$2,395

Deposit: $150

About this trip

Route 66 and Branson

Saturday, April 25 - Friday, May 1, 2026 

Saturday. April 25   

You will be flying out of the Newark Airport to a Chicago Airport 

This morning your motorcoach will pick you up at the airport in Chicago and be with you for the duration of your trip. 

Overnight Lodging - Millennium Hotel Kinckerbocker Chicago 

Enjoy a Welcome Dinner to kick off your Route 66 and Branson trip. 

Sunday. April 26 

Kick off your adventure on the Mother Road with a photo at the Historic Begin Route 66 sign in Chicago, Illinois! Whether you're driving the entire route or taking a shorter adventure, this is an essential photo op for any roadtripper. Technically the official starting point of Route 66 has moved several times since the road was commissioned. But today travelers can mark the start of their journey near the junction of E. Adams Street and Michigan Avenue. The starting point of Route 66 has moved several times. The 1926 alignment was at Jackson Boulevard and Michigan Avenue near the Arkte Institute. This point was decided on because federal highways mandate that highways cannot reach a dead end and must instead connect to a new route. In this case, that was U.S. 41. In 1933, the start of Route 66 moved several blocks east to Jackson and Lake Shore Drive closer to the World's Fair. Then, in 1955, Jackson became a one-way street heading eastbound. So Adams Street, one block north, became the new westbound starting point of Route 66. Route 66 Hall of Fame The Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum features thousands of artifacts and memorabilia related to Route 66- The Mother Road. Take time for a great photo op with the largest Route 66 shield mural, painted on the museum's outside back wall! The mural was created by Diaz Sign Art of Pontiac, Illinois and is the largest painted Route 66 Shield in the world. Since its creation in 2007, it has become a huge tourist attraction of its own merit and is an extremely popular photo op for visitors to Pontiac. 4 Paul Bunyan Statue In Atlanta, IL stop for a photo with the 19-ft. Paul Bunyan clutching a giant hot dog. This is one of Route 66's mythic Muffler Man Statues. World's Largest Covered Wagon Next, a little way down the road in Lincoln, IL, catch a glimpse of the World's Largest Covered Wagon, complete with a very large-and very studious - Abraham Lincoln statue. The Railsplitter Covered Wagon is officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest covered wagon in the world, standing a towering 24 feet tall. 

Tonight you will be staying at the Drury Inn in Springfield, IL. Dinner will be on your own this evening. The Drury Kickback is available from 5:30pm-7:00pm where you can enjoy complimentary hot food and cold beverages. Following dinner, head to the Illinois State Fairgrounds for the Route 66 Experience. This educational exhibit is open 365 days a year inside Gate 2 on the corner of Route 66 & Sangamon Avenue. The Experience, a self-guided tour, highlights businesses in 92 communities along Route 66 in Illinois beginning in Chicago and ending at the Chain of Rocks Bridge in Madison, Illinois. Vintage billboards, a drive-in movie theatre, Legends Neon Sign Park and tribute to muffier men along Illinois Route 66 make up a large part of the Experience. 

Monday. April 27 

Enjoy The Ace Sign Co. The museum includes over 85 historic signs from Springfield and Route 66. The museum features a number of notable signs including a 12' tall 1953 Neon Pepsi Bottle Cap, a sign that once identified the Train Depot where Lincoln gave his farewell speech, and a number of other vintage signs originating from memorable dining establishments & vintage brewing companies. After your tour of the museum take some time to shop at the Route 66 Sign Museum Store. Route 66 Motorheads Bar and Grill and Museum Motorheads is the coolest place to bring your family and friends for great food and unique atmosphere! Every aspect of their bar, restaurant, and museum was designed with car and racing enthusiasts in mind. Their historic Route 66 stop is home to a variety of motorcycle rallies, car shows, and much more throughout the year. You will have some free time to walk through the museum and entertainment complex. Lunch is included as well. Next you will head to Collinsville, IL and the World's Largest Catsup Bottle! Looming over Collinsville, this is an internationally known roadside attraction that stands proudly next to Route 159, just south of downtown Collinsville, Illinois. This unique 170 ft. tall water tower was built in 1949 by the W.E. Caldwell Company for the G.S. Supplier catsup bottling plant - bottlers of Brooks old original rich & tangy catsup. Murals of Missouri This morning you visit MO. One of 9 American Cities named after that Island country, it is known as the "Route 66 Mural City." There are 12 large outdoor murals depicting scenes from local and national history. These include images of Harry S. Truman, Amelia Earhart and Rotte Davis. Plus, you will see the Wagon Wheel Motel and the World's Largest Rocking Chair. Tonight dinner is included at a local restaurant. Tonight you will be staying at the Hampton Inn in Rolla, MO.

