La Posada Hotel in Winslow, Arizona
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We have traveled Historic Route 66 across Arizona multiple times over the years, both eastbound and westbound.
Some of the journey is on I-40, which parallels the old Route 66 in many places. We drive the segments of the Mother Road where it still remains. Exits to Route 66 are marked in many locales.
The drive from Gallup to Lupton, on the Arizona border, is only 24 miles on today's I-40. Continuing west, the old road passes through the Painted Desert and the Petrified Forest, and then into Holbrook.
The city of Winslow lies 34 miles to the west on Historic Route 66 and Interstate 40. Route 66 was the primary east-west transportation artery through Winslow until it was by-passed by I-40 in the late 1970s.
A favorite lodging option for Route 66 roadtrippers in Winslow is the historic La Posada Hotel.
Map showing the location of Winslow along U.S. Route 66 in Arizona
La Posada Hotel - Winslow, ArizonaThe story of this famous hotel begins with Fred Harvey, who “civilized the west” by introducing linen, silverware, china, crystal, and impeccable service to railroad travel. Harvey developed and ran all the hotels and restaurants of the Santa Fe Railway, eventually controlling a hospitality empire that spanned the continent. In the 1920s, Harvey decided to build a major hotel in the center of northern Arizona. “La Posada”—the Resting Place—was to be the finest in the Southwest. Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter was the hotel’s renowned architect. Construction costs alone exceeded $1 million, and the hotel opened in 1930. Over the years the rich and famous and movie stars have been guests ... John Wayne, Albert Einstein, Bob Hope, Amelia Earhart, Jimmy Stewart, Harry Trumans and hundreds more! It is registered on the National and Arizona Registers of Historic Places. La Posada is so much more than just a hotel and offers many intimate and peaceful environments both inside and on the grounds of the hotel. The hotel remains a popular lodging destination today for Route 66 travelers, at 303 East 2nd Street in Winslow. For current information, visit the Official La Posada Hotel website and phone 928.289.4366 Read more at La Posada on Facebook and La Posada on Instagram For traveler reviews, more photos and hotel rankings, visit La Posada Hotel on TripAdvisor |
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A Route 66 Roadside Attraction: La Posada Hotel
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BNSF train by the La Posada Hotel
... Winslow IS still a railroad town!
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Other Things to See and Do in Winslow, Arizona
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A railroad town, Winslow is somewhat linear, stretching mostly east-west along the tracks. It is located about 58 miles east of Flagstaff, and 128 miles west of Gallup, New Mexico.
The city is located in Navajo County, and home to nearly 10,000 residents.
Winslow is the site of the famous "Standin' on the Corner" park popularized by the song "Take It Easy" sung by the Eagles band. The sculpture, and the mural, is a "must see" Route 66 attraction and photo op!
In addition to La Posada, several other hotel properties are located in the city. Read about Winslow hotels and traveler reviews at TripAdvisor.
Other area attractions include the Old Trails Museum, the Winslow Visitor Center, Roxy Theater, McHood Park & Clear Creek, Meteor Crater, the Painted Desert, the Petrified Forest National Park and Homolovi State Park.
Winslow also is the locale of the 9-11 Memorial, constructed of two beams recovered from the World Trade Center Towers in New York City.
Welcome to Winslow, Arizona, and Historic Route 66 |
Winslow, Arizona, Established 1880 |
Standin' on the Corner Park in Winslow, ArizonaThis area was dedicated on September 11, 1999, as a tribute to the memorable song of the 1970s by the Eagles band that made Winslow, Arizona a town to sing about. The Standin' on the Corner Park fon Route 66 eatures a two-story mural by John Pugh and a life-sized bronze statue by Ron Adamson named "Easy". It is estimated 100,000 visitors stand on the corner each year! The park is located at the corner of Old Route 66 and North Kinsley Avenue. For more information, visit the Official Standin' on the Corner website
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Other Hotels and Travel Options in Winslow
Hotels in Winslow, Arizona with traveler reviews and photos Winslow restaurant listings and reviews Winslow Travel Guide: Things to Do and See |
One of the many Winslow Murals10,000 nice people welcome you to Winslow ... Snake Dance Country
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Winslow Visitor Center & Hubbell Trading PostOnce the premier Trading Post Company of the American southwest territories and now Winslow's Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Center, this location is a historic destination for visitors to the area. At the Visitor Center travelers will find historic displays, timeless architecture, and racks of information about Winslow, the region and the State of Arizona. An attentive staff is available to assist Route 66 travelers in their travels. The building is located at 523 W 2nd Street in Winslow. For more information, visit the website of the Winslow Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center or phone 928.289.2434
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Remembrance GardenOn the eastern edge of Winslow on Old Highway 66 is Remembrance Garden. It includes the "9-11 Memorial" built with 14foot steel girders from the fallen Twin Towers at the World Trade Center in New York (left, below). The two beams represent the Twin Towers lost during the terrorist attack on America on September 11, 2001. It also features the "United We Stand" monument (right, below). The words remind us that our country will not fear terrorism. Markers are also included for the Winslow Fire and Police Departments. Parking is plentiful, and a big dog park is adjacent. |
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