Holbrook to Winslow
36 miles; one dayRESTAURANTS
Jo and Aggie's
Friendly servers will help you order the right chili, and lunch plates come piping hot to the table. If you're there for breakfast, try the famed Apple Burro (sweet burrito). 120 W. Hopi Dr., Holbrook; (520) 524-6540
Shops
Julien's Roadrunner
This is the perfect stop for Route 66 enthusiasts who want to take home vintage metal signs, postcards, or other trinkets. 109 W. Hopi Dr., Holbrook; (928) 524-2388
Rainbow Rock Shop
Take pictures with the dozen garish life-size dinosaur sculptures in the front while you stock up on souvenirs. 101 Navajo Blvd., Holbrook; (928) 524-2384
Activities
Wild Bill
Your children will be fascinated by the 2.9 million-year-old fossilized alligator. Also check out the gift shop's extensive collection of petrified wood. US Hwy 180, Holbrook; (928) 524-1842
Navajo County Courthouse and Historical Museum
Check out the Navy brig under the 1898 Courthouse, which was used as a jail until the 1970s. The museum has exhibits about cowboy life, period toys, and medicinal practices. At sundown each evening, Native American dances are performed in the museum's courtyard. 100 East Arizona St., Holbrook; (928) 524-6558
Hotels
Wigwam Motel
Request the lovely tile-floored wigwams (#2 or #10) over the carpeted choices for a quirky retro vibe. Reservations are required, as this original Route 66 hotspot is usually booked. Keep your eyes peeled for cross-country Route 66ers in show cars. From $54 for a room with two double beds. 811 West Hopi Dr., Holbrook; (928) 524 3048
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