401 miles of Route 66 stretch through Arizona, making it one of the longest of the eight states on your Mother Road journey. Whether you’re driving between New Mexico and California or taking a detour from Las Vegas or the Grand Canyon, there are quintessential Arizona Route 66 attractions to see at every turn of the road.
You’ll find quirky roadside attractions, informative museums, vintage diners, historical landmarks, fun souvenir shops, and classic motels and hotels on this stretch of your road trip. You can even drive the Route’s longest uninterrupted stretch of original road that travels 158 miles from Ash Fork to the California border.
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Wild Burros in Oatman, Arizona
The gold mining ghost town of Oatman, Arizona is famous for its resident wild burros, who are said to outnumber the people in town. While the animals live in the hills, on any given day you might find dozens of the furry creatures coming into town, wandering the roads in search of a snack.
Meteor Crater in Winslow, Arizona
Meteor Crater in Winslow, Arizona, also known as Barringer Crater, is the world’s best-preserved meteorite impact site. Around 50,000 years ago an asteroid traveling 26,000 miles per hour jolted into the planet Earth with the energy of more than 20 million tons of TNT. This impact left behind a crater.
Must SeeTwin Arrows Trading Post Ruins in Flagstaff, Arizona
Route 66 was established in 1926, and it was decommissioned in 1985. Though the bustling two-lane highway once attracted heaps of visitors to the towns along the road, the emergence of Interstate 40 veered them away, leaving many of the once famous attractions that dotted the road in its wake. One such attraction is the Twin Arrows Trading Post Ruins in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Seligman Grocery Mural in Seligman, Arizona
Stopping in Seligman, Arizona on a Route 66 road trip is a must. And, while in town, stopping for photos with the green postcard-style Seligman Grocery Mural on Arizona Route 66 is a must too! The mural features a bright green background with postcard-style lettering spelling out the town’s name and classic Route 66 scenes inside each letter.
Must SeeDrive-Thru Route 66 Sign in Kingman, Arizona
Take a road trip selfie with you and your car at this Route 66 roadside attraction: the Route 66 Drive-Thru Shield in Kingman, Arizona. For many years a temporary drive-through shield was erected in Kingman for the town's annual Route 66 Fun Run. It was a popular stop for participants to get a commemorative photo.
Lost Along the Mother Road
Not every stop along Route 66 has stood the test of time. Over the decades, some Route 66 attractions have faded from the map, leaving behind ghost towns, relics, and memories of what once was. These sites may be gone, but they are not forgotten, living on through photos, memories, and the travelers who still seek their traces.
