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Explore Iconic Landmarks Along Arizona's Route 66


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ICONIC LANDMARKS ALONG ARIZONA'S ROUTE 66

Arizona has some of the most memorable icons of funky architecture, quality kitsch and robust Americana to be found on Route 66. Follow along as we take a trip from our border with New Mexico to the Colorado River.

Arizona is gifted with many of the most memorable icons of funky architecture, quality kitsch and robust Americana to be found on the entire 2000+ miles of blacktop constituting Route 66. These treasures are quintessential remnants of American automobile and pop culture, and stretch the boundaries of folk art in ways both bewildering and fanciful.



Travel Like a Tourist: Williams, Arizona

Play tourist in Williams — where Route 66 retro kitsch meets Grand Canyon grandeur.

You've heard the refrain: "Travel like a local." But what if you want to enjoy just being a tourist and experience a destination's most iconic draws and historic places? There's a reason these spots are famous, right?

In Williams—"gateway to the Grand Canyon" and a Route 66 stopover—you'll find a mountain town rife with tourist delights.



7 Places to Enjoy Arizona's Dark Skies

Did you know Arizona has 19 International Dark Sky Places? Discover where to see stunning starry sights.

Clear skies, diverse landscapes and low humidity make Arizona a prime location for stargazing. Wondering where to go to see celestial wonders? Here are seven Arizona destinations that offer stunning starry sights, plus top tips from photographers for capturing the beauty of the evening sky.



Arizona's Best Sweets: Flagstaff

From Nutella bark to French crullers, Arizona has plenty of reasons to eat dessert first. Here are some of the best in Flagstaff.

"You have to have a French cruller at least once," says Master Pastry Chef Kat Biemann. "Once they have it, some guests don't ever switch to anything else."

Tourist Home All Day Café isn't strictly confined to confections, but it has cultivated a following impressive enough to earn lines out the door on weekends. Pastries are baked fresh daily, and the weekends feature special themes like pretzels, doughnuts and cinnamon rolls.


Arizona Kicks on Route 66 Paperback - $16.99 @ Amazon.com - Order Here

Arizona is home to the longest intact portion of Route 66, stretching 158 miles from west of Ash Fork to the California border. In words and pictures, Naylor and Lindahl explore the history and nostalgia surrounding the Mother Road, and the great swaths of Arizona that it passes through. They describe a wealth of spectacular and easy side trips that surround the highway. Arizona, the birthplace of Route 66, is where you can still get your kicks.








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