Photos of Geronimo Trading Post in Joseph City, Arizona
Know Before You Go
To make the most of your visit to Geronimo Trading Post in Joseph City, Arizona, here are some things to know before you go.
Where is Geronimo Trading Post located on Route 66?
Geronimo Trading Post sits just off I-40 and Historic Route 66 at 5372 Geronimo Rd, in Joseph City, Arizona, just outside of Holbrook.
It is located off of the I-40 Exit 280 (Geronimo Rd/Hunt Rd). From the ramp it’s only a quick hop to the trading post on the old-66 frontage road.
Is there parking?
Yes—there’s a dedicated lot right beside the trading post, and it’s set up for easy pull-in stops off the interstate
What are the hours of operation?
Posted hours are daily, 9:00 am–4:00 pm. Travelers report that the shop isn’t always open exactly on schedule, so treat the outdoor attractions as the sure bet and the indoor shopping as a bonus.
What’s the big, can’t-miss thing to see outside?
The headliner is what the trading post advertises as the “World’s Largest Petrified Tree”—an enormous, broken stump and huge chunks of petrified wood displayed right on the grounds.
What else is on the property besides petrified wood?
The parking-lot area has decorative teepees, big pottery, old wagons, and more petrified wood pieces scattered around for photos.
What souvenirs are available to buy inside?
Inside you’ll find Route 66 souvenirs plus local crafts, rocks/minerals, and the usual trading-post treasure hunt of postcards, trinkets, and road-trip mementos.
Where to Stay Near Geronimo Trading Post
Complete your travel itinerary and get a good night’s rest on your road trip with a stay at one of these Arizona hotels on Route 66.
Wigwam Motel
Have you slept in a Wigwam lately? Seven Wigwam Motels were built in the 1930s and 1940s. Today, only three remain, including two on Route 66. Each motel room in the Holbrook Wigwam Motel is in an individual building shaped like a teepee. Spend the night in this motel, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was the inspiration for Sally’s Cozy Cone Motel in the Pixar movie Cars.
La Posada Hotel
La Posada offers a four-star experience that can’t be beat. The 1930 hotel was created by architect Mary Colter, hotelier Fred Harvey and the Santa Fe Railway. It was the last great railway hotel built in America and the finest historic hotel on Route 66. Over the years it has served an impressive roster of celebrity guests, from James Cagney to Franklin D. Roosevelt to Amelia Earhart to John Wayne. Book a room and a reservation at The Turquoise Room, one of the finest restaurants in the southwest.
The Winslow
The Winslow is a contemporary hotel in the heart of Winslow. Enjoy rooms with air conditioning and flat screen TVs or the communal areas with pool tables, bocce balls, table tennis, darts, and a bar.
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Definitely a cool stop to see the World’s Largest Petrified Tree and do some Route 66 souvenir shopping!