go cuckoo for this Route 66 burger joint. Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger in Miami, Oklahoma. Inside Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger you can chow down on a menu of fresh, hot, made-to-order burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, crispy fries, onion rings, dip cones, limeade, frito pie, and more, all while perusing a slew of memorabilia and newspaper …

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Statues of Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, and Betty Boop at the Route 66 Polk-a-Dot Drive In in Braidwood, Illinois

Polk-a-Dot Drive In in Braidwood, Illinois

Route 66 is dotted with plenty of photo ops and classic diners. And you can find both of those in one in Braidwood, Illinois at the Polk-a-Dot Drive In. The Polk-a-Dot Drive In has been feeding hungry travelers since 1956. With a full menu of hamburgers, chicken, hot dogs, ice cream, milkshakes, and their famous …

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Pancakes with butter and maple syrup and a side of bacon at Lou Mitchell's Restaurant on Route 66 in Chicago, Illinois

Lou Mitchell’s Restaurant on Route 66

You know you can get your kicks on Route 66 but how about getting your pancakes? Or your omelettes? Or your Milk Duds? In downtown Chicago you’ll find a restaurant synonymous with the start of the Mother Road: Lou Mitchell’s restaurant in Chicago, Illinois. Lou Mitchell’s opened in 1923 and several factors contributed to its …

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Road trip sandwiches - turkey and Swiss cheese sandwich on white bread.

Road Trip Sandwiches to Pack for a Car Trip

Road trip sandwiches make for quick and easy lunches for car trips, near or far. Packing your own meals will save you the time and money that comes with stopping at a roadside diner or for fast food on the way to your destination. But what sandwiches should you pack? And how should you pack …

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What Illinois road trip snacks should you pack for your road trip and what's in an Illinois snack mix recipe? Try these official state snacks like popcorn, corn, beer nuts, and apples.

Illinois Road Trip Snacks (+ Snack Mix Recipe)

Welcome to a new series of US state-inspired snack ideas and snack mixes that will give a local flavor to your road trip through all 50 states. Here I’ll feature regional snacks that each state is known for and combine them into one scrumptious savory and sweet snack mix to eat on the road. First …

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What are the best Wisconsin road trip snacks? We have them all plus the best Wisconsin recipe that snack mix combines all the flavors of the state. From cheese curds to pretzels to cranberries, this is what you should snack on in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Road Trip Snacks (+ Snack Mix Recipe)

Are you taking a Wisconsin road trip and looking for the perfect state-themed snack to nibble on while driving? Wisconsin is known for many things: cheese, beer, cheese, pretzels, cheese, cranberries, cheese… well, you get my drift! Here are some must-try Wisconsin-themed road trip snacks to pack in your cooler or stop to grab on …

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The Road Trip Journal & Activity Book - Everything You Need to Have and Record an Epic Road Trip! By Valerie Bromann

The Road Trip Journal & Activity Book

Everything You Need to Have and Record an Epic Road Trip!

BY Valerie Bromann

Enjoy fun games and challenges to pass the time on your next road trip and have a keepsake to look back on for years to come with this entertaining must-have for your next vacation.

The road trip you’ve been dreaming of starts here! Journal about your stops and get to know your fellow passengers with activities and exercises designed to pass the time and bring you closer together. Instead of “Are we there yet?” you’ll find yourself asking, “We’re there already?”. Complete with prompts you can turn to while driving between locations, this journal will one day be a memento of your life-changing trip.