Well .. on Saturday June 25th, Trevor and I are scheduled to leave for Chicago.  I am hoping to make it in three driving days.  That’s 2100+ miles in three days.  First stop will be Evanston, Wyoming.  That’s the longest drive, some 800 miles.

Why the rush?  Well .. there is a reason.  There is an event in Chicago that starts 10 days before the 4th of July.  It’s called Taste of Chicago.  This event is in Grant Park, which is the historic beginning of Route 66.

So, my plan is to get to the Chicago area around the 28th so that we can enjoy some of the sights in Chicago and then begin our journey on Route 66, probably on Sunday, July 3.

There is a lot to see in Chicago, the Willits Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower), Museum of Science and Industry (one of my personal favorites in Chicago), and a whole lot more.

So, you see, it’s not just going to be a food fest, as there is much more to enjoy.

Feel free to give suggestions as to what we can see in Chicago, Route 66, or even between California and Chicago on Interstate 80.