ROUTE 66 USA...ARIZONA

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ARIZONA has the longest stretch of Route 66 still in use today. Cities that line this historic road are as rich in history and tradition as the road itself. Keep in mind that Route 66 is more than just another road. It's a time line in our nation's history.

FLAGSTAFF, the highest point on Route 66, was established in 1876.

WILLIAMS (I-40 exit 168) is the Gateway to the Grand Canyon headquarters for the Grand Canyon Railroad. It has many motels, restaurants and antique shops. Williams was the last Route 66 town to be by-passed by I-40. (October 13, 1984)

HOME OF: The Route 66 place, Twisters Soda Fountain.

ASHFORK Established 1883, Flagstone capitol of the World. The original town burned down in 1893 and the present town was then begun on the other side of the tracks at its present location.

HOME OF: Roy's Ashfork Mobil, Route 66 Gift Shop... (520-637-2308)

SELIGMAN First known as Prescott Junction, Elevation, 5,250 feet is the beginning of the original 165-mile stretch of Historic Route 66 to Topock and is rich in scenic and historic value. It is also the "Birthplace of Historic Route 66." One of the few remaining A.T. & S.F. railroad stations and Harvey House structures still stand in Seligman.

HOME OF: I-40 Chevron Gift Shop, Picacho Indian Arts, Snocap Drive-in, Angel's Barber Shop, Comfort Lodge, Copper Card Restaurant, Route 66 Motel, Lilo's Cafe, Highway 66 Exxon, Route 66 Roadhouse Cafe, Route 66 Automotive, and Historic Route 66 General Store.

GRAND CANYON CAVERNS offers an enchanting tour of this natural wonder that began to form over 300 million years ago and was discovered in 1927. You'll ride 21 stories down by elevator to a tour on lighted and paved pathways. Restaurant, gift shop and motel accommodations are available. Tours are given seven days a week.

HOME OF: GRAND CANYON CAVERNS TOURS & GRAND CANYON
CAVERNS MOTEL (520) 422-3223

PEACH SPRINGS, Elevation 4,800 feet is the home of the Hualapai Indians. It was at one time a western terminal of the Santa Fe Railroad, with a roundhouse, shops, a Harvey Restaurant and a stagecoach line. Near the intersection of Route 66 and Diamond Creek Road is the River Trip office. Diamond Creek Road leads to the Colorado River at the west rim of the Grand Canyon. This is the only known existing road leading to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

TRUXTON, began in October 1951, when Donald Dilts opened the Truxton Cafe and service station. The Truxton Valley is encircled by colorful and scenic terrain. Truxton's business community is centered along Route 66. HOME OF: include a motel, service station, tavern, and cafe.

HOME OF: FRONTIER MOTEL AND CAFE (520) 769-2238

VALENTINE was established in 1898. In May of 1900, 660 acres of land were set aside and a Indian school was built. The school opened in 1917 and was closed in 1937. It was re-opened sometime later and was used until 1969. Beyond the railroad tracks are the remains of "The Red Schoolhouse."

HACKBERRY is across from Truxton Wash. A portion of the Old Trails Highway goes through the settlement. Built in 1917, Hackberry Elementary School, painted red and white, can be seen at the eastern edge of town. The Hackberry General Store is now home of the new Visitor Center.

HOME OF: Old Route 66 General Store and Visitor Center.

KINGMAN is a major stop for travelers on Route 66 and I-40. The old downtown area of Route 66 has not changed much over the years. A brief tour of Andy Devine Avenue and Beale Street will give you a glimpse into the past, including the Old Court House, historic Bonelli House and historic Beale Hotel.

HOME OF: MR D's Restaurant, Billy's Exxon Gas

OATMAN at an elevation of 2,700 feet, was once the last stop in Arizona before entering the dreaded Mojave Desert in California. Route 66 runs down Main Street in Oatman, the wild burrows wander down Main Street posing for pictures. You'll get a flavor of the "Old West" when you watch a "gunfight" on Main Street performed by the Oatman Gunfighters.

TOPOCK is the end of Arizona Route 66 at I-40 where you will see the Old Route 66 River Bridge which now supports a pipeline. It is said that when weary migrants reached this point and first sighted the river, they were ecstatic. The road from Oatman to Topock, passing through Golden Shores, has now been resurfaced.

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NOW YOU"LL SEE AMARILLO...GALLUP, NEW MEXICO...FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA..
DON'T FORGET WINONA...KINGMAN, BARSTOW, SAN BERNARDINO...
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WHEN YOU MAKE THAT CALIFORNIA TRIP
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