The Old Trails Garage in Kingman, Arizona has stood in this location since 1915. It was built by J.W. Thompson for M.G. Wagner who originally had operated the business on South Front Street (now Topeka Street). Prior to the expanse of Route 66, Old Trails Garage sat on National Old Trails Road and provided service …
Want to step into history, learn more about Route 66, see a cool car, drive through a roadside attraction, and pick up a souvenir all in our place? The Powerhouse Visitor Center & Route 66 Museum in Kingman, Arizona has all that and more. You won’t want to leave this spot off your Route 66 …
Around 50,000 years ago a meteorite came barreling through the air and crashed into Earth, hitting an area that is now part of Arizona. Around 100 years ago, Route 66, a famous road that connected Chicago to Los Angeles, was born. And, today, visitors can travel what is left of that famous road and visit …
Imagine a land where ancient trees stand tall, not as vibrant giants reaching for the sun, but as silent sentinels of stone, their once-living forms immortalized in colorful minerals. This is the magic of Petrified Forest National Park, a breathtaking expanse in northeastern Arizona where time has woven a tapestry of stunning geologic wonders and …
Most famous Route 66 motels are known for their drive-up motor-court designs and bright neon signs. But there’s one accommodation that shines brightly onto The Mother Road with its exemplary decor, flawless hospitality, and deep historic roots: La Posada Hotel in Winslow, Arizona. La Posada Hotel stands as a testament to a bygone era of …
Williams, Arizona is known as the Gateway to the Grand Canyon. It’s an important hub where Route 66 road trippers, Grand Canyon vacationers, and Kaibab National Forest visitors converge. As such, the Williams Visitor Center is a must-stop for anyone who wants more information on the area, needs help planning their adventure, or just needs …
Geronimo Trading Post in Joseph City, Arizona has been open since 1974. The business attracts Route 66 travelers and I-40 road trippers with a series of roadside billboards advertising it’s wares and unusual on-site attraction: the World’s Largest Petrified Tree. Inside Geronimo Trading Post you’ll find Route 66 souvenirs alongside local crafts and other unique …
Let’s Eat! Miz Zip’s in Flagstaff, Arizona has been feeding hungry Route 66 travelers since 1952. This popular Route 66 diner has a solid menu of burgers, hot and cold sandwiches, and entrees like chicken fried steak and enchiladas.They also serve breakfast favorites such as pancakes, waffles, omelets, and huevos rancheros. I went for my …
You might plan to HEAD to the Antares Point Visitor Center in Kingman, Arizona to see their most famous site: Giganticus Headicus (the big green tiki head on Route 66). But there is more to see here than just that. One of the other big attractions at this Route 66 gift shop is the Guardian …
Looking for a grand place to stay on a Grand Canyon road trip? The Grand Canyon Inn in Williams, Arizona is located only about 20 minutes from the Grand Canyon’s south entrance, making it a convenient place to spend the night before or after visiting the National Park. Grand Canyon Inn is part of a …
Enjoy fun games and challenges to pass the time on your next road trip and have a keepsake to look back on for years to come with this entertaining must-have for your next vacation.
The road trip you’ve been dreaming of starts here! Journal about your stops and get to know your fellow passengers with activities and exercises designed to pass the time and bring you closer together. Instead of “Are we there yet?” you’ll find yourself asking, “We’re there already?”. Complete with prompts you can turn to while driving between locations, this journal will one day be a memento of your life-changing trip.
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