Route 66 Arizona
Route 66 in Arizona
(source National Park Service)
Miles: 350 (approx.)
"For centuries, travelers and explorers have been following the 35th parallel through Arizona. From prehistoric trails to Beale’s Wagon Road, the railroad, the National Old Trails Road, and Route 66, the 35th parallel through Arizona has been a favored route for its mild climate and relatively level terrain. Passing through numerous tribal communities and railroad towns, it is also a route of stunning natural attractions such as the Meteor Crater, Petrified Forest, painted deserts, pine forests, and the Grand Canyon. Curio shops and exotic animal farms once flourished along the corridor during the Route 66 years.
Preservation
After the last segment of Route 66 in the nation was bypassed by the interstate in Williams, Arizona in 1984, a grassroots effort rallied to form the Arizona Route 66 Association to preserve and commemorate the route. By 1994 Arizona Route 66 was designated an Arizona Scenic Byway, and by 2009, it became an All American Road. The Bureau of Land Management also designated the 42-mile section of Route 66 through their lands between Kingman and Topock as a Backcountry Byway.
The National Park Service Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program has also worked with more than 20 cost-share grant partners to assist properties including the Wigwam Motel and Joe and Aggie’s in Holbrook; the Hualapai Fueling Station in Peach Springs; and the Frontier Motel in Truxton." National Park Service
Hot Rods and Classic Cars travel Route 66 in Arizona
Route 66—Seligman, AZ Commercial Historic District
- Photo of the Canyon Lodge in the heart of the Historic District Seligman, Arizona on Route 66 Arizona
Seligman was on the original U.S. Route 66 from 1926 through 1978, when Interstate 40 bypassed it a few miles south. Seligman experienced its real heyday after World War II, when returning veterans and other motorists hit the road and made the Southwest a popular tourist destination. The Seligman Commercial Historic District is roughly bounded by 1st and Lamport Streets. and Picacho and Railroad Aves. It was added to National Register of Historic Places on February 1, 2005, reference #04000511. The Seligman Commercial Historic District protects the historical central area's early 20th century commercial buildings along Historic Route 66, a revived popular tourist destination. Historic district contributing properties include the Pitts General Merchandise Store and the U.S. Post Office from 1903, the Pioneer Hall and Theatre and the Seligman Garage from 1905, and the Seligman Pool Hall from 1923.
In 1987 Seligman gained its name "Birthplace of Historic Route 66" due to the efforts of Seligman residents, who convinced the State of Arizona to dedicate Route 66 a historic highway. Seligman is the first stop heading west on the longest uninterrupted stretch of historic Route 66, running around 160 miles (260 km) to Topock on the east side of the Colorado River. Pictured are some of the contributing structures in the Seligman Commercial Historic District and the historic Route 66. Also, pictured are some of the historical structures outside of the Seligman Commercial Historic District zone, some of which are individually listed in the National Register of Historic places.
The Seligman Chamber of Commerce - Mission: Promote commercial enterprise, strengthen the community, advance education and promote tourism.
Western Route 66 Experience
Tours
Historic Route 66 Lodging
Bull Riding
The Grand Canyon Caverns is located along Route 66 Arizona. The Grand Canyon Caverns is on Arizona Route 66 and just 30 minutes from Seligman AZ
Bull Riding
Historic Route 66 Lodging
Bull Riding
Bull Riding, Live Music, Hot Food, all in one place, along with so much more. Join the fun in New River, Arizona. A short side trip off Route 66 Arizona
Historic Route 66 Lodging
Historic Route 66 Lodging
Located in the heart of Seligman Historic District. Route 66 theme rooms. Enjoy the view from the balcony lounge that overlooks many historic buildings. Canyon Lodge Route 66
Arizona Fun Run
The Historic Route 66 Fun Run is a 3 day car show. Over 900 cars travel from Seligman AZ to Topock. AZ. Classics, customs and unique automobiles.
Motorcycles on Route 66
Motorcycles on Route 66
Many groups travel 2,488 miles on Route 66 Arizona. Buddy Stubbs motorcycles is a starting point for many groups in Arizona.
RV Headquarters on 66
Motorcycles on Route 66
Step back in time with COME BACK BUDDY
specializing in 50's Rock-N-Roll, providing great entertainment for dancing and fun...
Route 66 Real Estate
Barrett-Jackson Arizona
From Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, Arizona
Barrett-Jackson is the auction that every car aficionado dreams of and the auction where their dreams can come true. You can never underestimate the opportunities that can present themselves -- unbelievable bargains for those with limited budgets and unique treasures that the rich and famous yearn to own and add to their collections. There's a vehicle for everyone at this extraordinary auction. Barrett-Jackson -- an auction for everyone!
" For nearly 50 years, enthusiasts from all over the world have flocked to the Barrett-Jackson collector car auctions, named America’s No. 1 Attraction for Car Lovers in the 2019 USA Today Readers’ Choice Contest. Widely regarded as a barometer of the collector car industry, the auctions have evolved over the years into world-class automotive lifestyle events where thousands of the world’s most sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles cross the block in front of a global audience ‒ in person and on live national and international television. Barrett-Jackson produces The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions® in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; Mohegan Sun in Connecticut and Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to the millions watching the events via live worldwide television coverage on Discovery Channel and MotorTrend, over 500,000 people are in attendance at all four auctions, looking to witness auction action at its best, capture the car of their dreams, mingle with celebrities, experience adrenaline-pumping thrill rides in the latest vehicles from America’s top automakers – or shop in the vast Exhibitor Marketplace." Ready for a Route 66 Arizona trip?