Day 1 — Leave Aviemore and climb into the Cairngorms via the Snow Roads scenic route. Watch for deer on the open moors and take the Lecht Road carefully — it tightens fast.
Watch for deer at dusk on the Snow Roads.
Chicago, Illinois
565 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661
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Parking
limitedSignature Dish
Doughnut holes handed to every guest
Must Try
The legendary first-meal stop on Route 66 — a Chicago institution since 1923.
Get there early — the queue builds fast, but the doughnut holes make it bearable.
Springfield, Illinois
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Chicago, Illinois
The official start of Route 66 at Adams Street in downtown Chicago. The famous sign marks the beginning of the 2,448-mile journey to Santa Monica.
Nearby food
Lou Mitchell's diner
Nearby hotels
Downtown Chicago hotels
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