Route 66

Nov 182 min read

66-to-Cali: an enduring Route 66 ambassador on the Santa Monica Pier

Whether ending or beginning your Route 66 adventure, the 66-to-Cali store on the Santa Monica Pier is a Mother Road must-visit.

Jack Rabbit Trading Post is still the most hoppin’ place on Route 66

Austin Coop

Dec 6, 20233 min read

Jack Rabbit Trading Post is still the most hoppin’ place on Route 66

Iconic photo ops, friendly folks, and souvenirs galore make the Jack Rabbit Trading Post outside Joseph City, AZ a Mother Road must-see

The "Goat" lives on at the Pontiac Oakland Museum

Austin Coop

Feb 2, 20232 min read

The "Goat" lives on at the Pontiac Oakland Museum

Pontiac, the brand, may be dead, but the legacy of Pontiac lives on in stunning fashion at the Pontiac Oakland Museum in Pontiac, IL.

The California Route 66 Museum: an embodiment of everything great about the Mother Road

Austin Coop

Dec 16, 20222 min read

The California Route 66 Museum: an embodiment of everything great about the Mother Road

From the interactive displays to the archives to the friendliest folks in Cali, the California Route 66 Museum ranks as one of the best...

FAQ: Bus Tours vs. Car Caravans- Which one is right for me?

Austin Coop

Nov 30, 20225 min read

FAQ: Bus Tours vs. Car Caravans- Which one is right for me?

How to pick the right style of Route 66 trip for you- Car Caravan or Bus Tour Two Lane America is pretty darn proud to offer two types of...

National Mom and Pop Day: celebrating Route 66 small businesses

Austin Coop

Mar 28, 20223 min read

National Mom and Pop Day: celebrating Route 66 small businesses

National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day is a chance for all of us to celebrate the little shops and stores where they don’t just sell...

Roy's Cafe: the rise, fall, and resurgence of a CA Route 66 Icon

Austin Coop

Mar 9, 20223 min read

Roy's Cafe: the rise, fall, and resurgence of a CA Route 66 Icon

The little Route 66 town of Amboy, California and its legendary Roy’s Cafe and Motel have seen it all over the past century, and somehow,...

Rolling Route 66 Virtual Car Show is back!

Austin Coop

Jan 26, 20223 min read

Rolling Route 66 Virtual Car Show is back!

Join us for the 2nd annual Rolling Route 66 show as we show off everyone's great cars and trucks and take a virtual stroll down Route...

Rainbow Bridge on Kansas’s Route 66 is a must-stop photo op

Austin Coop

Jan 4, 20222 min read

Rainbow Bridge on Kansas’s Route 66 is a must-stop photo op

See why travelers love snapping photos on this unique Route 66 bridge… On the short stretch of Route 66 that snakes through Kansas, one...

Journey from Route 66 to outer space at the Stafford Air & Space Museum

Austin Coop

Nov 16, 20212 min read

Journey from Route 66 to outer space at the Stafford Air & Space Museum

The Stafford Air & Space Museum in Weatherford, OK is a treasure trove for aviation and space lovers…

2021 tour season wraps: stories of Route 66 friendship and perseverance

Austin Coop

Oct 14, 20214 min read

2021 tour season wraps: stories of Route 66 friendship and perseverance

After losing an entire travel season, Two Lane America comes back at full-throttle on Route 66...

Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum left us completely speechless

Austin Coop

Jun 12, 20183 min read

Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum left us completely speechless

Of all the memorials and museums we've visited, there may be none more moving, more well-crafted than the Oklahoma City National Memorial...

Rest in retro style at these remarkable Route 66 motels and hotels

Austin Coop

Feb 15, 20185 min read

Rest in retro style at these remarkable Route 66 motels and hotels

A state-by-state guide to the very best and very coolest Route 66 hotels and motels... The boom-days of Route 66 brought with it a slew...

The history of the Mother Road comes alive at the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum

Austin Coop

Dec 20, 20172 min read

The history of the Mother Road comes alive at the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum

Experience decades of Route 66 history in only an hour or so at the perfectly-done Oklahoma Route 66 Museum of Clinton, OK... There are...

See why Petrified Forest National Park is a magical detour from I-40

Austin Coop

Jul 26, 20174 min read

See why Petrified Forest National Park is a magical detour from I-40

With beautiful landscapes and fascinating history, a drive through Petrified Forest National Park is a welcome break from the monotony of...

66 Diner: Albuquerque’s phenomenal Route 66 blast from the past

Austin Coop

Mar 14, 20172 min read

66 Diner: Albuquerque’s phenomenal Route 66 blast from the past

Retro styling, hand-dipped milkshakes, and a jukebox set to the oldies come together to make the 66 Diner in Albuquerque, NM a Route 66...

The Blue Whale of Catoosa: the coolest anniversary gift ever

Austin Coop

Feb 8, 20172 min read

The Blue Whale of Catoosa: the coolest anniversary gift ever

Now a Route 66 icon, the famed Blue Whale of Catoosa is actually the most wonderful anniversary gift ever given… Commercials these days...

The Desert View Watchtower is your gateway to the Grand Canyon

Austin Coop

Jan 18, 20172 min read

The Desert View Watchtower is your gateway to the Grand Canyon

Planning a trip to the Grand Canyon can be daunting, but no matter what, make sure it includes a stop at the Desert View Watchtower......

Chicago's Palmer House is the most extravagant wedding gift of all time

Austin Coop

Jan 9, 20172 min read

Chicago's Palmer House is the most extravagant wedding gift of all time

What did you get your spouse when you wed? We're betting you didn't give them the grandest hotel in the world. Potter Palmer did when he...

These 8 Route 66 gas stations epitomize the Mother Road

Austin Coop

Nov 15, 20164 min read

These 8 Route 66 gas stations epitomize the Mother Road

Nothing captures the essence of Route 66 quite like an old filling station. These are some of our favorite old gas stations along...