A Bucket List Route 66 Road Trip to Winslow, Arizona
Have you ever wanted to stand on a corner in Winslow, Arizona? I know I have!
“Take It Easy,” the classic 1970s rock song written by Jackson Browne and his friend Glenn Frey, lead singer of then new band called the Eagles, literally put Winslow, AZ on the map.
Standing on that corner, which sits along iconic Route 66 in Navajo County, has long been a bucket list destination for many. If standing there has made your bucket list too, here’s how to get there and what to see and do once you arrive.
Winslow, Arizona itself is located off Interstate 40, between Flagstaff and the New Mexico border. Click here to get directions.
Standin’ On The Corner Park
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The historic downtown area has rekindled the spirit of the old Route 66 and the most popular attraction is Standin’ on the Corner Park, at Second Street and Kinsley Avenue, an homage to a snippet of lyrics from the Eagles song “Take It Easy.”
The park features a bronze statue of a long-haired dude with a guitar who is, well, standing on a corner. Behind him, a brick wall features a 2-story painted mural that recreates a row of street-level shop windows that seemingly reflect the image of a girl driving by in – you guessed it – a flatbed Ford.
In 2016, a second statue representing Frey, who passed away that same year, was unveiled at the park. He’s sort of standing off to one side, giving us all a little wave, and the wisp of a smile.
Where To Stay
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After posing for pictures on the corner, be sure to book a room at Winslow’s La Posada Hotel, one of the nicest places to spend the night in this part of the state. As a bonus, the hotel is within walking distance from the Standin’ on the Corner Park.
Built in 1929, La Posada was one of the renowned Fred Harvey Railroad Hotels. Fred Harvey, who “civilized the west,” introduced linen, silverware, china, crystal, and impeccable service to railroad travel. Famous former guests at La Posada include the likes of Albert Einstein, Amelia Earhart, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Betty Grable, and John Wayne.
The hotel was restored in 1997 and is a destination in itself. The Turquoise Room restaurant serves regional contemporary Southwestern cuisine, and the menu selections are excellent! The Turquoise Room is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner so stop by and grab a delicious bite to eat.
Area Attractions
After you’ve had your fill of Standin’ on the Corner, explore the nearby local sights such as the Meteor Crater, Homolovi State Park or the Petrified Forest.
Or perhaps you want to see more of the great state of Arizona with these road trip options!
Have you stood on the corner in Winslow, Arizona? Tell us about your experience in a comment below and if you liked this article, please share it!
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Sounds great! Haven’t been to Arizona but would love to do Route 66!
Me too! I would love to travel the entire route….maybe one day!
Yes, we have stood on the corner in Winslow, Arizona. It is a cute photo stop. I too recommend visiting.
Sweet! It is a fantastic photo opportunity spot!
That’s not to far from me. This just reminded how easy it would be for a quick getaway I might have to hop in the car this weekend for a quick getaway.
How fun Karie! If you get to go, I hope you have a great time…and post a pic of you standing’ on the corner!
Looks like a fun place to visit. Thanks for the pointers…had I known about it when we were in Arizona, I would have stopped! 🙂
My daughter and I were out there a few years ago when we were climbing state highpoints one summer. Arizona is one of my favorite states!
This is EXACTLY the kind of thing we love to discover when traveling. How fun! I’ve added it to my list!
Pam, I LOVE the off the beaten path and sometimes quirky destinations. Winslow, AZ is a good one for sure!
I love so many spots along this iconic piece of Americana. When I passed through Winslow on Route 66, I also made a stop at a few of your other recommendations, the Meteor Crater, and Petrified Forest. Such an interesting combination of manmade and natural history in this part of Arizona!
That is so cool Kristen! I love everything about this area of Arizona.
I LOVE road trips, and this is on my bucket list too. Thanks for the tip on where to stay. Looks like a beautiful place.
La Posada Hotel is well worth the stop for sure. If you go, I hope you have a fantastic time!
I would love to take a road trip from one end of Route 66 to the other… one day!
That’s a bucket list idea for me too Gail!
Yes I love USA road trips. This is for sure a fun one. I would love to do route66. It would be a drive from Maryland, but a fun one indeed
I agree Alison. It’s a bit far for you but it would be so fun! Maybe one day….
It’s a dream of mine to drive the historic Route 66. I hope to complete it within the next few months!
I will be retiring from teaching high school math next month and hope to drive Route 66 also. Maybe we’ll pass each other along the way! Have a great time and share some pics with us if you can.
hahaha, I love this kinda stuff!!!! Now I wanna travel there, take a video of me singing the song!
Do it Meg!!!
That is so cool! It’s awesome when music has such an impact on a place. I would love to Stand on a Corner in Winslow Arizona and see Route 66 ^^. Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome!