This roadside attraction isn't cheap but it delivers. You want to see where a meteor hit old…read morePlanet Earth and left a giant crater? Well, I do, and that's exactly what you get. I don't know why so many Yelpers refer to this business as a "scam." The name of the business is METEOR CRATER and that is what you get to see. What exactly were you expecting? Make sure you take the free tour. If you don't take the tour, I just don't know what to say. Inside the main building, there is a decent area with exhibits you can peruse and check out the history of other meteors that hit the earth. Some of the other meteors left craters far, far bigger than this one. Our tour was about an hour long or so--I cannot remember how long exactly--but you get to walk along the rim and hear interesting stories about all the mining efforts inside the crater and the loonies who have fallen in and so on. Even a plane crashed inside this thing. Again, make sure you take the tour. We didn't have time to watch the free movie, although I wish I had done so. There is also a separate area of young kids. There are several free looking devices (you know, those stationary binocular type things) outside the main structure where you can look into the crater. Those are fun to use. Yes, this is expensive but this is also a roadside attraction that is worth the detour. Plan on spending about two hours here. They also have a little cafe with food and booze (including espresso martinis, for goodness sake), if you really want or need to get liquored up in the middle of nowhere, I guess.

We made a stop at Meteor Crater during our road trip, one of those places you feel like you should…read moresee at least once. And to be fair... it is impressive. It's exactly what it sounds like, a massive crater, and there are some interesting exhibits and information that make it a neat, educational stop (especially for kids). The staff was also very friendly, and the clerk at the front desk was especially welcoming, which we appreciated. That said, if I'm being completely honest, the price point was hard to justify. At $29 per person, it felt very steep for the overall experience. For what's offered, something in the $12-$15 range would feel much more reasonable. I'm glad we saw it, for us it was one of those "check it off the list" places, but not something I would personally return to or go out of my way to recommend at the current price.

This museum is worth a trip before or after you get your "Standin' on the Corner" statue photo, or…read moreon your way to the famous La Posada. Winslow is a charming town with nice, very welcoming people who appreciate your visit. The Old Trails Museum highlights the area's history and unique characters who made this town their home. But a real gem is the small but very well-stocked gift store focusing on Hopi and Navajo art. Prices are exceptional and your purchase helps both a local Native artist as well as a not-for-profit cultural institution. Take a breath, get off the Interstate, go downtown and enjoy this unique Western community. Some parts of the town may look like it is stuck in the Fifties, but in this frenetic, distracted, over-stressed society, maybe that is not all that bad while we are on a vacation! Stand on the corner and enjoy Winslow!

If you want to know the history of Windlow, this little museum is the place to find out. They have…read moremany artifacts and historical descriptions. The person working there was very knowledgeable and informative. The museum is small and only allows 6 people in at a time. The door is locked but will be opened to let people in a few at a time. I love how you are greeted by a giant gopher snake as you enter the museum.

Nice cast display of Jackson Browne (Song Writer) & Glenn Frey (Singer) and the tribute to the…read moreEagles "Standing on the Corner" in Winslow, Arizona.It was a fine sight to see! No girl in a flat bed Ford though. My husband was bummed about that! LOL However, there is a big Route 66 emblem in the middle of the intersection & a historic building. If you are an Eagles and Glenn Frey fan this is worth the time to visit this display. Right across the street is a fabulous gift shop for great souvenirs and more. This is the best place for the price. We picked up a few t-shirts, guitar picks and presents for some of our other groupies. Winslow is a very small town. There isn't too much to do here, so could only imagine what it would have looked like back in the day when this iconic song was created. **Fun Fact- the original version was based off of Jackson Browne actually being stranded in Flagstaff but Glenn Frey changed the lyrics to Winslow as it was a better fit rhythmically & vocally. The locals are super friendly. Take it easy and enjoy the Route 66 appeal. Encourage visiting the 9/11 Remembrance Garden and the Old Trails Museum while exploring this legendary spot.

The famous song ("Take it Easy ") is 54 years old and the "park" (really just a couple of statues,…read moreon a corner) is still pretty busy. Fun fact: the Eagles made the song famous but Jackson Browne wrote it. Free street parking everywhere. Winslow isn't very big. Such a fine sight to see.

This was our first time visiting the museum, and the main reason we came was for the Hubble-Joe rug…read moreexhibit, which was simply amazing, along with the Licher Collection of Historic Navajo Weavings. In addition, the pieces on display by John Suttman, are beautiful, quirky, and entertaining! John's work can be seen throughout the La Posada and AMM, from the fused glass lanterns, ornate gates, and Turquoise Room Bar, to the sculptural winch used to display the large Hubble-Joe rug. Built in the 1930 Depot at the La Posada Hotel, the AMM is small yet fulfilling, with lots of history! There are incredible collections that the museum has gathered with the Winslow Arts Trust. Lots of history and items in regards to Fred Harvey, the Harvey Girls, Mary Coulter, the La Posada, and Winslow's rich cultural history. There are future plans for a sculpture garden, renovation of the 502 Railcar and the Turrell trailer, which are on the premises. We can't wait to see the completion of these exhibits! Danielle was so warm, welcoming, and full of information for visitors. The museum is currently open seven days a week from 9 AM to 5 PM and admission is just $5 (Winslow residents, college students, and Native Americans get in free with proper ID.) They also accept donations on their website, and currently Allan and Tina will match all gifts! Truly, a wonderful experience, and we cannot wait till our next visit! Our out-of-town visitors loved it as well!

