The city of 10,000 friendly faces started off as a railroad town and became the largest settlement in northern Arizona due to the railroad and Route 66. However, with the decline of train travel and the construction of the Interstate, the town struggled. Winslow's survival is greatly owed to the lyrics of the Eagles 1972 debut single, Take It Easy, which mentions the town's name. Fans of the famous rock band can still enjoy visiting the Standin' on the Corner Park, which pays tribute to the song with two life sized statues: one in honor of Glenn Frey who died in January 2016, and one named 'Easy', plus a two-story mural of a girl in a flatbed Ford. But more than a lyric in a popular song, Winslow offers plenty of fun activities, history, and scenic beauty to give you the kicks you are looking for. To start, a visit to the Winslow Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, housed in the historical Hubbell building, is highly recommended, as is a stop in at the Old Trails Museum. Both offer a wealth of information on the town's railroad history as well as the surrounding area. The renovated La Posada Hotel, a former Harvey House Hotel designed by architect Mary Jane Colter in 1929, stands proud as a historical monument, offering a luxurious and nostalgic step back in time. The McHood Park & Clear Creek offers a beautiful place to swim and canoe if you need to blow off some road travel steam.
Walk where ancient civilizations once existed at Homolovi State Park. Just 15 minutes outside of Winslow, see firsthand the remains of a Homolovi settlement while enjoying the beuaty of the desert.