How to Experience Route 66 in Arizona: The Complete Guide to the Golden Road of the Black Mountains
Arizona is where Route 66 becomes legend. No other state on the 2,448-mile Mother Road offers such a combination of dramatic landscape, historic depth, and sheer variety of experience. The 401-mile Arizona corridor crosses four distinct geographic zones — the painted desert badlands of the northeast, the high ponderosa pine plateau around Flagstaff, the warm Mohave Desert grasslands through Seligman and Kingman, and the rugged volcanic Black Mountains between Kingman and the Colorado River — in a journey that shifts climate, scenery, and character completely every hundred miles.
Arizona is also home to two of the most important stories in Route 66’s post-decommissioning history. In Seligman in 1987, a barber named Angel Delgadillo and a small group of local advocates formed the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona and fought to have the Seligman-to-Kingman stretch officially designated “Historic Route 66” — the first such designation in the United States, sparking the national Route 66 revival that continues today. And in the late 1980s, the Lewis family in Holbrook quietly reopened the Wigwam Motel after a decade of closure, preserving one of the most irreplaceable architectural landmarks on the entire Mother Road.
This guide covers the full Arizona corridor from east to west: every major town, every essential landmark, the landscapes between them, the best itinerary approaches, and links to every detailed stop-level guide already on route66travelinfo.com for Arizona’s Mother Road. It also serves as the hub page for all Arizona Route 66 content on the site.
Arizona Route 66 at a Glance
| Arizona Route 66 — Quick Reference | |
| Total Distance | ~401 miles — east to west, Lupton (NM border) to Topock (CA border) |
| Entry Point (from New Mexico) | Lupton, AZ — entering west on I-40 from Gallup, NM |
| Exit Point (into California) | Topock, AZ — crossing the Colorado River into Needles, CA |
| Direction | East to west across three major geographic zones |
| Major Towns (east to west) | Lupton • Holbrook • Joseph City • Winslow • Flagstaff • Williams • Ash Fork • Seligman • Hackberry • Kingman • Oatman • Topock |
| Drive Time (straight through) | Approx. 5.5–6.5 hours non-stop; allow 3–5 days to stop properly |
| Best Season | March–May and September–November; altitude moderates eastern AZ; western AZ is extreme in summer |
| Essential Stops | Wigwam Motel (Holbrook), La Posada Hotel (Winslow), Flagstaff downtown, Williams, Seligman, Hackberry General Store, Powerhouse Visitor Center (Kingman), Cool Springs Station, Oatman |
| Key Characteristic | Longest uninterrupted stretch of original Route 66 alignment in America (Seligman to Topock via Oatman) |
| Preceding State | Route 66 in New Mexico — 400+ miles from Glenrio through Tucumcari, Albuquerque, Grants, and Gallup |
| Following State | Route 66 in California — ~314 miles from Needles through the Mojave to Santa Monica |
The History of Route 66 in Arizona: From Rough Trails to the Mother Road Revival
When Route 66 was officially commissioned on November 11, 1926, much of its Arizona alignment followed trails that had been in use for centuries — Pueblo trade routes, Spanish mission paths, the National Old Trails Road, and the alignment of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway that had crossed northern Arizona since the 1880s. Paving the route across Arizona’s varied terrain was slow work; the Arizona section was not fully paved until 1938, later than most states.
During the Dust Bowl years of the 1930s, Arizona Route 66 carried the same desperate westward migration traffic as every other state on the corridor — families from Oklahoma, Texas, and the plains packed into overloaded vehicles heading for California’s fields. Arizona towns like Holbrook, Winslow, and Flagstaff saw firsthand the human cost of the Dust Bowl, their diners and motor courts filling nightly with families who had lost everything. The World War II era brought military traffic and the Kingman Army Airfield to the corridor, cementing Route 66’s strategic importance.
The postwar boom was Arizona Route 66’s golden era: neon-lit motels, drive-in theaters, roadside diners, and tourist attractions multiplied along the corridor as American families headed west for adventure. Arizona’s extraordinary landscapes — the Petrified Forest, the Painted Desert, the Grand Canyon (accessible via Williams), and the Oatman mountain pass — made it one of the most compelling state segments on the route.
