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Flagstaff-Route 66
Formerly the only road west, Route 66 is now more of a memory than a journey, but the route will always remain the most revered two lane road in America. Route 66 gained historical status in 1988 and since then its popularity has skyrocketed as its importance to America's western development is more widely recognized.

In Arizona, where you can vacation any season of the year, the stretch of the original "Mother Road" might be the most picturesque along the entire Route 66. From the lush, green forests and historic buildings to the 50,000 year old meteor crater, northern Arizona's piece of Route 66 is packed full of nostalgic, natural and cultural experiences.

Some visitors, believing the "Mother Road" should be done slowly, taking time to savor the sites and sounds, set aside months to drive the entire length. View highlights and photos of a short, three day exploration around Flagstaff, Arizona - enjoy as we did.

day 1 - Phoenix to Flagstaff Under clear blue skies Open Road Tours shuttled us from the Sonoran Desert floor up into the higher, cooler Pinon Pine forests and Flagstaff, where we began our leisurely journey back into time on famous Route 66. Photos

Traveled west at an elevation of about 6,700 feet, for about 25 miles along Historic Route 66 to visit Williams. The town, population almost 3000, made famous by the Bill Williams Mountain Men and Buckskinners, maintains its western heritage while celebrating its Route 66 history. Most buildings were constructed in the early 1900_s and are being carefully preserved. The town's past history comes to life in bits and pieces through the signage still visible around town. Photos

Williams is the headquarters of the Kaibab National Forest, has 7 lakes & reservoirs that carry trout + other fish, and has produced state, national & world records for hunters of elk, mule deer and pronghorn antelope.

While in Williams, lunched at world famous Rod's Steakhouse go, the oldest continuous restaurant on the "Mother Road". photos and had our dessert at Twisters go, the 50's style soda shop.

Returned to Flagstaff to visit the Lowell Observatory go (about one mile west of Flagstaff). Viewed the educational displays, their mini-planetarium show, the original Lowell telescope, (24-inch refractor built in 1896), and the telescope Clyde Tombaugh used to discover Pluto in 1930. photos

Founded 1894 by Percival Lowell, the observatory is active in research; visitors come year-round to browse exhibits and explore the night sky.

Movies on the Square go A free event and Flagstaff summer highlight. From May through mid-September on Heritage Square in historic downtown, townsfolk and visitors enjoy live entertainment and a feature film under the stars.

Stayed at InnSuites Hotels & Suites Flagstaff go on Route 66, with free full breakfast, internet and late afternoon social hour. Photos

 

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