Day 2 — Loop through Royal Deeside past Balmoral and up over Cairn O'Mount. Fast, flowing and quiet midweek.
Fuel at Ballater — gaps after that.
St. Louis, Missouri
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Parking
limitedSignature Dish
Exceptional steaks
Must Try
After the day we'd just had, it felt well deserved. The steaks were exceptional and washed down with a couple of excellent glasses of Malbec — probably the best meal of the trip so far.
Order the steak and a glass of Malbec — after a day of spills, the Mississippi and the Chain of Rocks Bridge, it's exactly the finish you want.
St. Louis, Missouri
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Madison, IL, Illinois
The original Route 66 crossing of the Mississippi — in the early days of Route 66 this was the only way across. Thanks to EagleRider's permit we rode out onto the bridge and parked the Harleys mid-span, taking in the views across the river towards St Louis.
Parking: Good
Daylight hours
Nearby food
St Louis restaurants
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St Louis hotels
Springfield, IL, Illinois
Abraham Lincoln's resting place in his hometown. Outside stands a bronze bust of Lincoln — tradition says rubbing his nose brings good luck, and judging by the shine, millions before us had the same idea. Steve had led Route 66 tours for 16 seasons but had never been.
Parking: Good
Grounds open daily
Nearby food
Carlinville courthouse square (later stop)
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St Louis hotels
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