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  • Ghosts along the Route: Hotel Monte Vista

      The Monte Vista Hotel, located in downtown Flagstaff, AZ has been a prominent stop along Route 66 since its construction in 1926. Offering weary travelers food and swanky accommodations, this hotel has scene a lot over the last 100 years. Its location is ideally situated between the midwest and the West Coast, making the […] More

  • Sedona’s Vortexes: The Most Mystical Place in America?

    There are sections of the Mother Road that are surreal, from another time, even David Lynch-esque in their flawed idealism. Veer towards Flagstaff, Arizona, and you’ll find yourself in a zone that feels otherworldly, yet deeply American at the same time. Claims of spiritual energy emanating from Sedona’s red rocks have drawn both tourists and […] More

  • Two Guns, Arizona: Myths and Realities of a 66 Ghost Town

    Two Guns, Arizona is a ghost town located East of Flagstaff along the rim of Canyon Diablo. It’s abandoned now but it was once a tourist stop on Route 66. Tales of the Apache and Billy the Kid are told when one mentions Two Guns, but are these merely legends? Some even believe this stretch […] More

  • Style: Architecture of Route 66 (Top 5)

      Imagine Route 66. What comes to mind? These 5 architectural styles will help define that “look” you know so well. 1. GOOGIE architecture: After winning the second World War, America was more optimistic than ever. With its sights set on the future, this architectural style captures the fascination with space-age technology and progress. From […] More

  • Hop Back in Time: The Jack Rabbit Trading Post

    Nothing says 66 like trading posts and over-sized animal statues. Head down the Mother Road to Joseph City, Arizona, where you’ll find the iconic Jack Rabbit Trading Post. This destination includes everything people love about the Dust Bowl Highway: quirky charm, a rich past, and iconic memorabilia … Americana at its finest. Established in 1949 […] More

  • Haunted: The Weatherford Hotel, Flagstaff Arizona

    The Weatherford Hotel was constructed in 1897 by John W. Weatherford, a local businessman. The hotel was strategically built along the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway line, and soon became a hub for travelers visiting the booming city. During the Prohibition era, the Weatherford operated a speakeasy in the basement, where patrons could gather […] More

  • Wigwam Hotels and Teepee Motels of Route 66

    What comes to mind when you think of Route 66? Novelty architecture and teepee motels! The Wigwam Motels started as a motel chain in the 1930s. Built to resemble Native American teepees, they were mistakenly named wigwams. Originally there were seven wigwam villages (Kentucky, Alabama, Florida, Arizona, Louisiana, and California). Today three of the villages […] More