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.

This is truly, a hidden gem! You cannot access this petroglyph site and area on your own. You need…read moreto make a reservation in advance, with the tour guide for the City of Holbrook. More information is available on the City of Holbrook website under "parks". Currently, the tour guide is Darlene, a Rock Symbols Researcher, and she can be reached at 928-241-1324. She is fundamental in the preservation of this site. I met Darlene at the golf course clubhouse, which is at the end of Gold Course Rd. There you sign a waiver, and the fee for the tour is $25 cash per person. Make sure you have cash with you, as there is not an ATM on site. The city of Holbrook website does not explain a lot of this, so, when you speak with your tour guide, make sure all of your questions are answered prior to your visit. From the golf course, you follow Darlene in your vehicle on dirt roads, so a vehicle that's possible on a fairly decent dirt road, is needed. These roads do have locked gates, so do not try to access on your own. If you have time, she will take you around the birding pond, and then to the petroglyph site. For the petroglyph site, make sure you are wearing decent hiking boots/shoes, as the trails are challenging with rock-climbing, and pants, as there are shrubs that can scratch you. Also, wear sunscreen, bring an adequate amount of water, a snack, some TP or a napkin in case you need to pee pee, and I would recommend a hat and binoculars, as some of the glyphs are up high. Many of these Anasazi glyphs are in wonderful shape and from different time periods. My tour guide, Darlene, was just amazing in pointing out the glyphs, describing what they possibly mean, and the history of the property. Darlene also spoke of her documentation of these glyphs, as well as others, as there is really no way to preserve them. There is very little vandalism at this site, which is a plus! My experience on this Earth Day, was so educational, peaceful, and truly enjoyable! The Anasazi had it right, leave no footprint behind unless they're petroglyphs!

The tour and Darlene's information about the site, Arizona archaeology and the cultures associated…read morewere very interesting.

My family and I were doing a West Coast road trip and the last leg of the trip had us coming…read morethrough Arizona. As soon as I saw this was on our route, I had to make it happen. It is located just a short distance from Flagstaff and right off the interstate in Winslow, AZ. It was a random weekday when we came so there wasn't a huge crowd and parking was readily available. We also waited to get our tickets once we arrived. I subtract a point for the cost of general admission. It's pretty steep at about 29 dollars for an adult. This gets you access to I believe all of the attractions on site. Walking in, you immediately get to see the Holsinger Meteorite which doesn't look insanely big, but it weighs in at almost a ton. Most of the rest of the meteor dissipated upon impact. The impact created is what you came here to see, the meteor crater. It's definitely very cool to see something like this in person because the only other thing I've ever seen about meteor and craters were in books or movies. The crater is almost a mile wide and 750 deep. You gotta see it to believe it. They have multiple lookout points around the crater. Keep in mind, if you come in the summer like us, you're going to get the hot, dessert heart with not lots of shade. They have telescopes if you want to get a better look. There is also an indoor observation area in the Discovery Center. They also have guided tours if you want to walk to walk the rim of the crater. I believe there also also opportunities on certain days to hike the meteor floor. There are also things to see inside. They have the Blast Zone for interactive fun for the kids. There is a museum inside with all kinds of cool information about the meteor and space things. If you want to get off your feet for a little bit, they have a theater that plays a very informative film about the history of Meteor Crater. One of my favorite parts was the 4D theater. It was cheesy, but fun. Another cool thing they have here is an actual Apollo 11 space capsule used for training the likes of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin when they trained at the Meteor Crater. I love museums and things like this alot and will always stop when nearby. This will most likely be a one and done for me, but I highly suggest stopping by to see it atleast once in your life.

Stop #1: Meteor Crater…read more Some attractions are hard to describe until you're standing on the edge of them. Meteor Crater is one of those places. About 50,000 years ago, a meteor traveling at incredible speed slammed into the Arizona desert, leaving behind a crater that's nearly a mile across and over 550 feet deep. Pictures don't quite capture the scale. Standing at the rim, it's one of those moments that makes you feel wonderfully tiny. The visitor center does a great job explaining the science, and seeing actual meteorite fragments was a nice bonus. It's amazing to think that a few seconds of cosmic chaos created something people are still coming to see thousands of years later. Definitely a stop that's worth taking... even if it's technically the oldest "pothole" in Arizona.

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!