The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 set in motion the construction of Interstate 40 through Arizona, and the bypassing of individual Route 66 towns began in the late 1950s and accelerated through the 1960s and 1970s. The last Arizona segment of Route 66 to be formally bypassed was the Seligman-to-Kingman stretch in 1978 — which led directly to the pivotal moment in Route 66 history. In 1987, Angel Delgadillo, a barber in Seligman who had watched his town hollowed out by the bypass, led the formation of the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona. The association successfully lobbied for the Seligman-to-Kingman stretch to be officially designated “Historic Route 66” — the first such designation in the United States. That designation sparked the national Route 66 revival that ultimately saved Route 66 culture across all eight states.
Eastern Arizona: The Painted Desert, the Petrified Forest, and Holbrook
Route 66 enters Arizona from New Mexico through Lupton, a small community of trading posts and the first stop in the state for westbound travelers. The entry point sets the tone for what follows: red and orange sandstone cliffs, a Navajo Nation landscape of extraordinary color, and the faint outlines of the old highway running alongside the modern I-40.
East of Holbrook, the route passes adjacent to the Painted Desert — the multicolored badland formations of the Colorado Plateau whose layered bands of red, orange, purple, and white create one of the most visually arresting landscapes in North America. The Petrified Forest National Park at I-40 Exit 311 preserves 225-million-year-old petrified logs in the desert floor — ancient trees transformed to stone by volcanic ash and silica over geological time. The park is accessible from the Route 66 corridor and deserves at least a half day: its scenic drive, the Painted Desert Inn (a 1930s adobe building with strong Route 66 connections), and the Blue Mesa badlands trail are all exceptional.
Holbrook: Wigwam Motel and Route 66’s Painted Desert Gateway
The eastern corridor’s major stop is Holbrook — a town whose Route 66 identity is inseparable from two things: the Wigwam Motel and the Rainbow Rock Shop’s concrete dinosaurs. The Wigwam Motel at 811 W. Hopi Drive is one of the most perfectly preserved and most booked-in-advance stops on the entire Mother Road: 15 concrete teepee units arranged in a horseshoe, each standing 32 feet tall, built in 1950 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Chester Lewis’s 1950s Studebaker and a collection of vintage automobiles fill the lot, vintage hickory furniture remains in every room, and the neon sign is magnificently intact. This is a place you sleep in rather than simply photograph.
The full detailed guide is at route66travelinfo.com/wigwam-motel-holbrook-arizona-route-66/. For the broader Holbrook experience — Rainbow Rock Shop dinosaurs, downtown historic district, Joe & Aggie’s Café, and the Old West courthouse — see the Holbrook, Arizona Route 66 Travel Guide.
| Wigwam Motel Holbrook — Quick Facts | |
| Address | 811 W. Hopi Drive (Route 66), Holbrook, AZ 86025 |
| Built | 1950 • National Register of Historic Places (2002) |
| Units | 15 concrete teepee rooms • Book far in advance for spring/fall |
| Best For | Overnight stay, vintage car photography, Route 66 immersion |
| Nearby | Petrified Forest NP (20 miles east), Rainbow Rock Shop dinosaurs, Joe & Aggie’s Café |
| Full Guide | Wigwam Motel Holbrook guide on route66travelinfo.com |
Joseph City: Jackrabbit Trading Post and Route 66 Ruins
Between Holbrook and Winslow, the small community of Joseph City rewards travelers who slow down. The Jackrabbit Trading Post at 3386 US-66 has been welcoming travelers since 1949, famous for its “Here It Is” billboard and giant jackrabbit statue that has been a Route 66 photo stop for seven decades. The surrounding area has several photogenic Route 66-era ruins and the preserved original highway alignment. The full Joseph City, Arizona Route 66 guide covers every stop.
Winslow: Standin’ on the Corner and La Posada Hotel
No town on Arizona’s Route 66 corridor has two more individually iconic stops than Winslow — and they are separated by only a few blocks.
The Standin’ on the Corner Park at Second Street and Kinsley Avenue commemorates the Eagles lyric “standin’ on a corner in Winslow, Arizona” from their 1972 song “Take It Easy.” A bronze statue of a hitchhiker, a trompe-l’oeil mural of a girl in a flatbed Ford, and a classic Route 66 streetscape create one of the most photographed intersections on the entire Mother Road. It is free, open at all hours, and genuinely warm in the way that only a small Arizona town with a song written about it can be.
A few blocks away, La Posada Hotel is arguably the finest hotel on Route 66 in any state. Designed in 1930 by Mary Colter — the pioneering female architect responsible for the Grand Canyon’s Bright Angel Lodge and other Harvey House landmarks — La Posada was built as the last and grandest of the Fred Harvey Company’s railroad hotels on the Santa Fe line. Its Spanish hacienda architecture, lush gardens, museum-quality art collection, and the extraordinary Turquoise Room restaurant make it a destination in its own right. The active BNSF Railway line runs immediately adjacent; watching freight trains pass while sitting in the garden is one of Route 66 Arizona’s finest quiet pleasures. The full guide is at route66travelinfo.com/la-posada-hotel/.
