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Located at 7,000 feet elevation and nestled in a Ponderosa pine forest at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks Flagstaff is one of the Mother Road’s most memorable locations. The city offers an eclectic mix of small town charm and endless outdoor adventure making it a Route 66 must see.
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Saddle up to the 50s style counter for a classic malt and fries. Galaxy Diner
Cruise the route from behind the handlebars of a Harley motorcycle. EagleRider Flagstaff
Snap a selfie with the 7-foot tall inflatable Route 66 sign on display April-November 2016. Inflatable Route 66
www.flagstaffarizona.org/plan-your-trip/
View a colorful depiction of the route’s history in this half-block long artistic ode to the Mother Road. Phoenix Avenue Mural
Listen to live music or learn to two-step at this legendary roadside watering hole. The Museum Club
Stroll a stretch of original Mother Road pavement.
Smash a souvenir penny with a Route 66 design.Penny Smasher
www.flagstaffarizona.org/plan-your-trip/
Listen to Bobby Troup croon “Get your Kicks” while driving along historic Route 66. Bobby Troup
Follow the road’s original alignment through Flagstaff’s southside using the Route 66 self-guided walking tour. Historic Route 66 Walking Tour
www.flagstaffarizona.org/flagstaff_locations/historic-route-66-walking-tour/
Karma Sushi Bar Grill’s iconic Route 66 building was the site of the San Juan Saloon, Flagstaff’s first bar, which became the Black Cat Café after Prohibition closed the saloon. Forty years later, it housed the Hong Kong Café, until 2004. Karma Sushi opened in 2006 and is celebrating 10 years as Flagstaff’s favorite spot for authentic and unique sushi, and finely-crafted spirits. Karma honors the history of Flagstaff and Route 66 with special menu items: in celebration of Route 66’s 90th anniversary, Karma chefs created the Route 66 Roll. The menu has evolved to include grilled steaks, salmon and the amazing Karma burger, as well as house-made ramen, salads and more. View a full menu at Karmaflagstaff.com.
Karma Sushi
Find the 40 foot tall Lumberjack statue near the Skydome that was created as the original “Muffler Man”. Muffler Man
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Stock up on 90th anniversary souvenirs like collectible coins and apparel
Visitor Center Gift Shop
www.flagstaffarizona.org/plan-your-trip/
Get your licks with their signature chocolate lollipop shaped as a Route 66 shield Flagstaff Chocolate Company
Snap a selfie with the pony statue standing guard in front of the hotel. Best Western Pony Soldier Inn
Stop in for a slice of pie at this roadside diner owned by one family since the 1950sMiz Zip's
www.yelp.com/biz/miz-zips-flagstaff
Search for historic Route 66 themed Geocaches. Geocaching
www.flagstaffarizona.org/things-to-do/outdoor-adventure/geocaching/
Enjoy a cold beer brewed on the route’s original alignment.Mother Road Brewery
Make an after dark stop to see the motel’s original neon sign in action. Western Hills Motel
Indulge in a Route 66 dessert created to celebrate the 90th Anniversary. Little America Hotel
Dig deeper into Arizona’s Route 66 history with this digital exhibit from the NAU Library Archives. NAU Cline Library Archives
library.nau.edu/speccoll/exhibits/route66/index.html
Start your day with their special Route 66 Mocha.
Pick up your 90th Anniversary edition of the Arizona Historic Route 66 Passport and have it stamped along the road. Route 66 Passport
Ask for a window seat and order the Burger 66 to munch on while watching cars cruise by on Route 66. The McMillan Bar and Kitchen
Check out Flagstaff’s official retail location for “Life is Good” branded apparel with a custom Route 66 design. Mountain Sports
Stay overnight at Flagstaff’s first Route 66 motel built in 1929. 
Once guarded by the 40 foot Lumberjack now relocated to NAU, snap a photo with the current Route 66 guardian then try their Route 66 French Dip sandwich. Granny’s Closet Restaurant
Ask for a Route 66 themed room when you check in to one of this property’s remodeled rooms. Super 8 Motel West
Take a trip through Route 66 history with the museum’s “The Road to Yesterday” special exhibit.Few images in American culture evoke feelings, inspire writers, songwriters, movie makers, and artists quite like the open road. Few of those open roads can compete with Route 66 as the quintessential American Highway – the Mother Road. People from around the world all had many reasons for traveling this iconic highway. As you might imagine, all have experienced the road differently. Join the Pioneer Museum to look back to Arizona’s yesterdays along Route 66 exploring, searching for, and uncovering the stories of its travelers.
Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum
arizonahistoricalsociety.org/museums/welcome-to-pioneer-museum-flagstaff
Drive through for a hot dog at this former Wienerschnitzel located on the corner that inspired the Jackson Browne lyrics for “Take it Easy”. Dog Haus
Drive up to stargaze at Lowell Observatory then stop on your way back down for a birds-eye-view of Route 66. Lowell Observatory
Explore and discover Native arts and culture; dinosaurs, fossils, and meteorites; and fine art exhibits. Purchase authentic Native American art and jewelry, books, and more! Celebrate all that the Colorado Plateau has to offer at the Museum of Northern Arizona.Museum of Northern Arizona
Stand across the street to admire the three story tall neon sign still advertising $5 rooms. Downtowner Motel
Pull your car up for a photo shoot in front of this vibrant abstract auto themed mural. Travelodge Flagstaff Mural
www.travelodge.com/hotels/arizona/flagstaff/travelodge-flagstaff/hotel-overview
Share a Route 66 pizza, one of the restaurants best sellers, with your road trip companions. Fratelli Pizza
View the special collections exhibit “Fred Harvey: Branding the Southwest” on display through August 2016. NAU Cline Library
Take a hike to find petroglyphs and wildlife in this protected area just off Route 66 near the Flagstaff Mall. Picture Canyon
flagstaff.az.gov/index.aspx?NID=2881
Recruit a designated driver then order the extra potent Lily Margarita poured out of a gas can El Capitan Mexican Grill
Rent a bicycle and pedal alongside the road on the Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS). Route 66 FUTS trail
flagstaff.az.gov/index.aspx?NID=1807
Bask in the glow of the diners neon covered exterior.
Watch the big game while fueling up with the Route 66 burger. Majerle’s Sports Grill
Visit the Route 66 display in the West House at Riordan Mansion State Park. Riordan Mansion
azstateparks.com/Parks/RIMA/index.html
Hunt for a retro treasure at this roadside antique store.Old Highway Trading Post
Take a ride on the Flagstaff bus system’s Route 66 route.NAIPTA Mountain Line
mountainline.az.gov/naipta-information
Stock up on fresh produce and find the market’s classic truck for a photo op. Flagstaff Farmers Market
Enjoy a classic diner style meal while model railroads circle overhead. Crown Railroad Café
Starlite 66 Lanes Bowl a game or two at this retro bowling alley located on Route 66 since 1959. Starlite 66 Lanes
Commemorate the official commissioning of Route 66 with a Mother Road celebration November 11, 2016. Flagstaff Mother Road
Take the ultimate side trip off the route and spend a day exploring the Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon National Park
Follow the original pavement east from Flagstaff to the cliff dwellings at Walnut Canyon. Walnut Canyon National Monument
Head out of town along Townsend Winona Road and be sure to stop for a photo of the original bridge. The Old Bridge
Head east from Flagstaff to exit 219 to see the giant arrows marking the former location of the Twin Arrows Trading Post. Twin Arrows
Continue past the famous giant arrows to the only Navajo casino in Arizona to try your luck. Twin Arrows Navajo Casino
Known as a Route 66 roadside attraction since the road’s inception, take a detour to this impressive meteorite impact site. Photo by Thomas Venturi. Meteor Crater
Check out this abandoned trading post and campground now providing photo ops of Route 66 remnants. Two Guns Ghost Town
ghosttowns.com/states/az/twoguns.html
Stand on the corner in Winslow, Arizona and sing “Take it Easy”. 
Tour La Posada to learn about the famous Harvey Girls then eat in the Turquoise Room for a modern day Harvey House experience. La Posada
Visit the only park in the National Park System containing a section of Historic Route 66. Petrified Forest National Park
Drive to the highest elevation on Route 66 on the unpaved historic road to Brannigan Park. Brannigan Park
Cook your own steak while surrounded by Route 66 memorabilia including the “No Vacancy” sign from the movie Easy Rider.Route 66 Roadhouse Bar & Grill
http://www.yelp.com/biz/roadhouse-bar-and-grill-bellemont-2
Enhance your Route 66 experience in Williams, AZ by getting up close and personal with these sweet and curious woodland animals. The Grand Canyon Deer Farm
Pull off in Williams, the last town on Route 66 to be bypassed by the interstate. Williams, AZ
Say hi to Kicks, the first animal born at the park in 2016, named to celebrate the Mother Road’s 90th.Bearizona
Park your car for the day and ride the train to Grand Canyon National Park.Grand Canyon Railway
Satisfy your craving for BBQ at the official tasting room for the Grand Canyon Brewery.Cruiser’s Route 66 Café
Indulge in a quintessential steakhouse meal and don’t forget to snap a photo under the famous neon steer sign. Rod’s Steak House
Post your road trip photos on social media using #Flagstaff66 (bonus points if you share 66 different pictures). 
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