Arizona Highways
Outdoors Magazine - inspired by Arizona's unique outdoor experience, rich history, and diverse culture.

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Formally known as U.S. Highway 66, (AKA Route 66) this highway was the first all-weather road linking Chicago to Los Angeles, receiving its official designation on November 11, 1926. Even today it is the shortest year-round route between the two cities, covering 2,300 miles. This highway has been often romanticized in both print and film over the many years since. At the time it was the 20th century motoring analogue to the horse trails of the 19th century.

With the arrival of the super-highway, the originaly route 66 signs were removed. Since then many states have posted "Historic Route 66" signs to help you find the original trail.

Grand Canyon National Park
Most famous landmark in the world.

Petrified Forest National Park
Giant trees turned to stone and the Painted Desert.

Flagstaff
Home to Lowell Observatory and Museum of Northern Arizona.

Holbrook
Prominent railroad town next to Petrified Forest.

Winslow
Prominent railroad town near Meteor Crater.

Williams AZ
Town named after early mountain man Bill Williams. Today it is a resort town marking a major entrance to Grand Canyon National Park.

Peach Springs
Western Gateway to the Grand Canyon Canverns.

Grand Canyon Guided Tours
Our most Popular Grand Canyon Tour
Choose from one of many tour packages (Keyword Arizona):


Helicopter Tour - 45-minute flight from Las Vegas lands in the canyon bottom for a champagne picnic.
3-Day Sedona / Grand Canyon Tour - Combines backcountry jeep, rail and helicopter tours of the most prominent landmarks of the Sonoran Desert.
West Rim Tour - Combo helicopter ride to canyon bottom for river boat ride.
Northern Arizona Guided Coach Tour - Daylong bus trip visits Grand Canyon, Navajo Country, Sedona and scenic Oak Creek Canyon

Local Sedona Area Attractions:
Tour Jerome Arizona - historic copper mining town of the late 19th century.
Tour Montezuma Castle N.M. - national park preserving historic indian ruins and caverns
Tour Tuzigoot N.M. - national park preserving historic indian ruins
Tour Oak Creek Canyon - scenic drive on highway 89A leading to Sedona
Tour Camp Verde - historic army outpost of the early Arizona Territory
Tour Cottonwood Arizona - visit nearby Dead Horse Ranch and Verde River Nature Area

Flagstaff Area National Monuments:
These sites preserve many indian ruins and unique geological formations:
Walnut Canyon - Indian Ruins
Wupatki - Indian Ruins
Sunset Crater - Extinct Volcano

Barstow CA
Famous Mojave Desert roadstop, today look for the Route 66 Mother Road Road Museum. Other desert stopping points include Victorville and Needles

Amboy Crater
The Amboy Crater and Lava Field is an extinct North American cinder cone that lies California's Mojave Desert just sits 2.5 miles west of the town of Amboy on historic U.S. Highway 66.

Pasadena CA
Look for Colorado Blvd running thru the heart of Pasadena. Here Route 66 had the famous distinction as the official route of the Tournament of Roses Parade. The US-66 also traversed nearby Glendale, Arcadia, Monrovia and Azusa.

Santa Monica CA
Final endpoint for US-66 is the seaside town, located just west of Los Angeles.

California Resort Life
Exciting resort accommodations in beautiful California USA. Come see what's new.


Flagstaff Marriott Residence Inn
3440 North Country Club Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86004;
Location: Close to US-180 exit from I-40 Freeway;
The Residence Inn Flagstaff offers a comfortable home base, whether visiting the Canyon, historic Downtown Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University, Route 66 or the red rocks of nearby Sedona.

The beauty of Arizona starts at the doorstep of our Flagstaff hotel, which overlooks both an 18-hole golf course and the Coconino National Forest. Spend the day shopping, only minutes away from the Flagstaff Mall and Marketplace.

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Flagstaff Pony Soldier Inn
Best Western Vacation Resort
3030 East Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86004;
Location: Downtown Commercial District on Historic Route 66;
Stay at this all non-smoking Flagstaff hotel located off Interstate 40 on Historic Route 66 in Northern Arizona. Each spacious, well-appointed room at this Flagstaff hotel features free wireless Internet access and all the extras that make a big difference while traveling. Amenities include an enclosed heated pool and hot tub, cable TV with HBO.

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Winslow Econolodge
1706 N. Park Dr, Winslow, AZ 86047;
The Econo Lodge at I-40 is conveniently located off Interstate 40 near Homolovi Ruins State Park, Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument and Meteor Crater. The Grand Canyon National Park is 120 miles from the hotel. The Little Painted Desert, Hopi Indian villages and the Painted Desert are within 50 miles. Guests will enjoy amenities like free in-room coffee and tea, free local calls and the outdoor pool.

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