Flagstaff: Route 66’s High-Country Capital
At 7,000 feet above sea level in the ponderosa pine forest of northern Arizona, Flagstaff is the largest city on Arizona’s Route 66 corridor and one of the most fully realized Route 66 urban experiences in the country. The highway runs through downtown along Historic Route 66 (formerly Santa Fe Avenue), a street lined with 1920s–1950s brick commercial buildings now home to breweries, restaurants, galleries, and independent shops. The downtown feels genuinely alive rather than preserved for tourism.
Flagstaff’s Route 66 highlights include the Museum Club at 3404 E. Route 66 — a 1931 log roadhouse and music venue built around five massive ponderosa trunks, now a beloved honky-tonk still hosting live music; the Lowell Observatory on Mars Hill, where Pluto was discovered in 1930; the historic downtown walking district with its concentration of original Route 66-era buildings; and the Galaxy Diner, a classic 1950s-style diner on the Route 66 alignment. For outdoor adventure, Flagstaff sits at the base of the San Francisco Peaks and within day-trip range of the Grand Canyon, Walnut Canyon National Monument, and Wupatki National Monument.
The complete Flagstaff Arizona Route 66 Travel Guide covers every Flagstaff stop in detail.
Williams: Gateway to the Grand Canyon
West of Flagstaff, Williams was the last Route 66 town to be bypassed by I-40 — holding out until October 13, 1984, more than a year after Route 66 was officially decommissioned. The town wore its distinction proudly and has parlayed it into a Route 66 identity that is genuine and lively: the main street is effectively intact, the Historic Route 66 alignment runs through the center of town under twin arched gateway signs, and the shops, restaurants, and motels along Route 66 cater knowingly and enthusiastically to road-trippers.
Williams’ signature stop is the Grand Canyon Railway — a scenic railroad that departs from the historic Williams depot and climbs to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The 2.5-hour train journey is one of the finest ways to experience the Grand Canyon without driving, and it turns Williams into a natural overnight base for Grand Canyon visitors. For travelers who want to add the Grand Canyon to their Route 66 itinerary, Williams is the logical stopping point — it is 60 miles south of the South Rim via Highway 64.
Ash Fork: The Sandstone Capital of the United States
Between Williams and Seligman, Ash Fork is a quiet but historically significant stop. Known as the “Flagstone Capital of the United States” for the sandstone quarries that became its primary industry after the railroad era, Ash Fork preserves a handful of genuine Route 66-era buildings and retains an atmosphere of authentic small-town Arizona. The Ash Fork Route 66 Museum and DeSoto’s Beauty and Barber Shop are the most-visited stops. The Ash Fork, Arizona Route 66 guide covers the town in full.
Seligman: The Birthplace of Historic Route 66
If one stop defines the story of Route 66’s survival and revival, it is Seligman — and the barber shop at 217 Route 66 where Angel Delgadillo still sometimes holds court. Seligman was bypassed by I-40 in 1978 and seemed destined for the same slow disappearance that took so many Route 66 towns. Instead, Delgadillo’s advocacy gave birth to the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona in 1987, the first official “Historic Route 66” designation in the country, and ultimately to the national Route 66 revival that created the tourism infrastructure Route 66 travelers rely on today.
Today Seligman embraces its identity with full commitment and genuine humor. Delgadillo’s Snow Cap Drive-In is a classic Route 66 diner and roadside attraction all in one — serving burgers, shakes, and the Snow Cap’s own brand of deadpan Western wit since 1953. The town’s streets are lined with vintage cars, colorful murals, kitschy shops, and the kind of cheerful, deliberate Route 66 nostalgia that only works when the underlying story is real. And here, it absolutely is. The full guide is at route66travelinfo.com/seligman-arizona/.
Hackberry: General Store and High Desert Atmosphere
West of Seligman, Hackberry is one of the most atmospheric small communities on the Arizona corridor — a former silver mining settlement that found its identity as a Route 66 service stop. The Hackberry General Store is the essential stop: a lovingly preserved and eccentrically curated collection of vintage gas pumps, Route 66 memorabilia, antique cars, and general store goods occupying an original 1930s building. The store is more feeling than business — a place where time stops, the desert wind is audible, and the Route 66 spirit is palpable without any of the theme-park artifice that can affect larger stops.
