The Great American Road Trip: Route 66 Adventures

NOW RECOGNIZED AS A NATIONALLY CERTIFIED ROUTE 66 CENTENNIAL TRAVEL GUIDE

Featuring road-tested travel insight, hidden gems, real stories, and unforgettable stops along America’s Mother Road.

The Great American Road Trip: Route 66 Adventures
by Scott Slocum with Lisa Bakewell

There’s a reason travelers from around the world are drawn to Route 66.

It’s not just a road—it’s an experience.

In The Great American Road Trip: Route 66 Adventures, radio personality Scott Slocum takes you along for the ride—sharing real stories, unforgettable encounters, and the hidden gems that make the Mother Road one of America’s most iconic journeys.

Based on two full Route 66 road trips—one westbound from Chicago to Santa Monica and one return trip east—this book blends firsthand storytelling with practical travel guidance to help you plan your own adventure.

Inside this book, you’ll discover:

• Must-see attractions from Illinois to California
• Lesser-known stops you won’t find in typical guidebooks
• Real stories from the people who live and work along Route 66
• Road-tested travel tips for planning your own trip
• Themed “routes within the route” to customize your experience
• QR codes linking to bonus content, photos, and on-air highlights

From classic diners and neon-lit motels to quiet desert stretches and small-town stories, this book captures both the spirit and the reality of traveling Route 66 today.

Whether you’re planning a full cross-country journey or exploring one stretch at a time, this is more than a guidebook—it’s your companion for the ride.