Antares Point
Giganticus Headicus
Antares Point Visitor Center & Gift Shop is along the longest continuous curve on a U. S. Hwy (approx. 2 miles) and offers fantastic views into the Arizona desert.
Historically, this building was the Ranchero Motel. In 1965 it included a restaurant, bar, Shell gas station, and plenty of rooms for weary travelers to spend the night. While it no longer functions as a motel, the structure still stands today as Antares Point, with its intricate triangular sign, steep roof, and kitschy roadside attraction: Giganticus Headicus.
This 14-foot-tall green tiki head was created by local artist Gregg Arnold in 2004 out of cement, chicken wire, and styrofoam.
In addition to Giganticus Headicus, Antares Point is home to many unique pieces of Arnold's art, including his newer piece The Guardian of Route 66. Unveiled in 2021, this 16-foot-tall statue depicts a woman waving the American flag and holding up a Route 66 shield, paying tribute to the Mother Road itself.