ARIZONA’S STATE HIGHWAYS & SCENIC BYWAYS Scenic Route 162 MILES TAKING THE Windows down, music on. Vast desert landscapes and forested mountain terrain. In Arizona, our scenic byways and state highways lead to adventures of all kinds. Route 66, Seligman The Mother Road: Old Route 66 Celebrating its 100th birthday in 2026, U.S. Route 66 memorializes a romanticized time of wandering West. Follow the longest remaining drivable portion of the original route (spanning 2,400 miles total) for quirky roadside stops, historic motels and Americana museums. 5 66 7 6 4 3 2 1 1 historic railcars into Grand Canyon National Park . FLAGSTAFF Peek into the past with a guided architectural tour at Riordan Mansion State Historic Park in Flagstaff. When it was built in 1904, the duplex-style mansion designed by Charles Whittlesey — who also designed the El Tovar Hotel at the Grand Canyon — was a modern-day marvel. Today, it’s considered one of the finest examples of American Arts and Crafts-style architecture open to the public. 3 ASH FORK Make a quick trip to the donation-based Ash Fork Route 66 Museum , featuring vintage vehicles, tools, artifacts and a scale model of the luxurious Hotel Escalante, which was open from 1907 to 1951. A few minutes away is the historic Ash Fork Settlers Cemetery , where you can see the final resting place of early residents. as a historic highway. His plan worked, earning him the title of the “Guardian Angel of Route 66.” Stop by the colorful and quirky Angel & Vilma’s Original Route 66 Gift Shop , where you can see his original barber shop and pick up some souvenirs. the walls are plastered with license plates and Route 66 memorabilia) to grab a cold soda. 7 5 4 2 ROUTE 66 DIGITAL PASSPORT Plan a Route 66-centric road trip with this free digital passport and interactive map. Bonus: Check in to win prizes. 26 VISITARIZONA.COM KINGMAN OFFICE OF TOURISM WILLIAMS Just outside of Williams, pull over at Grand Canyon Deer Farm to explore a 10-acre property where you can see wallabies and llamas, kiss a camel, chat with an umbrella cockatoo and hand-feed deer. Then, continue into town for a bite to eat at the nostalgic Pine Country Restaurant , serving up comfort food favorites like patty melts, pot roast sandwiches and homemade pie. Stay overnight at the AAA Three-Diamond Grand Canyon Railway Hotel , and in the morning, hop aboard the Grand Canyon Railway for an unforgettable ride on SELIGMAN In 1978, when state transportation officials cut the ribbon on the brand-new stretch of Interstate 40 through Kingman (a faster, more direct route), they simultaneously cut off the traffic — and economic lifeblood — for roadside towns along the retired stretch of highway. That’s when local business owner Angel Delgadillo fought for the revival of the road and convinced officials to designate Route 66 PEACH SPRINGS For a lunchtime stop, fill up on classic American dishes at the Cavern Grotto at Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn , located 21 stories underground. Bring a jacket and walking shoes — your meal price includes a 45-minute tour in the cool, 56-degree cavern. HACKBERRY Vintage gas pumps, road signs and a collection of old cars will signal that you’ve made it to Hackberry General Store , a time capsule-meets-convenience-store just outside Hackberry. Head inside the ramshackle building (where 6 KINGMAN Spend some time in the city of Kingman, where you’ll find the Powerhouse Visitor Center . Originally the Desert Power & Water Co. Electric Power Plant in 1907, now this center is a hub for Route 66 history, housing the Arizona Route 66 Museum . At the Mohave Museum of History & Arts , immerse yourself in the stories of Arizona’s people throughout the centuries — American Indians, ranchers, railroaders, missionaries, soldiers and settlers — and their role in the evolution of the area. Before leaving town, scoot into a booth at Mr. D’z Route 66 Diner , a teal and pink Americana dreamscape serving up comforting classics like chicken-fried steak, burgers, floats and sundaes — best enjoyed while listening to the golden oldies.
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