The surrounding area’s high desert landscape makes Hackberry a favorite photography destination for Route 66 travelers and travel photographers — the vintage pumps against the open Arizona sky, the worn wood of the general store façade, and the mountains in the distance create images that define Route 66 imagery. The full guide is at route66travelinfo.com/hackberry-arizona/.
Kingman: The Heart of Route 66 in Arizona
The largest city in western Arizona’s Route 66 corridor is Kingman — a place whose Route 66 identity is perfectly crystallized in the Powerhouse Visitor Center at 120 W. Andy Devine Avenue. Housed in a beautifully restored 1907 concrete powerhouse building, the complex contains the Arizona Route 66 Museum, the world’s first Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum, the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona gift shop, 16 Tesla Superchargers, and a knowledgeable staff. It is the most comprehensive Route 66 facility in Arizona and an ideal orientation stop for the western section of the state.
Kingman’s Route 66 downtown along Andy Devine Avenue — named for the character actor and Kingman native who played Jingles on TV’s The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok — is compact and rewarding. Mr. D’z Route 66 Diner directly across from the Powerhouse is a classic 1950s-style diner and a genuinely excellent breakfast or lunch stop. Locomotive Park and Steam Engine No. 3759 provide a classic railroad heritage photo opportunity steps away.
For travelers taking the Oatman route (highly recommended), Kingman is the last full-service city before the Black Mountains. The full guide is at route66travelinfo.com/powerhouse-visitor-center-kingman-arizona-route-66/.
| Powerhouse Visitor Center Kingman — Quick Facts | |
| Address | 120 W. Andy Devine Avenue (Route 66), Kingman, AZ 86401 |
| Hours | Daily 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Arizona Route 66 Museum last admission 4:00 PM) |
| Contains | Arizona Route 66 Museum • Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum • Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona gift shop • 16 Tesla Superchargers |
| Admission | Museum: modest fee; EV Museum: included; Visitor Center: free |
| Centennial Updates | New 3D map, interactive kiosks, and Centennial exhibits being added for 2026 |
| Full Guide | Powerhouse Visitor Center Kingman guide on route66travelinfo.com |
The Black Mountains: Cool Springs, Sitgreaves Pass, and Oatman
West of Kingman, Route 66 divides into two options. The modern I-40 alignment continues through Yucca and the flat desert to Topock. The original historic alignment turns south on Oatman Road and climbs into the Black Mountains through one of the most spectacular drives on the entire Mother Road. Take the Oatman route. Every time. Without question.
Cool Springs Station
Ten miles southwest of Kingman on Oatman Road, Cool Springs Station is a beautifully restored stone service station that was originally built in the mid-1920s as the last fuel stop before the mountain grades. The original building burned to the ground in 1966 and sat as ruins for 35 years until Route 66 enthusiast Ned Leuchtner purchased the property in 2001 and meticulously reconstructed it from historical photographs and original stonework. Today it operates as a museum and gift shop with panoramic Black Mountain views, restored vintage gas pumps, and Route 66 memorabilia. It is also a filming location — scenes from the 1991 film Universal Soldier were shot here. The full guide is at route66travelinfo.com/cool-springs-station-on-route-66/.
Sitgreaves Pass and the Drive to Oatman
Above Cool Springs, the road climbs to Sitgreaves Pass at 3,550 feet through a series of switchbacks and narrow two-lane curves that reward every moment of attention. The views from the pass — the Black Mountains on all sides, the Colorado River valley in the distance, the Mojave Desert beyond — are extraordinary. This is the longest continuous section of original Route 66 in America without an interstate alternative: from Seligman through Kingman and over the Black Mountains to Topock, the old two-lane road is the only way through.
Oatman: Wild Burros and Gold Rush History
Descending Sitgreaves Pass, Route 66 arrives in Oatman — a former gold-mining boomtown that has found a second life as one of Route 66’s most entertaining and genuinely peculiar stops. The town’s most famous residents are the wild burros — descendants of the pack animals used by gold miners a century ago — that roam freely through the streets, blocking traffic, demanding carrots from tourists, and generally running the town on their own schedule.