 Tuesday. April 28 

This morning you will visit the Route 66 Car Museum in Springfield, MO. This museum is filled with classic and one-of-a-kind cars that span !story. You'll find cars that have been a part of American Pop Culture and automobiles driven by historical figures. There are also famous vehicles that have starred in blockbusters like Batman, Grapes of Wrath and Back to the Future. "Cruisin' into Joplin" & "The American Ribbon" Arriving in Joplin, MO you will see another Route 66 Mural Park. There are two large tile murals: "Cruisin' into Joplin" and "The American Ribbon." Plus, a mock 1964 Red Corvette that makes a whimsical backdrop for selfies.

When you arrive in Branson, you will check into your hotel for the next two nights. Dinner at Thousand Hills Resort Hotel. Tonight dinner is included at the resort before you head to your first show in Branson. Haygoods Show The Haygoods bring the house down night after night with incredibly tight harmonies, innovative, energetic choreography, incredible special effects and amazing performances on over 20 different instruments! With over 6 million people taking part in the Haygood experience, you'd better believe that there's more to this group than buzz!! They've got the goods, pure and simple.

Wednesday. April 29 

After breakfast at the hotel,you will enjoy The Doug Gabriel Show. The show is a tradition of Branson entertainment and is visited by fans year after year. Winner of numerous awards including, 'Branson's Best Male Vocalist,' Doug Gabriel is sure to win over an audience with great singing, humorous skits, and incredible guitar picking on his one of a kind 'Mufftar, a guitar made from a 1969 Thunderbird muffler. Doug is an amazing instrumentalist and charismatic entertainer that will make guests fall in love with this show.After lunch on your own you will visit the Titanic Museum Attraction. You will be swept up in the excitement, wonder and consequences of the Titanic story. See over 400 artifacts and treasures on two decks, walk the Grand Staircase, hear actual survival stories, touch an iceberg and much more. Enjoy an evening performance of SIX, a contemporary vocal band on power-mode, featuring six real brothers, Barry, Kevin, Lynn, Jak, Owen and Curtis, who take musical entertainment to a whole new level. Critically acclaimed and dubbed as "an orchestra of human voices" and "masters of showmanship", these multi-talented brothers sound like a band using only their mouths. These pioneers of a cappella are six of ten Knudsen brothers who have been singing contemporary a cappella with incredible beatbox vocals and harmonizing since they were children, over 40 years in total. Dinner is included.

Thursday. April 30 

NEW JERSEY NIGHTS - A true celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. This show takes the audience on a nostalgic musical journeythrough the career of one of the biggest selling groups of all time. From the backstreet studio in New Jersey where it all began to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this vibrant production includes all of The Four Seasons greatest hits, Including, "Sherry", "Rag Doll", "Big Girls Don't Cry", "Walk Like A Man" and so much more. This is one you don't want to miss! Free Time at Branson Landing After your show, enjoy free time at Branson Landing located on the waterfront of beautiful Lake Taneycomo in downtown Branson. With over 100 shops and entertainment options. Enjoy lunch on your own. This evening you will be staying overnight at the Drury Inn next to the St. Louis airport.

Friday. May 1 

After breakfast you will be transferred to the St. Louis Airport where you will depart for home. 

Please note: Itinerary times are approximate and subject to change. Menu is subject to change

Package Price Includes: Route 66 Attractions * Route 66 "Begin" Sign in Chicago Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame * Paul Bunyan Hot Dog Statue * World's Largest Covered Wagon Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience *Ace Sign Company Route 66 Motorheads Bar & Grill Museum * World's Largest Catsup Bottle * Route 66 Murals Wagon Wheel Motel * World's Largest Rocking Chair Route 66 Car Museum *"Cruisin' into Joplin" and "The American Ribbon" Murals Branson Shows and Attractions * The Haygoods Show *Doug Gabriel Show *Titanic Museum * The Six Show * New Jersey Nights Show *Shopping at Branson Landing Round-Trip Airfare *Motorcoach Transportation Six Nights of Lodging * Six Hotel Breakfasts One Lunch *Four Dinners * All Taxes and Tips on above services * Hotel Luggage Handling (one bag per person)

$2,395 pp double, $2,870 pp single