Highlights of Route 66 w/ Mother Road Festival

16 days from Chicago to Los Angeles
Get your kicks on Route 66 on a cross-country journey from Chicago to Los Angeles. Known as the “Main Street of America,” Route 66 passes through eight states and connects many of the towns, cities, and roadside landmarks that helped define American road travel.

Travel along much of the original route, visiting Route 66 museums, classic roadside attractions, and communities that preserve the history of the Mother Road. Along the way, experience a signature event in Springfield, Illinois - attend the annual Mother Road Festival, where classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, live entertainment, and Route 66 celebrations fill the downtown streets.

The journey also includes a detour to Grand Canyon National Park, where you'll experience one of the country's most spectacular natural landscapes, as well as time in Las Vegas to explore the city's famous resorts, entertainment, and attractions. Optional excursions include Hoover Dam and a rafting adventure through Black Canyon on the Colorado River.

Complete your Route 66 adventure in Santa Monica at the historic "End of the Trail" sign before discovering some of Los Angeles' most famous sights, including Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the Sunset Strip. From roadside Americana and historic landmarks to iconic cities and the Mother Road Festival, this journey celebrates one of America’s most legendary road trips.
All This. Included
The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available).

Your Tour Includes:

• Guided city sightseeing in Chicago and Los Angeles, the eastern and western gateways of this Route 66 journey
• Visit to Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum, celebrating the history and culture of the Mother Road
• The Mother Road Festival in Springfield, IL celebrating classic cars and Route 66
• Orientation tours of St. Louis, Joplin, Oklahoma City, Albuquerque, and Las Vegas
• Entrance fee to Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis, including a trip to the top of the Gateway Arch
• Visit to the Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Welcome & Cultural Center to learn about Cherokee history, culture, and traditions
• Admission to the National Route 66 Museum in Elk City, Oklahoma, showcasing the people, places, and stories that shaped the Mother Road
• Stop at Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, the famous roadside art installation along historic Route 66
• Visit to El Malpais National Monument, known for its volcanic landscapes, lava flows, and sandstone bluffs
• Entrance fee and guided sightseeing in Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, featuring spectacular South Rim views
• Visit to California Route 66 Museum in Victorville, highlighting the history and nostalgia of America's Main Street