Great museum! Lots of history. Enjoyed looking at all the great displays and the jail where they…read moreheld the prisoners until trial.

Unfortunately, there's not much for the Route 66 traveler in Holbrook (although locals were…read moreprobably strongly disagree), but there is this free museum, housed at the old courthouse. Admittingly, I was only there to get my Route 66 passport stamped. But the lady encouraged me to look around, and there was a lot of cool artifacts and information about the city of Holbrook. Plan on about 20-30 minutes here as there are many rooms to explore the town's history. The museum is free, but donations are accepted. They also have plenty of souvenirs, especially Route 66 ones.

What an incredible experience! How these indigenous peoples lived and built their homes on the…read moremountain sides was fascinating. I'm in awe of how they had to traverse these mountain sides to get food, water and to other sides of the village. Well worth the experience. It costs the admission to get into the park only. I think it was $12.00 but worth every penny. *strong note here* MANY stairs to go down and back up and your at a higher altitude so bring water, sun clothing especially if it's summer or hot out and take breaks climbing. Know your limits and enjoy!

I love this spot and hope more people can come visit this amazingness!…read more This was my second time here and this site truly amazes me. I loved taking the hike around the cliff dwellings. There are a few trails here where you can see different perspectives of the dwellings and I recommend that you do both of them. One lets you walk basically right through them and the other trail gives you a further view so you really get both perspectives. Super neat history, site, and overall spot. Your annual park pass if you have one will get you in here too. Definitely recommend this place!

My girls and I just missed entering the Petrified Forest National Park near this entrance by about…read morean hour. So we paused at Crystal Forest Museum & Gifts for a while. Crystal Forest is not only a private gift shop NOT associated with the National Park, but they also a campground. Check this out if you are traveling with an RV or tent because Petrified and Painted Desert do not allow camping to my knowledge. The museum is near the RV parking area. A separate, larger gift shop is on the other side of the National Park entrance. I'm a fan of this shop because they sell a variety of petrified wood that you are not allowed to take from the parks. "Then how do they get the petrified wood?" My oldest asked me. I did not inquire about this with staff members. It was so dark and I knew I would be soon approaching winter storms, so I wanted to get back on the road. Restrooms were available. Arizona is more than just the Grand Canyon and Sedona... check this area out too!

Crystal Forest Museum & Gifts has a lot of interesting items that relate to the Petrified Forest…read moreand Painted Desert. This private gift shop is not part of the national park and is located outside the south entrance. They have a really nice collection of colorful petrified wood here. It is illegal to take petrified wood from the park, so this place is a great option to purchase some. Next to the gift shop is a campground with approximately 20 spots. Most sites have sheltered picnic tables. You can camp with an RV, tent or sleep in one of their teepees. Just check with the gift shop for availability. There is no camping inside Petrified Forest National Park, so this is your best option.

I like this little old Route 66 town that has struggled to survive ever since the 40 freeway…read morebypassed Main Street in the 1960s. It started out as a Santa Fe railroad town. Fortunately for Winslow, the Harvey House passenger train stop was designed in 1930 by Mary Coulter of Grand Canyon architecture fame, and has been lovingly restored to one of the most unique hotels, La Posada, with a great restaurant, the Turquoise Room. Also, Winslow had the good fortune to be mentioned in a popular Eagles' song, and you can stand on the corner, with 'such a fine sight to see, a girl my Lord, in a flat board'. The town has created a cute city park around 'the corner' and the souvenir shop across the street plays non-stop Eagles tunes. Winslow has also added an outdoor railroad museum by the very busy train tracks, plus there are a few galleries, shops, and restaurants of the non-chain variety between 'the corner' and La Posada Hotel. Choose the business route off the 40 to Winslow, and take it easy.

This museum is fantastic! Each room is dedicated to a specific pioneer family or a period in the…read morepast history of the region. Because this is a small mountain city, there are many local families whose roots go back to the founding pioneers of the region. I was raised by my grandmother for most of my childhood and her farmhouse dated into the late 1800s so I was amazed to see many of the household items and tools that had also graced her home. One can easily spend hours at this museum, which whenever possible includes written placards telling you about the use of the item and the family that had originally had the item. It is definitely a place to take the whole family and it is not only entertaining but very educational.

If you can perfectly plan what a small museum for a town's history should be set up, just look at…read moreShow Low Historical Society Museum. A bunch of little rooms with each one having a different theme. As a patron, you hope something in a museum pulls you in. Mine ended up being the room on the Rodeo-Chediski fire. All through the museum, there is a nice combo of donations from locals, displays, write-ups, historical documents, a room with model trains running (perfect for kids) & a small gift shop with reasonably priced items (I bought autographed book on the fire for $5). Also, there is no charge for the museum so no reason for anyone not to check it out. I wish more towns had a quality museum like this one

Beautifully curated museum with an excellent collection of native art. The museum docents are very…read moreknowledgeable and friendly.

I enjoy learning about Native American history and this museum was an excellent place for that. We…read morestopped by here and spent about two hours wandering around the rooms looking at all of the fascinating Native American things. This museum mostly focuses on Native American history and artifacts, but also has some other displays, like a dinosaur. I especially enjoyed the archaeology room and the room listing all the different Native American tribes of the area and all the things that made them unique. Really cool old building and located a bit out of town so you don't feel the hustle and bustle of the city. Fascinating place and I will definitely be coming back for another visit in the future.