Route 66 Backroads: Your Guide to Scenic Side Trips & Adventures from the Mother Road, By Jim Hinckley - Known as the Main Street of America and the Mother Road, U.S. Route 66 is the nation's best known highway. Once the microcosm of a culture increasingly connected by automobiles, its sights and attractions are now a fascinating reflection of a nation on the move. Travel this iconic highway through the heart of America with Route 66 Backroads as your guide. This lavishly illustrated book steers you from

EZ66 Guide For Travelers, By Jerry McClanahan - This is the ultimate guide for finding and exploring the route driving from the West or the East. Created by noted Route 66 authority, Jerry McClanahan, its maps and directions are comprehensive yet easy to follow. The spiral bound guide stays open to the pages you are reading while you are driving. Also includes attractions, tips, other sources, and games. Convenient 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 200 page format. The guide is updated regularly.

The Route 66 Map Series -  Created by Mother Road Experts Jerry McClanahan and Jim Ross, the Route 66 Map Series, consisting of a separate fold-out map for each Route 66 state, provides an easy-to-follow through route and clear, simple directions to keep you on the right track as you take the historic journey down America's legendary highway. Each map is generously illustrated with original nostalgia art by McClanahan, and text by Ross includes the history of the road, tips on finding abandoned segments, and information pertaining to each state. These eight maps are an absolute must for every Route 66 cruiser. Route 66 artist and road historian Jerry McClanahan of Corsicana, Texas, has been traveling, mapping, and painting America's Main Street since 1980. Jerry sees his art as a contribution to the commemoration and celebration of our highway heritage. An "old road" detective, his documented trip notes from years of research were essential ingredients to this map.

Route 66 Dining & Lodging Guide - 14th Edition - Newest edition has been expanded to 120 pages, including photos. These unique guides have been used by thousands of travelers around the world to find the best places to stay and eat along Route 66. Concentrating on vintage properties, the book lists over 500 dining and lodging establishments, which have been objectively reviewed by National Route 66 Association Federation members. Covers all 8 states and several major alignments. An excellent traveling companion to the EZ66 Guide For Travelers

Route 66 Traveler's Guide and Roadside Companion by Tom Snyder - In honor of the 75th anniversary of Route 66, this completely updated and expanded volume includes more than 60 pages of new tales from the road. Snyder, founder of the Route 66 Association, offers up-to-date routings and information on roadside attractions. Introduction by Bobby Troup, composer of the hit song, "Route 66." Maps, line drawings, & photos throughout. New stories-more details, Nearly 30 feet of strip maps, 350 towns and attractions, more highway memorabilia, Chicago-L.A. mileage table. New, paperback, 196 pages.

Images of 66, By David Wickline - If you've ever traveled even a little portion of Route 66, you'll know that some of the great vintage icons and photo opportunities are hard to find. Not with this book!  It's like no other Route 66 book -- this one is an interactive photographic journey across the entire length of the Mother Road. This massive 386 page book has more than 2,000 images of those many "must stops" along Route 66, includes addresses and  background, where possible. Couple this book up with the EZ66 Guide For Travelers and you could be on your way! Ships Priority Mail.

Images of 66 - Volume 2: Digging Deeper, By David Wickline - Featuring 2,100 digital photos of the more obscure and historical attractions and icons that remain on the old fabled highway. 400 full color pages!! Believe me, without these guides, you will miss hidden and interesting views of the old highway. Ships Priority Mail.

Better yet, get both Images books at a greater discount by ordering the 66 Images Package -- see below!

Santa Monica Then & Now -- By Jake Klein - From its humble roots as a dusty mining town to its status as an important part of California's future, Then and Now: Santa Monica is a celebration of the spirit that makes Santa Monica an ever-calling destination for generations of locals and tourists alike.  Beautiful vintage and current photos on every page.  Paperback.

Route 66 Package Deals

66 Package Deal - 1 - The Route 66 Package Deal includes both the EZ66 Guide For Travelers and the The Route 66 Map Series. The EZ66 Guide includes up-to-date maps, attractions, tips and games. The Eight State Map Series includes a packaged set of eight fold-out roadmaps, one for each Route 66 state, providing clear, detailed driving directions. This set will provide you with the basic tools for providing an easier journey on what can sometimes be a confusing piece of pavement.  And, you save money on the cost and on shipping! Ships Priority mail.

66 Basics - You can travel Route 66 with just these basics, you will know where to go, where to grab a bite to eat, and where to sleep as you travel the historic Mother Road. The EZ66 Guide For Travelers provides maps in addition to tons of information on Route 66 icons and "must sees." The Route 66 Dining & Lodging Guide will give you those places that you "need" to stop to fortify yourself for the journey. Retailing for $32.90, you can save on not only retail costs but also on shipping. Ships Priority mail.

66 Info Package - If you know your way, but just want the information about all of the places to visit as you travel the historic Mother Road, these two guides will provide attractions, tips, stops, icons, and basic maps. Retails for $29.90, you will save on not only retail costs but also on shipping. Ships Priority mail.

66 Package Deal 2 -  EZ66 Guide, Eight State Map Series, Route 66 Dining & Lodging Guide, and 66 Traveler's Companion. Retails for $57.80, but you get it here for $51.95. Save money on the books and on shipping. Ships Priority Mail.

66 Images Package - If you've ever traveled even a little portion of Route 66, you'll know that some of the great vintage icons and photo opportunities are hard to find. Not with these books!  It's like no other Route 66 book -- these are an an interactive photographic journey across the entire length of the Mother Road. The first book is 386 pages with 2,000 images of those many "must stops" along Route 66. Volume 2 features 2,100 photos of the more obscure historical attractions and icons that remain on the old fabled highway in 400 full color pages!!  Both books include addresses and background, where possible.

The Whole 66 Package - EZ66 Guide, Eight State Map Series, Route 66 Dining & Lodging Guide, 66 Traveler's Companion and both volumes of Images of 66. Retails for $127.70, but you get it here for $119.95. Save money on the books and on shipping. Ships Priority Mail.