Visited this hidden gem last week during our Sedona AZ vacay. Totally worth the 2.5-hour NE drive…read morefrom Sedona, this place is run by 4 generations of family members who walk & talk you thru their 5k acreage property, complete with Native American ruins & mysterious Petroglyphs. Loved it!

Since we moved to Arizona I have developed several new interests, and one of them is petroglyphs…read more So My Lady decided she would take me here for my birthday. Rock Art Ranch is way out in the country, on a dirt road between Winslow and Holbrook, Arizona, The dust from the road completely covered our car before we got to the ranch, and we washed the car the next day in Winslow. It was May, and we encountered quite a few cattle and calves on the way to the ranch and back. It is actually a 5000-acre working ranch, and we had to make reservations and pay for the tour with cash. The owners were real cowboys, and they escorted us on the tour personally. Three areas of interest were featured on the tour. The first was the ranch complex, which included a large converted barn, some old equipment including wagons and camp gear, a preserved bunkhouse, and a memorial rock garden outside the barn. The second was an area out in the wilds that included some Native American hogans and an archaeological site of a 14th-Century Puebloan village. The third was the area the ranch is famous for: petroglyphs. They are found in a canyon on the Chevelon Creek, a tributary of the Little Colorado River. A thousand feet away you wouldn't notice the canyon, but once you are there it's a treat. The Chevelon Canyon cuts into the plain for a depth of several hundred feet. There is a picnic area on a platform house that overlooks the canyon, with plenty of shade. It's a steep descent to the creek, down steps and a path cut into the sandstone walls. On those walls are thousands of carvings made by men and women that go back thousands of years, and that is what the Rock Art Ranch is really all about. Take a lunch, you can't buy one at the ranch. Take plenty of water, the 100-degree heat will get to you, especially when you realize you have to climb back up to the platform shelter. Don't worry about restrooms, there is a charming, clean outhouse up the hill from the platform shelter. Do have a look at other sites on the web to see what you're getting into. There is so much to explore, we'll go back some day and pick up where we left off.

I went with some friends to the Navajo County Fair in Holbrook, Az. None of us have been there so…read morewe had no expectations except with other fairs we have been to in the past. There is a large parking lot and we got a front row spot because we got there early. The midway wasn't open but that was fine. We went through the 4-H/FFA exhibits and commercial booths. It was fun walking around and checking out the sheep, cows and art projects. The clothing (sewing), canning and aquaculture projects amazed me with how detailed and complex they were. It is a County Fair so not a huge area. There was a small food court with pretty interesting foods. My fav was the Thai. I only had potstickers for a snack but they were delicious. The midway looked like it had great rides and more food stands. We enjoyed the 2 1/2 hours we spent there and would go back next year.

I wasn't quite sure where to add a review for this - but if you are heading West on Rt 40, and you…read moreget off the highway by the Loves Travel Stop to Head to Standin on the Corner Park - make sure you drive over the rumble strips. They are spaced so that you hear the first 3 bars of Take It Easy. I made my husband bang a U-ey so we could drive over it a second time.

Great place to get information about the community and the local attractions. They have discount…read morecoupons and also have the Arizona Route 66 Passport book, this one is free and you get it stamped at different locations in Arizona. They also have the Mother Road Passport book, this book is $10 and it goes the entire Route 66 from Illinois to California. With most places you get a souvenir when you get your book stamped. Fun for kids and adults. Awesome customer service and very knowledgeable.

A really, really cool place!…read more We walked around Winslow which is a small but active Community. The architecture and wide streets are the epitome of the West. And peaceful! People are laid-back and friendly and genuinely love their town. We ate at Brown Mug which serves excellent Mexican/Navajo cuisine. Most of the diners were Elders, including Native American (Navajo) Elder Korean War Veterans and several Hopi Elders. Highly recommend this spot for FRESH FOOD!

Interesting little town, and I do mean little town. Yet no offense, but there are very few things…read moreto see and do. But what is available is well worth the visit, and worth experiencing. A few great and unique shops, a few one-of-a-kind peculiarities, and completely walkable, entertaining and fun. Not to mention a handful of great places to snack, eat, drink - especially on a hot Arizona summer day when that ice cold beer keeps calling your name. Elsewhere I give details about this town, but for the sake of argument excellent restaurants, great things to see, lots of history, and like a said, some really enjoyable fascinating peculiarities. Plus, the whole area around the town have great things to see, to experience and to enjoy... so take some time and visits Winslow, it beats just standing on your corner!