ARIZONA'S RT. 66
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"Well I'm a standin' on a corner in Winslow, Arizona, Such a fine sight to see..."

Welcome to Winslow!

​The railroad put most of Northern Arizona on the map, and Winslow is no exception. Back in 1880, the town of Winslow, named for the President of the railroad, Edward F. Winslow, became a hub for the Santa Fe Railway opening the doors for enterprising entrepreneurs. Most notably, John Lorenzo Hubbell created a trading empire bridging the gap between the settlers and the Navajo people. He opened Navajo trading posts all over Arizona and New Mexico, and used the railroad to move product. The Hubbell Wholesale Store in downtown Winslow still stands and is home to the Winslow Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center.
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The Hubbell Wholesale Store in downtown Winslow, now the Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center

Back on the Map

The heyday of Route 66 and the presence of the Santa Fe Railroad kept Winslow as the hub of Northern Arizona until the bypassing of Route 66 in the 1970s. Like so many other Route 66 towns, the death of tourism meant the death of the town.  It was around that time that the singing group the Eagles came out with their first hit single, “Take it Easy,” and one little verse… “I was standin’ on the corner in Winslow, Arizona…” put the community back on the map!

Standin' On The Corner Park & Festival

It’s rare to meet someone who hasn't heard the famous line from the Eagles first hit single, "Take It Easy". The song has the lyric “standin’ on a corner in Winslow Arizona, such a fine site to see, it’s a girl my lord in a flatbed Ford, slowin’ down to take a look at me.” Hundreds of thousands have come from far and wide to take in a pie7*-9ce of Americana get their own photo on the most famous “corner” of Historic Route 66. Be sure to make it to Winslow during their Annual Standin' on The Corner Festival during the last weekend of September - they've been throwing this party since 1999!

Check out their website for more info: www.standinonthecorner.org
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La Posada Hotel

​A world renowned American treasure, this special place is considered to be the last of the great track-side hotels. At the time, it was the finest hotel constructed by the Santa Fe Railroad to be a Fred Harvey House. Built in 1929, this legendary oasis is the masterpiece of Mary Jane Colter, chief architect for the Fred Harvey Company and one of America’s most important female designers. A careful restoration has brought the hotel back to its former grandeur. Enjoyed by people from around the world, whether you stay overnight or stop to eat at their restaurant, this beautiful and relaxing resort most definitely a place not be missed.
Stay at La Posada
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Mission

The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to the preservation, protection, and promotion of both the surface, and the memories along Arizona’s portion of Route 66.
120 W. Andy Devine Ave. 
​Kingman, Arizona 86401

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      • Western Section >
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        • Oatman
        • Sitegraves Pass
        • Kingman
        • Hackberry
        • Valentine
        • Truxton
        • Peach Springs
        • Grand Canyon Caverns
      • Central Section >
        • Seligman
        • Crookton Road
        • Williams
        • Parks
        • Flagstaff
        • Winona
        • Ash Fork
      • Eastern Section >
        • Two Guns
        • Twin Arrows
        • Meteor Crater
        • Meteor City
        • Winslow
        • Joseph City
        • Holbrook
        • Petrified Forest
        • Sanders
        • Lupton
    • Itinerary
    • Request a Brochure
  • Shop
  • Fun Run
    • 33rd Annual Fun Run
    • Register Online
    • Vendors
  • Support RT. 66 AZ
    • Donate
    • License Plate
  • About Us
    • The Association
    • Route 66 Arizona Grant
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    • Contact Us
    • The Powerhouse