Don’t expect luxury, just an authentic experience from days gone by, and a big classic neon sign to welcome you (92).ĭon’t miss: Visit Angel Delgadillo in his old barbershop, now the Route 66 Gift Shop and Visitor Center. Stay in Seligman: Supai Motel offers clean comfortable rooms with retro charm. Just don’t leave without sampling the luscious carrot cake (92, ).
Or try the hearty international fare at Westside Lilo’s Cafe. And don’t be surprised if you have a few laughs - Juan was famous for his gags (92). That’s how the Mother Road survives today, as Historic Route 66, on a state-by-state basis.Īngel Delgadillo: After 30 years, still the guardian angel of Route 66Įat in Seligman: Grab a burger or tacos at the Snow Cap Drive-In, opened by Juan Delgadillo, Angel’s brother, and still run by the family. That provided the blueprint for all other states to follow. They successfully lobbied the state to designate Route 66 as a historic highway. Just a couple of years later, local business owners led by town barber Angel Delgadillo formed the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona - the first of its kind. View Gallery: Angel of Route 66: Angel Delgadillo of Seligman, Arizona Stay in Williams: The Lodge on Route 66 is a beautifully rehabilitated motel that features wood and travertine flooring, solid wood furniture and plush bedding, with a Southwestern flavor (87, ). Don’t forget to sample the impressive wine list (92, ). Red Raven offers casual fine dining with an emphasis on freshness. Today, Williams feels vibrant again with a blend of shops, eateries, motels and saloons strung along Route 66 beneath a shimmering canopy of neon signs.Įat in Williams: Pine Country Restaurant is known for down-home cooking and delicious, artistic pies cleverly displayed near the door so you’re tempted soon as you walk in (92, ). That helped Williams hold on until the Mother Road revival. When things were looking dark, the Grand Canyon Railway started running in 1989. On Oct. 13, 1984, after a court battle, Williams became the last Route 66 town bypassed by the interstate.
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It serves fresh ground chuck burgers, sandwiches and a full slate of appetizers (92, ). A casual taproom, Relic Road Brewing Co., brings a welcome pub atmosphere to Winslow.
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Large picture windows offer splendid views of the grounds and train tracks (92, ).
Such a fine sight to see.Įat in Winslow: The Turquoise Room in La Posada Hotel dishes up world-class cuisine, often using Native and nearby ingredients. More than 100,000 a year seek out this musical tableau. A big mural filled in other elements - town name, a girl in the flatbed Ford - and now people come from all over the world to stand on a corner in Winslow, Arizona. The city created a park with a bronze sculpture of a troubadour anchoring a street corner. But when Winslow popped up in the 1972 Eagles song “Take It Easy,” it got a chance to reclaim a small portion of prosperity. When Interstate 40 drained the flow of traffic, the city fell on hard times. Travelers once streamed through Winslow in such great numbers that Route 66 had to be divided into separate one-way streets to handle them. Route 66 would shape the development of Arizona communities for decades.ĭriving from east to west, here are five Arizona cities to explore along Route 66.ĭownright weird: 10 of Arizona's most unusual roadside attractions Winslow: Standing on the corner Services like gas stations, garages, diners, motor courts and roadside attractions sprang up. Most were small railroad stops, but the coming of the Mother Road encouraged expansion as they built commercial districts along the busy boulevard.įreed from the confines and schedule of a train, travelers made their own choices.
Route 66 certainly proved to be a boon for Arizona towns. It became known as “America’s Main Street.” The road was designed with two primary purposes - to increase the flow of commerce from east to west, and to serve as an economic engine for small towns along the way. 66 opened for business stretching from Chicago to Los Angeles. Historic Route 66 is about to turn 95 years old. Watch Video: 10 places you need to see when driving Route 66
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