The Mother Road runs straight through downtown Flagstaff, past the old train station, neon signs and brick hotels, and on to Williams, 34 miles west. Route 66 turns 100 on November 11, 2026.
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Route 66 stopsRoute 66, Flagstaff · Photo: Marine 69-71 / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain · Credits
Downtown is best on foot: the station, the Monte Vista and the Weatherford are all within a few blocks of Heritage Square.
Flagstaff Visitor Center
Where1 E Route 66, in the 1926 train stationWhy goStart here: maps, the Amtrak stop and parkingHotel Monte Vista
Where100 N San Francisco StWhy goThe brick hotel whose rooftop sign lights up Route 66 at nightWeatherford Hotel
WhereLeroux St, downtownWhy goHistoric hotel where the pine cone drops on New Year's EveRoute 66 Trail
WhereSouth side of Route 66, from downtown heading eastWhy go4.9 miles on foot or by bikeDowntown Williams
WhereRoute 66 through the historic districtWhy goOld storefronts and motels, 34 miles westWilliams Depot
Where233 N Grand Canyon Blvd, WilliamsWhy goWhere the Grand Canyon Railway leavesFlagstaff's visitor center is in the historic depot on Route 66, which is also the Amtrak stop. Pick up a map, then walk the old road in either direction.
The Route 66 walk covers both of the old alignments through town, with stops at neon signs and vintage motels.
Freaky Foot Tours
A century of Route 66 on foot, with photo stops at classic neon signs and vintage motels along both of the old alignments through town.
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Freaky Foot Tours
Downtown's murals with a local guide, including The Sound of Flight, The Piano Room and Mural Alley.
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AZ Segway and Pedal Tours
Flagstaff's history on a Segway, with a local guide in your headset and the helmet included.
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Check Prices & AvailabilityThese hotels have a Route 66 address in Flagstaff and Williams.
Americana Motor Hotel in Flagstaff near NAU/DowntownEast Flagstaff and Route 66 9.4/10 on Expedia · 1,704 reviewsFree parkingPets: 1 dogBreakfast includedCheck prices
High Country Motor Lodge – Near NAU/DowntownMilton Road and NAU 9.2/10 on Expedia · 3,021 reviewsFree parkingPets: up to 2 pets, up to 75 lb each, set rooms onlyBreakfast extraCheck prices
Kings House Motor Hotel, a Dazzler Select by WyndhamEast Flagstaff and Route 66 8.8/10 on Expedia · 1,215 reviewsFree parkingPets: dogs and cats, up to 2Check prices
The Historic Grand Canyon HotelDowntown Williams 9.6/10 on Expedia · 655 reviewsFree parkingNo petsBreakfast includedCheck prices
Star Hotel Route 66 Grand CanyonDowntown Williams 8.8/10 on Expedia · 434 reviewsFree parkingPets: dogs only, up to 2Check prices
Trailborn Grand Canyon, Outdoor Collection by Marriott BonvoyDowntown Williams 9.0/10 on Expedia · 492 reviewsParking in the amenity feePets: dogs only, up to 2Check pricesYes. Historic Route 66 runs right through downtown Flagstaff, past the 1926 train station that's now the visitor center at 1 E Route 66.
The historic train station and visitor center, the Hotel Monte Vista's rooftop sign, the Weatherford Hotel, and the neon signs and vintage motels along the old road.
About 34 miles west, roughly 40 minutes on I-40. Historic Route 66 runs through the middle of downtown Williams.
Yes, a 2-hour guided walk past classic neon signs and vintage motels on both of the old Route 66 alignments through town.
Yes. The Route 66 Trail runs 4.9 miles along the south side of Route 66, from downtown heading east.
