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- Route 66: Section between Amboy, CA, and Kingman AZ<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Route 66: Section between Holbrook, AZ and Grants, NM<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Route 66 Ghost Town Oatman<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
To start organizing your trip, we recommend reading Route 66 planning and budget<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Must-Stops on Route 66 Arizona<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Kingman Az<\/h3>\n\n\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t In Kingman, you will find one of the museums on Route 66<\/a><\/strong> that you must visit. Unfortunately, it closes at five in the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Route 66 has played a historic role in the US. “It winds from Chicago to LA,” as the famous 1946 Bobby Troup song goes. Kingman in northwestern Arizona is one of the cities you will pass through on your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is one of the closest cities to the Grand Canyon<\/a><\/strong> and is a great place to visit, partly due to the mild climate it enjoys due to its elevation of 3,300 feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kingman is the capital of Mohave County, with a population of just under 30,000, developed in the late 1800s when the railroad arrived. In the following years, it became an important mining and livestock center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The history you cannot see in its streets is certainly available in its museums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kingman is a city where you can spend a whole day or more. There are many things to do and visit in Kingman, and you will likely feel a bit gloomy when it is time to go.<\/p>\n\n\n
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- Historic Route 66 Museum:<\/strong> The Arizona Route 66 Museum tells the story of this famous road and the transportation forms that have traveled it over the years. The Historic Powerhouse houses it and was a significant addition to Kingman’s attractions when it opened in 2001.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mohave Museum of History & Arts: The Daughters of Pioneers founded the Mohave Museum of History and Arts in 1961 in a room within the Chamber of Commerce. Six years later, it moved into a new building with its own parking lot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mojave Lake<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Kingman Railroad Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Kingman Visitor Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bonelli House<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Black Bridge Brewery<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tombstone detours to a very famous ghost town.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hualapai Mountain Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nHotels in Kingman<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHackberry AZ, Route 66<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What’s in Hackberry? Well, aside from some animals and desert. Hackberry is famous for the General Store, a classic on Route 66. You can stop for a coffee and take a souvenir photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hackberry General Store’s nickname is “Mother Lode of Mother Road Memorabilia.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hackberry is a small town in central Mojave County. In 1848, after defeating Mexico, the United States incorporated this territory as New Mexico, which later was divided, and a part became Arizona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In about 1870, silver was discovered, and the community began to grow. The mine is named Hackberry, after a tree that grew near the mine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the following decade, the railroad arrived, and the Hackberry mine stop was created. At the beginning of the 20th century, the mine resources were depleted, and it was closed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And it was not until 1926, with the layout of Route 66, that the town re-emerged with new businesses in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStarting in 1979, when I-40 came along, traffic on Route 66 decreased, causing many businesses to close. But the General Store survives and is a good place to stop and take a souvenir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we always say, do your shopping in the small shops to help conserve Route 66 and its businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From Kingman to Hackberry, it is 28.4 miles, approximately 35 minutes drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Related: Ghost Towns on Route 66<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Truxton, Will Rogers Highway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
From Hackberry and along the original Route 66, we headed to Truxton, almost a ghost town, home to about 100 souls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some businesses remain in Truxton, such as the Frontier Motel and caf\u00e9, a bar, the first caf\u00e9 where Truxton was founded, the old Cowgills Market, a gas station, and many abandoned buildings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most interesting thing about this small section is the Frontier Motel’s light and the sign that says you are on the Will Rogers Highway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00bfWhat? But we are not on Route 66? Yes, Route 66 is also known as the Will Rogers Highway for most of its length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Will Rogers (1879-1935), also known as the Cherokee Kid, was born in Oologah, Oklahoma. He was a comedian, actor, and current of social opinion closely related to Route 66. Its origins were Native American, at least in part. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was a tireless traveler, and I<\/strong> would tell you that he was one of the first travel bloggers! If you don’t believe me, study his biography. Logically there was no internet, but he published a column every week with his travels until he died traveling, of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Peach Springs & Grand Canyon Caverns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
With a setting that inspired the city of Radiator Springs in the Pixar Film Cars, and activities like cave exploration, whitewater rafting, and the famous Grand Canyon walkway, Peach Springs, on historic Route 66, you can’t miss it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Peach Springs is a small capital town of the Hualapai Nation, on Mojave County’s border, with two historical places you must visit and some other proposals I leave you here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Historic Peach Springs Trading Post<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- John Osterman Shell Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Grand Canyon National Park Detour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rafting in Diamond Creek<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Visit the Grand Canyon Cavern, the largest dry cave in the United States.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
TIP:<\/strong> Make a reservation at Cavern Grotto at Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn and take the elevator 21 floors underground. You will sit on a platform with great views of the surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to stay in Peach Springs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- You can spend the night in “The Cave Room,” in the Grand Canyon caverns. One of the 10 most unusual places in the world to spend the night. If you want to live a unique experience without a doubt, this is your opportunity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You can stay in Hotel Resort Hualapai Lodge<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Or at Hualapai Ranch and experience the Wild West.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grand Canyon National Park Detour<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
To the north is the Grand Canyon National Park. This is one of the places where you can detour to visit it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From Peach Springs to the Grand Canyon Skywalk (where the glass walkway) is 90 miles, about two hours of driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seligman AZ Best Things to Do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Seligman is one of those places on Route 66 that you have to visit no matter what.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its original name was “Prescott Junction,” after the train stop, but in 1886 it was renamed Seligman in honor of Jesse Seligman of J.W. Seligman Co, who helped finance the train in this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today Seligman is home to numerous gift shops, restaurants, and small motels that will take you back in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Must-Visit Places in Seligman<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Route 66 Motel,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Copper Cart Restaurant,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Angel Delgadillo’s Barber Shop<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Snow Cap Drive-In of Juan Delgadillo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Return to the 50\u2019s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Angel & Vilma in Seligman<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Angel Delgadillo was a hairdresser and barber for 50 years at Seligman and was one of the fundamental pillars to finding the Historic Route 66 association, receiving the John Steinbeck Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 1972, Angel Delgadillo put his hairdresser here to take advantage of the traffic that Route 66 brought. All was well until 1978 when I-40 bypassed Seligman and Route 66, and traffic began to slow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Along with his wife and other merchants in northwestern Arizona, he created the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona, the association of Arizona’s historic Route 66. And they fought for Route 66 to be officially designated as a “historic highway.