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day 2 - Flagstaff Breakfasted at Galaxy Diner on well prepared, lip smacking good food and lots of orange juice. This classic 1950s style diner is a blast from the past! "Enjoy '50s Fun on the Route 66 Run." Menu favorites include: Potsie's Potroast, Wolfman Onion Rings. and Chubby Checker Triple Decker. photos

Flagstaff, Northern Arizona's attraction hub, is a destination for all seasons. Surrounded by natural wonders, clean mountain air, alpine forests, and scenic vistas, it has a strong Western legacy rooted in the pioneer ranchers, railroad builders and lumbermen who founded the city. Seekers of adventure, natural beauty, and the peaceful solitude of the American West will find it all in Flagstaff.

Toured the historic Train Station, built in 1925, which houses the Flagstaff Visitor Center go, Amtrak and Open Road Tours. Flagstaff's roots are built around the railway industry; to this day the trains passing through town are a favorite of young and old - offering a unique visitor experience. Open Monday-Saturday 8am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm. photos

Lunched on "pulled pork" sandwich, "sweet potato fries" and beer at the Bigfoot BBQ go, as recommended by local residents. Photos

Roamed the historic downtown go and took in one day of Flagstaff's 2 day Route 66 Days Festival. go Attracting visitors from all over, the popular celebration takes over the charming historic downtown with a classic car show and competition - this year 300 entries, a craft fair and performances by local bands and some classic '50_s look-a-likes. Photos

Dined at Salsa Brava's go casual comfortable outdoor patio. Specializing in Guadalajaran-style Mexican dishes with unique guacamole - prepared at table-side, and their own "sangria" recipe. Following the wonderful food with great variety and beautiful presentations, John Conley, the owner/chef created the dessert "Bananas Foster" at the table - a flaming spectacle! Photos

Stopped by the famous roadhouse, Museum Club go listed in the National register of Historic Places. Rich in country legends and ghost stories, it is the Southwest's largest log cabin.

Built in 1931 to house Native American artifacts and a collection of genetically unique animals preserved through taxidermy it later became a nightclub, nicknamed "The Zoo," where musicians traveling Route 66 stopped to perform. The Museum Club continues to host rising country stars while patrons two-step around the trees or browse in the Route 66 gift shop. Photos

Returned to InnSuites Hotels & Suites Flagstaff in time for late afternoon social hour and reflection on events of the day. Photos