Thursday I headed west of Flagstaff on the dreaded interstate to get to a fantastic, fun to drive 155 mile stretch of Historic Route 66. The portion I drove is separated from the interstate, unlike a portion I drove in Illinois last year which was parallel and, frankly, rather boring. Today’s drive was very different and brought back memories of vacations my parents took me on when I was a kid (remember Burma Shave signs???). It was quite an enjoyable drive.
I tried to capture photos of established businesses (some, closed, unfortunately) that have been there since the glory days of “The Mother Road”, not just opportunists who bought a property on the route and have tried to make it “look old”. I wish I had brought my Asleep at the Wheel CD to play the “I Get My Kicks on Route 66” song over and over while I drove….
First town – Seligman:
Between Seligman and Peach Springs:
This (below) was past Valentine, near Hackberry. Yes, there is an active business buried under those trees.
This was in the town of Kingman, the largest town I visited along the way:
Also in Kingman. Of course The AmazingMrD (me) would have to come back and have lunch here on the return trip. Best chili dog and root beer I’ve had in a while….
In Cool Springs, before traversing a tricky stretch of narrow, winding, mountain road.
When I got to the town of Topock (right at the border with California) I cheated and took the interstate 45 miles back to Kingman, where I had lunch and then took the old road back east towards Seligman. The leisurely drive ended up taking all day, but was very enjoyable.
Love the memorabilia! What you didn’t bring a route 66 playlist?
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Because I am an idiot…
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