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The association was located in Angel’s Barber Shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His work caused in 1987, Seligman was declared the Birthplace of Historic Route 66,<\/strong> And Angel is called the Guardian Angel of Route 66.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You definitely have to make a stop here, don’t you think?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Between Seligman and Kingman, you find 86 miles of the original old Route 66.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Seligman, the original Route 66 is dangerously close to I-40, but don’t worry, we can go on the original highway for a good part of the route, parallel to I-40. But after halfway between Seligman and Williams, it’s time to go on I-40.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPractical info about Seligman<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Distance Seligman to Flagstaff: 75.8 miles. Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes of driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Distance from Seligman to Kingman: 72.5 miles. Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes of driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hotels in Seligman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stay in Historic Route 66 Motel<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Restaurants in Seligman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some recommendations if you arrive in Seligman for lunch or dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Copper Cart Restaurant<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Roadkill Cafe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Ash Fork<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You can stop at the Route 66 Museum at Ash Fork. It works thanks to donations from visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here you will see vintage vehicles, different tools and artifacts, and a scale model of the Escalante luxury hotel, which was in operation between 1907 and 1951.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you like cemeteries, you can visit Ash Fork Settlers Cemetery, where the town’s first residents are buried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Williams AZ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In Williams, you will find a stretch of Route 66 with shops, restaurants, lodging, and cowboys in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Must-visit places<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Make a stop at the visitor center for a map and updated information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Walk along Route 66<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Take a walking route or a picnic in one of the seven lakes in the area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Visit the Grand Canyon on the historic “Grand Canyon Railway.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Have a beer at one of the local breweries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Where to eat in Williams?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
You have two typical Route 66 places to stop for lunch in Williams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first was the Rod’s Steak House<\/strong>, whose mascot (a cow) was used to design the light and the cards. It has been in operation since 1946.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is the Fray Marcos Hotel<\/strong>, one of the hotels that were part of the Harvey House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From Fray Marcos, they organize trips to the Grand Canyon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nHotels & Motels in Williams<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nBellemont<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bellemont is the highest town on all of Route 66, and it is approx. 2,200 meters high (7,130 feet) within the Coconino National Forest<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This region has been inhabited for more than 10,000 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is known for being the highest city on Route 66 (7130 feet high) and for the movie Easy Rider, where the Pine Breeze Inn comes out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Flagstaff AZ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Flagstaff is one of those places that takes you back in time and that you can easily imagine what life was like in other times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Along the stretch of Route 66 that passes through Flagstaff, you will see several historic hotels with their classic neon signs, its famous Museum Club, which went from being the home of a taxidermist to a club where you can listen to live music and dance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Route 66 Attractions in Flagstaff<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Walk across the historic downtown<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Weatherford Hotel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Downtowner Motel, Motel Sierra Vista, and Dubeau Motel Inn<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Spur Motel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- L Motel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lane Motel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Granny\u2019s Closet \u2013 Lumberjack diner (close right now) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Western Hills Motel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Motel 66<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Geronimo Motel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- El Pueblo Motor Court<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dean Eldredge Museum (Museum Club)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tip: If you want a good photo of Route 66, go to the Amtrak train station in downtown Flagstaff and take a photo with the mural.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nMore Ideas for your visit to Flagstaff<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Visit the \u201cMother Road Brewing Company\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stamp your Route 66 passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Take a photo (or more) of the Western Hills Motel neon sign.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Route 66 Mural on Phoenix Avenue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you want to do outdoor activities, you are in luck after visiting the typical places of Route 66. In and around Flagstaff, you have a lot to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Coconino National Forest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Elden Pueblo Ruins<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Red Rocks State Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wupatki National Monument<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sunset Crater National Monument<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\nWhere to stay in Flagstaff?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Winona AZ \u201cDon\u2019t forget Winona\u2026\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Winona is one of the towns mentioned in the song “Get Your Kicks on Route 66”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of its icons was the Trading Post, which is currently closed, but you can see it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And you also have to visit the 1924 bridge, called the historic Walnut Creek Route 66 bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trading Posts & Twin Arrows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Twin Arrows is a small town where we will find the Twin Arrows Trading Post, a combination of Caf\u00e9, Trading Post, and gas station distinguished by having two giant arrows stuck in the ground. At present, it is abandoned, and the state of the arrows is a bit sad. (My pic is a little old…)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat is a Trading Post?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It is a “point of exchange.” They were basically points in the American West where trade took place and served as meeting and news exchange points. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They were the only stores the colonists had at that time, and therefore, they were key points from East to West.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember that gasoline is much cheaper in the Indian reserves, so take advantage and load gasoline!<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nTwo Guns, an Abandoned Town Since 1971<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
During the golden age of Route 66, Two Guns was a very popular trading post. But since 1971, it has been abandoned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It can be reached very easily from the interstate. And here, you will find many abandoned buildings and stories of betrayal and murder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Route 66: Section between Holbrook, AZ and Grants, NM<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
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