Route 66 Arizona - all 29 towns!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ต.ค. 2024
- Picking a favorite state on Route 66 is tough, but if I had to decide, I think Arizona would top the list. From the amazing landscapes and mountains to the interesting ghost towns and quirky small towns, it has it all. I can't wait to do this drive again someday!
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I grew up traveling 66 with my parents, and drove it myself when I was 19. How I miss that highway 😥
Such a cool drive and when you add in the history it makes for great memories!
Wonderful section of 66. Beautiful scenery, buildings all outstanding. Too unique to describe this area scenery.
I loved Route 66 in Arizona!
I remember the Shell station in Peach Springs very well! I stopped there for gas on one of my trips from LA to Missouri.
When we traveled on Route 66 this summer, Arizona was the best part (and the most well marked) .
Arizona was also my favorite part of the trip. So beautiful and wide open!
Very cool! I lived and worked in Oatman for 10 years in the 90s. The stories I could tell! LOL! If you get by that way, tell 'em all Cookie says HOWDY!
Nice! I definitely will next time. Seems like a fun place!
Outstanding
The wigwam motel was the inspiration for the Cozy Cone motel in the movie Cars.
Winslow was mentioned in The Eagles song "take it easy?
Most awesome! My parents made a trip out in this area, not sure exactly where, but sure wish I could ask them some questions!! It would have been in the early 50's. Im thinking it had alot to do with that Route 66! I never thought much about it, but you have sparked my curiosity now...going to go look at all the pics I can find that they took! What gorgeous scenery, and fun things to experience! If only I were at least 20 years younger, I would go on a roadtrip!!😬 Thanks for the great video......once again!!
Thanks! Yeah this was probably my favorite state on Route 66. And I bet you’re right about your parents and their trip!
i love all your adventures. i was just watching american pickers they were in nebraska at amazing place harald warp pioneer village, have you ever been there it was amazing
Yes I have and I actually did a video about it: th-cam.com/video/vWR8PnlSYVM/w-d-xo.html
Good to see you enjoying 66 in AZ! Some of the best parts of the highway. Did you go north out of Flagstaff and check out the big hole in the ground? LOL. Enjoy your videos!
Loved this part of the route! I didn’t haha. But I have previously and also was in that area on my US 89 Arizona video!
Great Video. I love the Arizona part of 66 the most. Will be doing California and Arizona come Come January '23.
Me too! Such an amazing part of the journey. I’m jealous you get to do it soon!!
3:25...."Well I'm a-standing on the corner in Winslow Arizona with such a fine site to see. It's a girl my lord in a flat bed Ford slowing down to take a look at me." Note the sign and statue in the video.
We got to Needles, we turned north toward Travis AFB.
You are right about the original route that went through Oatman. Must have been some sort of kickback payment. Cannot imagine those roads on the few days of the year that they might be icy. Also cars were very basic then and it seems it would have been a struggle on those winding roads. In 2010 we took a 66 trip and also went through Oatman. Also Hackman AZ is another memory. The owner or employee at the Hackman general store had his own police force because he wore a GLOK
Yeah that drive is one of the more memorable parts of Route 66 for me! So beautiful, but don’t take your eyes off the road haha. I visited the Hackberry store but didn’t meet the police force 😂😂 Thank you for watching!
Hi John!
Just a note that I'm watching your Mother Road series from Illinois to Arizona, taking notes along the way. An opportunity for a Mother Road excursion with my brother has arisen, and we're leaving in early May, from Flagstaff to Chicagoland. (We have a family event in May to attend)
As always...
Sounds awesome! I’m a little jealous! Have fun!!
You missed Earl's Route 66 Motor Court in Winslow. ❤
I was wondering what you would think of the drive to Oatman. Actually, it follows an old Indigenous people trail. Although I was born and raised in Arizona, I have actually never been to Oatman. Probably never will because I am not a big fan of white knuckle roads.
I really loved the drive and the towns!
I traveled from Oklahoma to California in 1951. Most of the trip was on 66.
I bet it was really busy in 1951! Cool!
It is so tragic that much of Route 66 was tore out east of Flagstaff and some being gone between Crookton Rd (Seligman) to just west of Flagstaff.
Yeah there are some beautiful areas in that part of Arizona. I always wonder what it was like in the early days to drive that route!
