Highlights Of Route 66 With Mother Road Festival & Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Get your kicks on Route 66 with a legendary trip across America. This historic route, which was called the "Main Street of America" for more than 50 years before the advent of the US Interstate system, begins in Chicago, travels through eight states, and ends in Los Angeles. On this trip down memory lane, you’ll visit the major cities along Route 66, visit Route 66 museums, and step back in time to when the journey was part of the fun! And you’ll be just in time to experience two special events - the 20th Annual Mother Road Festival and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! The annual Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois, brings automobile and motorcycle enthusiasts with hot cars, cool trucks, and vintage bikes together to salute Route 66 and the tradition of the open road. Enjoy classic cars, live entertainment, and other scheduled activities. Then on to St. Louis to witness amazing views of the city and the Mississippi River from the top of the 630-foot-tall Gateway Arch. Visit the National Route 66 Museum in Elk City to view antique cars and historic documents that help you feel what it was like to travel Route 66. In Albuquerque, watch the colorful spectacle of hundreds of balloons rising into the sky at the early morning Balloon Glow and the Mass Ascension at the International Balloon Fiesta, before continuing your journey. Overnight in Williams Arizona-listed in the National Register for Historic Places and where you’ll see neon signs of the intact circa 1940s "Motel Row." Deviate from Route 66 to see breathtaking scenery at one of the Natural Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon and then experience the excitement of Las Vegas where you can explore the Vegas Strip, take an optional trip to see Hoover Dam, an engineering marvel, or just relax by the pool. In Los Angeles, you’ll enjoy a tour of Hollywood, the Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, and finally Santa Monica, the ending point of Route 66. Discover vintage Americana, wide open spaces, and national treasures on this Route 66 tour designed for value-minded travel lovers.
Interests
- Festivals and Events
- History
- National Parks and Preserves
About Cosmos
One of the greatest things about a Cosmos escorted tour is the peace of mind it provides. We take care of all the details and include transportation, hotels, professional Tour Directors, sightseeing with knowledgeable Local Guides, and even occasional meals—so you can immerse yourself fully in your travel experience! With Cosmos, you enjoy the benefits and convenience of escorted travel, ample free time to explore your destination the way you want, and longer stays in key cities so that
...
Sep 24, 2026 through
Oct 09, 2026
Sep 20, 2026
7:00 PM
15 Nights
from
$4,169.00
(USD)
Per Person
Includes Intra-vacation air transfers. Arrival and destination airfare not included.
|
8584135
|
Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | ||
| 2 | Chicago | ||
| 3 | Chicago – Pontiac – Springfield - International Route 66 Mother Road Festival | ||
| 4 | Springfield – St. Louis | ||
| 5 | St. Louis – Joplin | ||
| 6 | Joplin – Tulsa – Oklahoma City | ||
| 7 | Oklahoma City – Elk City – Amarillo | ||
| 8 | Amarillo – TucumcAri – Albuquerque | ||
| 9 | Albuquerque | ||
| 10 | Albuquerque – Gallup – Winslow – Williams | ||
| 11 | Williams. Excursion To Grand Canyon National Park | ||
| 12 | Williams – Seligman – Las Vegas | ||
| 13 | Las Vegas | ||
| 14 | Las Vegas – Victorville – Los Angeles | ||
| 15 | Los Angeles | ||
| 16 | Los Angeles |
