Lonely Planet's Journey Route 66 is the definitive guide to one of the world's great adventures – bringing you closer to the culture, history and landscapes you'll encounter along the way.

Get inspiration, ideas and planning tips from our experts who have driven every mile to uncover unique experiences you can make all your own. Dine at a legendary seafood smokehouse in Chicago, spot giant dinosaur sculptures in the Mojave desert, and steer past iconic scenery made famous by hit Hollywood movies.

Inside Lonely Planet's Journey Route 66 travel guide:

• Our Journey guidebook format helps you build the trip of a lifetime with mile-by-mile coverage of this iconic drive
• Six of our favorite ways to explore Route 66, with itineraries ranging from 2 days to 2 weeks
• Easy-to-use maps with must-do stops for every stage of the journey plus a birds' eye route tracker
• Discover the best places to eat, drink and sleep as well as recommended detours
• Interviews with locals share fascinating stories, tips and insights
• In-depth features explore the Black Route 66; road-trip soundtracks; a Navajo perspective
• Dive deep into unmissable experiences from marvelling at the Painted Desert, to scoffing burgers in Reno, and gazing at Santa Monica sunsets
• 'Essentials' toolkit on arriving, money and budgeting, accommodation, accessibility, responsible travel, driving laws, and more
• Stunning photography throughout
• Covers: Chicago to St Louis; St Louis to Joplin; Galena to Tulsa; Tulsa to Texola; Texola to Glenrio; Glenrio to Albuquerque; Albuquerque to Gallup; Lupton to Topock; Needles to Barstow; Barstow to Santa Monica; LA

Discover everything you need to know with Lonely Planet's Journey Route 66 – your guide to experiencing one of the world's great adventures your way.