Lovely little railroad, loved it as a kid and I aspire to one-day run my own locomotives on a…read moresimilar type of railroad. Unfortunately as I understand it, the insurance company doesn't allow him to run his trains to the public and has been like this for years now. This could be false information but all I positively know is that it is closed to the public. Thank you for giving me an experience I will never forget.

What a great experience! The owner hand built the small railroad back in the 80's. The ride is free…read morebut there is a donation jar. The ride is about 10 mins long. My son LOVED it. There is a tiny museum as well. Don't forget the adorable dog Emma! Nothing like a small town place - it was great

The Show Low Historical Society Museum was a great place to start our trip in Show Low with our two…read moreyoung kids. The building is much larger than it looks from the outside, including something like 17 rooms that are all themed to different topics. They have a wonderful miniature train room, and if the conductor is there, he can give you the full breakdown and history of the whole set up. All the volunteers working there were super nice, it is free to get in with donation as an option. We will be back when our kids are older and we can thoroughly spend time in each room.

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.

You can't miss it! You'll see it as you leave the park. Great prices. Great gifts. Lots of…read morepetrified wood big and small! The gals working were fun to engage with.

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!

Very small museum but packed with an amazing collection of Winslow history! Employees were…read morefantastic and very knowledgeable, so willing to share their experiences!

Tucked right in the heart of historic downtown, the Old Trails Museum is a small stop that packs a…read moresurprising amount of Route 66 and local history into one building. Housed in a former bank from the early 1900s, the museum tells the story of Winslow's railroad roots, the famous Mother Road, and the people who helped shape the area. You'll find vintage photos, Native American artifacts, railroad memorabilia, and exhibits that bring northern Arizona's past to life. It's not a huge museum, but if you enjoy uncovering the stories behind the places you visit, it's well worth spending a little time there. Sometimes the smallest museums have the biggest personalities, and this one is a nice reminder that Winslow is much more than just a famous corner to stand on.

If you go here you will be amazed. The owner used to teach anthropology and has a vast amount of…read moreknowledge. The shop caters mostly to local Native Americans and the owner speaks their language. In fact he knows several native languages including some African languages. The place is like a mini museum. Each item has a history and purpose. Many items are to make traditional costumes and dresses. The local medicine men direct the natives to visit this shop for cures and specific hard to get items. If you want a taste of local lore and information, this is the place. You will leave with a wealth of information that you would have to pay tuition for at a university, but you don't have to take an exam. The only drawback is he doesn't sell many rugs and sand paintings... we were kind of looking for them, but had a great talk in the car about all we learned.

Supplies are just OK, jewelry and art are mostly fake, overpriced, and not made by the tribes they…read moreclaim, if even made by Natives ar all. The male owner sticks to you like glue and constantly pressures you to buy, while spinning so called expertise. Don't waste your time, buy direct from stores or artist on the Rez

I stopped by the Rainbow Forest Museum and Visitor Center first during my visit to the Petrified…read moreForest National Park. This is a cool little museum that features the types of fossils found here, as well as the NPS gift shop and ranger on duty. There are a bunch of brochures available about the human history of this area (ranging from the petroglyphs to the development of the area as a tourist attraction), flora and fauna, and more. The bathrooms are right outside, as well as the Giant Logs Trail. The logs here are indeed giant, with "Old Faithful", at the top of the trail being almost ten feet wide at the base! The pathway is a little confusing and could be marked a little clearer, but I think that is due to the erosion of the area. If you had to only make one stop, make it be this one.

Rainbow Forest Museum and Visitor Center is near the south end of Petrified Forest National Park in…read moreArizona. President Teddy Roosevelt made this area a National Monument in 1906 and then it became a National Park in 1962. There is another visitor center at the north end of the park, but I think this one is way nicer. At this visitor center is a gift shop, bathrooms and an information desk with park rangers on hand to answer questions. There are some paleontological exhibits complete with skeleton displays of prehistoric animals in the museum. You can also obtain a backpacking permit and get your US National Park Passport book stamped here. I enjoyed visiting here and doing the nature trail behind the building. The Giant Logs, Long Logs, and Agate House Trails can all be accessed from outside the visitor center. The largest and most colorful logs in the park is called "Old Faithful" and is on the Giant Logs Trail. I found the employees here to be very nice and helpful.

Excellent & informative tour! We called ahead to make sure there was room for our 9 AM tour, which…read moreI would recommend since the afternoon tour had 30 + people scheduled. We watched the video before the tour that was very informative and enlightening. Our tour guide, Mike, took us on a short bus ride out to the site, during which we saw bald eagles and their nest. Once at the site, Mike provided a ton of information about the site, petroglyphs, construction, and astronomical significance. He was a wealth of information and referenced many archeologists who have visited and/or written about the site. Well worth the time to visit!

We went on the summer solstice hike and it was so fun! I'm very thankful we got to participate.read more

We stopped at the Holbrook Visitor Center during our Route 66 road trip and were so glad we did!…read moreIt's completely free to visit, although donations are appreciated, and there's much more here than we expected. It's part visitor center and part museum, with maps and information about the area, plus the old sheriff's office and historic jail cells that you can check out. Even the bathrooms are inside the old sheriff's office, which made for a pretty memorable Route 66 bathroom stop! For anyone collecting stamps along Route 66 or during their travels, bring your stamp book! They have several stamps available, including a Route 66 stamp, a courthouse stamp, and a few others. The best little surprise was that they give visitors a complimentary piece of petrified wood. We thought that was such a cool souvenir to take with us, especially while traveling through this part of Arizona. A really fun, quirky, historic, and FREE stop along Route 66. Definitely worth pulling over for, and consider leaving a donation to help support the museum!

Free museum and visitors information stop. Two floors of displays include information about…read moregeology, community, crime and so on. The historic prison cell is an interesting see. Staff on hand to answer questions. Ask them for the restroom key if needed. Parking is at the side of the building with ground level access.

Clean, beautiful cabins. Friendly people…read more Beautiful and well cared for land. Buy ranch raised steaks and eggs to cook in your cabin.

It's my happy place. If you're a type A personality this might not be a good fit. If you like to…read moreunplug (no internet), take walks on an open range, read, run with your dog off leash, roam the earth, enjoy the stream... this may be your dream spot. No online reservations... a large paper calendar is used. Just relax... breathe... enjoy.

What a cool park!…read more We have a lifetime parks pass, so it's been great to be able to explore when we can. We spent about 1/2 day here - drove to many of the overlooks for some very cool views. Followed someone recommendation to hike the Blue Mesa and truly felt like we were walking on the moon. Very cool colors and petrified logs lying around. It's about a mile; so quite a short hike but you are 'up close and personal' with nature. Take the time to walk thru the museum at the Inn (there's also clean restrooms here and an ice cream shop). They've done a great job preserving the original furniture and such. The parking lots at many of the stops had several spots for RV's and could accommodate towing as well. Clean restrooms thru out the park too A tip would be to hike in the morning as the afternoons can get pretty toasty and windy

I'm obsessed with petroglyphs. Want to see the coolest petroglyphs? Newspaper rock. Wanna see…read moregorgeous sand and petrified wood? This is your place. This is a fun park to drive through. You can take as long as you want, but really you can see quite a bit in a few hours. Definitely get the map.