The Oatman Hotel at 181 Main Street is one of the most storied buildings on Route 66: a 1902 adobe hotel where Clark Gable and Carole Lombard spent their honeymoon in 1939 after their wedding in Kingman. The honeymoon suite is preserved, the walls are papered with thousands of dollar bills (the tradition is that travelers sign and staple them), and the bar is exactly what a century-old Arizona gold-rush hotel bar should look like. Daily Wild West gunfight reenactments on Main Street add an entertainingly theatrical layer. The full guide to Oatman and the hotel is at route66travelinfo.com/oatman-arizona/ and route66travelinfo.com/step-back-in-time-at-the-historic-oatman-hotel-on-route-66/.
Topock: The Colorado River Gateway
Route 66’s Arizona journey ends — or begins, westbound — at Topock, a quiet desert outpost on the Arizona bank of the Colorado River. The Old Trails Bridge — a stunning 1916 cantilever through-truss span that carried Route 66 traffic across the river until being replaced in 1947 — remains standing and visible from the riverbank, a steel monument to the engineering that made cross-country automobile travel possible. The adjacent Havasu National Wildlife Refuge adds natural beauty to a stop that is more atmospheric than action-packed. Full guide at route66travelinfo.com/topock-arizona/.
How to Drive Route 66 Through Arizona: Itinerary Suggestions
Arizona’s 401 miles offer more variety per mile than any other Route 66 state. Here are suggested approaches by available time.
| Days Available | Recommended Approach |
| Express (1 very long day) | Holbrook Wigwam Motel photo (30 min) → Joseph City Jackrabbit Trading Post (20 min) → Winslow: Standin’ on the Corner + La Posada lunch (90 min) → Flagstaff downtown drive-through (45 min) → Williams lunch alternative (30 min) → Seligman Delgadillo’s Snow Cap (45 min) → Hackberry General Store (30 min) → Kingman Powerhouse (60 min) → Oatman via Sitgreaves Pass (60 min drive + 45 min stop) → Topock bridge view (20 min). This is an extremely full day. |
| 2 Days (Minimum Recommended) | Day 1: Lupton → Holbrook (overnight Wigwam Motel — book months ahead) → Joseph City → Winslow (La Posada and Standin’ on the Corner). Day 2: Flagstaff full morning → Williams → Ash Fork → Seligman → Hackberry → Kingman Powerhouse → Oatman road and overnight. |
| 3 Days (Recommended) | Day 1: Petrified Forest NP + Painted Desert (3–4 hrs) → Holbrook overnight Wigwam. Day 2: Joseph City → Winslow La Posada (overnight). Day 3: Flagstaff full day → Williams Grand Canyon Railway option → Ash Fork → Seligman → Hackberry → Kingman overnight. Day 4: Oatman via Cool Springs and Sitgreaves Pass → Topock. |
| 4–5 Days (Full Immersion) | Add a full Grand Canyon day from Williams (overnight at Williams before the canyon). Drive every section of original alignment. Stay overnight in Oatman for an evening/morning without the tour bus crowds. Visit Walnut Canyon NM from Flagstaff. Add Meteor Crater from the Winslow area. Spend a full morning in Seligman visiting Angel Delgadillo in person. |
Best Time to Drive Route 66 in Arizona
Arizona’s Route 66 corridor spans three climate zones and an elevation range from 450 feet (Topock) to 7,000 feet (Flagstaff). Timing your visit requires knowing which sections matter most to you.
| Season | What to Expect |
| Spring (Mar–May) | Best overall season for the full corridor. Eastern AZ (Holbrook–Flagstaff) is mild and vivid with wildflowers in April. Western AZ (Kingman–Oatman) is warm and ideal before summer heat. Oatman’s Black Mountains are spectacular in spring light. Flagstaff can see late snow through April. |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | Complex. Flagstaff at 7,000 feet is comfortable (70–80°F) and lovely. Oatman and Topock are brutal (110–120°F); avoid midday driving through the Black Mountains in summer. Early morning drives from Kingman to Oatman are manageable but demanding. Arizona’s monsoon season (mid-July–September) brings dramatic afternoon thunderstorms and stunning light across the plateau. |
| Fall (Sep–Oct) | Second-best season overall. Temperatures drop to ideal levels across the corridor by October. Flagstaff’s aspens turn gold in late September–October — one of the great Route 66 seasonal experiences. Western AZ cools to comfortable driving temperatures. The light across the Painted Desert is extraordinary in fall. |
| Winter (Nov–Feb) | Flagstaff receives significant snow and I-40 mountain passes can close. Holbrook and Winslow are cold but manageable. Kingman and western AZ are mild and uncrowded — one of the better seasons for the western section. Oatman is cool and quiet in winter with dramatic Black Mountain light. Not recommended for a first-time full corridor drive. |
Arizona Route 66 and the 2026 Centennial
The Route 66 Centennial — 100 years since November 11, 1926 — gives Arizona particular pride. As the state where the Route 66 preservation movement was born, Arizona has a special stake in the centennial celebration. The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona and the communities along the corridor are planning events, enhancements, and commemorative programming throughout 2026. The Powerhouse Visitor Center in Kingman is adding new exhibits specifically for the Centennial year.