@@TravelwithaWiseguy I hope to travel what used to be US 60 in California west of Blythe. I traveled it a lot until it was bypassed in 1971-72. I know it's there to Desert Center and supposedly some drivable parts west of there. If COVID threats stop and gas prices stabilize, then that'll be on the agenda someday soon.
If you ever go through NM again, stop at the ghost town of Pinos Altos population actually a little less than 300. Working 1800's saloon turned steak house, opera house and also period post office. If in MO go to Camdenton, MO to visit the Castle at Ha Ha Tonka State Park and Bridal Cave. Rippling Waters Resort not far from the castle and a nice place to stay at the Lake of the Ozarks. Camdenton is 250 miles from Topeka, not sure Wichita. Topeka my home town but live in AZ now. Miss Kansas though. No snow and tornadoes though in the desert. Love your video's.
Thank you for the suggestions! I've actually been to Camdenton and Ha Ha Tonka - cool areas, but it's been a few years. Pinos sounds right up my alley - I have several NM places on my list and I'll add it. Appreciate the support!
@@TravelwithaWiseguy It's been several years since I've been to Pinos Altos. I enjoyed the locals telling their stories in the post office/ ice cream shop almost as much as the authentic buildings and awesome scenery. Look up on line the Bear Creek lodge or motel. I think it's a bit pricey but would be a neat place to stay.
@@janmead5896 Nice! Thanks will do!
Another great video...
Sadly, second to the last one... 😟
I noticed some of the roads here as well as elsewhere on the old RT66 seemed a bit sketchy in terms of not being paved roads. Would you recommend a car with good ground clearance or were the unpaved roads not as bad as they looked?
In my opinion, if you are going to go on some of the original Route 66 roads then it’s probably good to have some good ground clearance. I rented a small SUV for this trip and it seemed to do the trick.
We had about 8 old cars in our rt 66 trip in 2010. I drove a 1981 Corvette with only about 5 inches of ground clearance. Also a 55 thunderbird, 64 thunderbird, older Cadillac, a 64 Plymouth and then some newer cars were all part of our group.
did ya get to the jackrabbit? cindy and her husband run the old trading post. (joseph city)
It was closed when I was there (Covid)
Don't leave us in suspense. Did you buy Fort Courage? lol
Haha no suspense here - nope 😂
I wish love to travel with you. I work all over the United States as a contractor and have been to many many places that you have been to. I work power plants , nuclear facilities doing maintenance shutdowns are usually at one town or another from a couple weeks to a few months. And when I get a day off or two my wife travel around to smaller towns and and talk with the locals and older ones that still live there and get some history on the towns and the buildings .....the same as you. I've lead a pretty interesting life working and traveling over the past 25 years. Been to alot of places and have met alot of interesting people. I love my life doing what I do as far as my my job allows me. Keep up the great work. Love your videos. Hopefully we can make a road trip together sometime. Send me an email address and I'll send you mine and we can work it out from there. I love the adventure of the day to find out what each little town has to offer. Interesting facts and history also.
Sounds like you have led an interesting and exciting life! Exploring these small towns in my off time has been a lot of fun and I am hoping to do more in the future. My email is jwise@goshockers.com
Like Montee Vista
Great hotel! Very historic!
I have been to Flagstaff, I had a friend who lived there, another military brat.
Very fun city to visit!
My Dad Bill Swan made a lot of iconic fiberglass statues which are placed along Route 66 some of which are in Amazon short ebook story for only 14.99 it's called "The man behind the mufflerman ".
many places ,towns ,lands u just passes by .it seems like an over'view of those places as a title of the book .
u didnt explore it as it suppose to be .
it looks like u just introduce the places to let us know .who'ever wanna see it .just go by yourself .lol.
anyhow route 66 is the route which i wanna see always as it goes to california .
thats why i saw this video too .
Yes this is an overview - that is the point and what it’s “supposed to be”. it’s a road trip that covers 14 days. To stop and go into detail and to still visit each one would be impossible and make the videos different and too long. There are plenty of other Route 66 videos on TH-cam for you to watch for more info.
No Roadkill Cafe? Abomination!
Haha! I stopped by when I was in Seligman - unfortunately it didn't make the video!
@@TravelwithaWiseguy You let your viewers down, thats a gem.