Activity Details
- United States Route 66
United States Route 66 is one of the earliest freeways in the United States. It runs from Chicago to Santa Monica, and has been affectionately called the "Mother's Road" by Americans. Route 66, built in 1926, is like a mirror to the American nation, symbolizing the hardship of the great American people along the way. We will start with breakfast at Lou Mitchell's. This restaurant is closest to the starting point of Route 66 and is nicknamed the first stop of Route 66. The decoration in the restaurant is the same as when it was completed in 1949, so that we can still appreciate the prosperity of the United States when Route 66 was at its peak. Then, we will travel to the towns Joliet and Pontiac
Itinerary: Downtown Chicago → Where Michigan Avenue and Adam Street meet (15 minutes) → Lou Mitchell's Restaurant (own expense, 45 minutes) → Joliet → Location of the American drama “Prison Break”: Old Joliet Prison Park (30 minutes) → Pontiac →stroll around the town under the guidance of local government staff → Route 66 Association Hall of Fame (own expense, 60 minutes) →Pontiac Oakland Auto Museum (45 minutes) → Gold Museum (45 minutes)
- Route 66 Association Hall of Fame
The Route 6 Hall of Fame Museum, located approximately 100 miles outside of Chicago, houses thousands of historical materials and memorabilia related to Route 66, recording the glorious history of this "Mother's Road". Here you can learn about the history of Route 66, watch precious historical photos, and listen to stories that have happened on this road (including the stories that happened on Highway 66 when it was the most important highway in the United States)! Of course, do not forget to take a photo with the road shield at the entrance of the museum
- Pontiac Oakland Auto Museum
Here is the world's most expensive collection of Pontiac cars. Pontiac is an American brand not familiar to domestic drivers. Pontiac is one of the few subsidiaries of General Motors. Since the 1950s, car design has gone through ten different directions. On April 29, 2009, GM officially announced the removal of the Pontiac brand, and the long-established Pontiac brand has since disappeared
Itinerary
08:00 Meeting point
location: 207 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616
Duration: about 5 minutes
08:05 Transportation to 78-98 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603
Duration: about 15 minutes
08:20 Activities in the United States Route 66
Duration: about 15 minutes
08:35 Transportation to Lou Mitchell's Restaurant
Duration: about 30 minutes
09:05 breakfast (not included)
Duration: about 45 minutes
09:50 Transportation to Location of the American drama “Prison Break”: Old Joliet Prison Park
Duration: about 55 minutes
10:45 Activities in the Old Joliet Prison Park
Duration: about 30 minutes
11:15 Transportation to Pontiac
Duration: about 1 hour 15 minutes
12:30 lunch (not included)
Duration: about 45 minutes
13:15 Route 66 Association Hall of Fame
Duration: about 1 hour
14:15 Pontiac Oakland Auto Museum
Duration: about 45 minutes
15:00 Gold Museum
Duration: about 45 minutes
15:45 Return
Duration: about 2 hours
17:45 End of the tour
The above itinerary may be adjusted due to weather, road conditions, and other reasons. Thank you for your understanding
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tour guide/Driver
Exclusions
- For tickets for all attractions in the itinerary, please pay directly to the guide
- Tour guide service fee ($10 per person/per day)
- Dining meals
- All personal expenses and expenses not mentioned in the inclusions
- Travelers will be asked to cover additional costs due to traffic delays, strikes, weather, airplane or mechanical faults, canceled or rescheduled flights, and other major unforeseen events
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Activity Essentials
Traveller Information
Adult: Age 12+
Child: Age 1 to 11
Children must be accompanied by at least one adult to participate
Important Information
This product includes pick-up service. Please wait patiently according to the agreed time. If the vehicle does not arrive within 10 minutes, please contact the emergency contact number on your booking confirmation. Staff will coordinate transportation for you as soon as possible
The traffic, tour and stay time involved in the trip should be based on the actual conditions of the day. In case of special circumstances, such as traffic jam, weather reasons, etc., without reducing the number of scenic spots during the trip, the tour guide can adjust the order of scenic spots reasonably according to the actual situation and with the consent of the guests
In case of sights and holidays (closed), the tour guide will adjust the itinerary according to the actual situation
You need to buy a ticket at tour guide. You cannot bring your own ticket or use City Pass