For travelers making their first full Route 66 drive in 2026, Arizona is the state that rewards the most time and the slowest pace. The variety is simply unmatched: geological spectacle, small-town charm, music history, Hollywood lore, Wild West authenticity, and the extraordinary drive over Sitgreaves Pass. Budget a minimum of three days; four or five is better.
The Route 66 complete travel guide on route66travelinfo.com covers Centennial planning resources for the full eight-state drive.
Arizona Route 66 Hub: All Stop Guides on route66travelinfo.com
This page serves as the hub for all Arizona Route 66 content on route66travelinfo.com. The following guides are currently live.
Route 66 in Arizona — State Overview — The existing state overview page covering history, key attractions, motels, and planning notes for the full Arizona corridor.
Holbrook, Arizona Route 66 Travel Guide — Full guide to Holbrook: Wigwam Motel, Rainbow Rock Shop dinosaurs, Petrified Forest, Joe & Aggie’s Café, and the historic downtown.
Wigwam Motel Holbrook — Sleep in a Teepee on Route 66 — Complete history and visitor guide for the iconic 1950 motel on the National Register of Historic Places.
A Route 66 Classic: The Wigwam Motel in Holbrook, Arizona — Companion article on the Wigwam Motel with booking tips and visiting advice.
Joseph City, Arizona: A Forgotten Treasure on Route 66 — Full guide to Joseph City: Jackrabbit Trading Post, Ella’s Frontier Trading Post ruins, and Route 66 history.
La Posada Hotel on Route 66 in Winslow, Arizona — Complete guide to La Posada: Mary Colter’s masterpiece, the Turquoise Room, train-watching, and Standin’ on the Corner nearby.
Flagstaff, Arizona Route 66 Travel Guide — Full guide to Flagstaff: Historic downtown, Museum Club, Lowell Observatory, Galaxy Diner, and mountain scenery.
Ash Fork, Arizona: A Historic Stop on Route 66 — Complete guide to Ash Fork: the sandstone capital, Route 66 Museum, and DeSoto’s Beauty and Barber Shop.
Seligman, Arizona: The Birthplace of Historic Route 66 — Full guide to Seligman: Angel Delgadillo, Delgadillo’s Snow Cap Drive-In, and the Route 66 preservation story.
Hackberry, Arizona: A Time Capsule on Route 66 — Complete guide to Hackberry: the Hackberry General Store, vintage pumps, and high desert atmosphere.
Powerhouse Visitor Center Kingman — Heart of Route 66 — Full guide to the Powerhouse: Arizona Route 66 Museum, EV Museum, and the best Route 66 visitor center in the state.
Cool Springs Station: Arizona’s Route 66 Desert Landmark Reborn — Complete guide to Cool Springs: the restoration story, Ned Leuchtner, and the Black Mountains setting.
Oatman, Arizona: Quirky Mining Town on Route 66 — Full guide to Oatman: wild burros, Wild West gunfights, historic buildings, and the Sitgreaves Pass drive.
The Historic Oatman Hotel on Route 66 — Complete guide to the Oatman Hotel: Clark Gable & Carole Lombard honeymoon, dollar-bill walls, and ghost stories.
Topock, Arizona: Gateway to the Old Trails Bridge — Guide to Topock: the 1916 Old Trails Bridge, Colorado River crossing, and the western gateway of Arizona Route 66.
More Route 66 Travel Resources
Route 66 Complete Travel Guide — The full 2,448-mile overview: every state, all must-see stops, planning tips, and 2026 Centennial information.
Route 66 in New Mexico — The preceding state — Tucumcari, Santa Rosa, Albuquerque, Grants, and Gallup.
Route 66 in California — The continuation west from Topock through Needles, the Mojave, and Los Angeles to Santa Monica.
Route 66 in Oklahoma — Oklahoma’s 400+ mile corridor — the state with the most original Route 66 miles.
Route 66 Associations — Directory of all state associations including the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona.
Savoring the Journey: Dining and Lodging Along Route 66 — The full guide to diners, motor courts, and vintage motels across all eight states of the Mother Road.
