Where does Route 66 start and end in Arizona?

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1. Where does Route 66 start and end in Arizona?
2. Where does Route 66 cross Arizona?
3. Does Route 66 go through Flagstaff Arizona?
4. What time of year is best to do Route 66?
5. What's the best part of Route 66?
6. Does Route 66 go near Grand Canyon?
7. Is the petrified forest worth visiting?
8. Is Route 66 worth the trip?
9. Is the Painted Desert the same as the Petrified Forest?
10. What is so special about Petrified Forest National Park Arizona?
11. Is the Painted Desert worth seeing?

Where does Route 66 start and end in Arizona?

Arizona has more than 250 miles of drivable Route 66, including the longest unbroken stretch in existence, 158 miles from west of Ash Fork (Crookton Road, Exit 139 off 1-40) to the California state line.

Where does Route 66 cross Arizona?

Route 66 crosses the state of Arizona from Lupton on the New Mexico state line to Topock on the Colorado River next to California. The old alignment runs mostly parallel to I-40, except for a long intact stretch between Seligman and Flagstaff.

Does Route 66 go through Flagstaff Arizona?

Does Route 66 go through Flagstaff, Arizona? Yes, in Flagstaff you can still cruise Route 66 and look back in time at iconic buildings some still with their neon signs.

What time of year is best to do Route 66?

The Short Answer: The best time to take a Route 66 road trip is between April (late spring) to early July (early summer), and then, after the summer break ⁄ summer holidays: early fall (Labor day till late October).

What's the best part of Route 66?

Route 66 crosses eight states and three time zones. Some of its best-preserved sections include the stretch between Springfield, Missouri and Tulsa, Oklahoma; the road west of Seligman, Arizona; and the Oatman Highway through the Black Hills of Arizona.

Does Route 66 go near Grand Canyon?

The magical Grand Canyon National Park is just north of Route 66 and is worth the slight detour. ... However, most visitors see the site from the shuttle buses that drive along the South Rim, according to the National Park Service.

Is the petrified forest worth visiting?

Visiting Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona is definitely worth it. When we spent a day there we were amazed how much there is to see and do for families. Don't miss for example the Painted Desert, Puerco Pueblo or hiking the Blue Mesa. And all this is right by famous Route 66.

Is Route 66 worth the trip?

Driving Route 66 is still a great experience. ... Historic motels dot the entire route and serve as an authentic way to drive along Route 66. On top of that, due to how Route 66 stretches across the Southwest and Midwest, there are plenty of other major attractions not too far from Route 66.

Is the Painted Desert the same as the Petrified Forest?

The Painted Desert is a United States desert of badlands in the Four Corners area, running from near the east end of Grand Canyon National Park and southeast into Petrified Forest National Park. It is most easily accessed from the north portion of Petrified Forest National Park.

What is so special about Petrified Forest National Park Arizona?

The Petrified Forest is known for its fossils, especially fallen trees that lived in the Late Triassic Epoch, about 225 million years ago. The sediments containing the fossil logs are part of the widespread and colorful Chinle Formation, from which the Painted Desert gets its name.

Is the Painted Desert worth seeing?

Overall it is probably worth a visit if you can spare the time to get there. The landscape is unique and we saw a few thunderstorms cross the area which added to the day. The petrified logs were interesting but seen one or 20 well...