Route 66 in the News
Route 66 in Arizona
2007-10-25 18:15:42
Is there any highway in America as celebrated as Route 66?
The "Main Street of America" has been mythologized in books (The Grapes of Wrath), songs (Get Your Kicks on Route 66) and on TV (Route 66). Although the last section of Route 66 closed in the mid-1980s (in Williams), the road's legend lives on. Check out a piece of the vanishing American landscape for yourself - motor west on the highway that's the best between Seligman and Kingman. Things to note along the way:
Grand Canyon Caverns: Arizona Geology 101: 350 million years ago, a shallow sea covered much of what is now northern Arizona. Limestone formed, the area rose above sea level and rainwater seeped into the ground, creating a weak acid and forming the network of rooms, corridors and formations in Grand Canyon Caverns, 25 miles northwest of Seligman. Tours: $12.95, $9.95 for ages 4-12. Details: ccaverns.com or 928-422-3223.
Hackberry General Store and Museum: Step back in time in the store's re-creation of a 1950s-style soda shop, complete with movie-star posters. Equal parts museum, memorabilia and kitsch, this is a don't-miss stop for travelers along Route 66. There are gifts galore, of course, ranging from the usual T-shirts and shot glasses to jigsaw puzzles and Route 66 Bobby Sox. Even if you don't need to go, check out the restrooms. Details: doney.net/aroundaz/route66/hackberry.htm or 928-769-2605.
Hubb's Brunswick Bistro: For a touch of elegance at a reasonable price, stop by Hubb's Bistro in the historic Hotel Brunswick for lunch or dinner. Or enjoy a cocktail at Mulligan's Bar in the main lobby. The hotel, built in 1909, was the first three-story building for miles around. 315 E. Andy Devine Ave., Kingman. Closed Sundays. Details: www.hotel-brunswick.com or 928-718-1800.
~John Stanley, The Arizona Republic
See also:
- Photo of the Hackberry General Store
- Full List of Route 66 In The News Articles
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