Tour 3

About This Driving Tour: INTRO THEME

A GPS-activated journey along Route 66 from Gallup, New Mexico to Winslow, Arizona. Reach the starting point to activate the tour, or if you are at midpoint, then get close to I-40 east or west. You will automatically be routed. As you reach specific GPS points, audio commentary will automatically provide insights into iconic landmarks, local history and culture. Audio automatically plays every 3–6 miles, with some segments occurring within a minute of each other. Make sure you understand how the APP works.

Featured Stops(36 Audio Posts)

• El Rancho Hotel (Gallup, NM): Check out this historic hotel, once a favorite of movie stars.

• Gallup Cultural Center (Gallup, NM): Discover exhibits celebrating Native American culture and the rich history of the region.

• Red Rock Park (Gallup, NM): Enjoy hiking trails and stunning red rock formations at this scenic park.

• Petrified Forest National Park (near Holbrook, AZ): Ancient petrified wood and colorful badlands

• Wigwam Motel (Holbrook, AZ): Experience a night in a concrete teepee at this historic and quirky motel.

• Meteor Crater (near Winslow, AZ): Explore the best-preserved meteorite impact site on Earth, a massive crater formed approximately 50,000 years ago.

• Fort Courage (Houck, AZ): Visit the remnants of this Route 66 attraction inspired by the 1960s TV show "F-Troop."

• Original Stretch of Route 66 and bridge: See what’s left.

• Navajo Housing: Observe traditional hogans—dome-shaped dwellings made of wood and earth, significant in Navajo culture—and also contemporary Navajo homes.

• Relocation Lands: Drive through a community impacted by the 1974 Navajo-Hopi Land Settlement Act, which led to the relocation of many Navajo families.

• Route 66 Indian Jewelry Stores: Discover unique roadside shops offering jewelry and crafts.

• Standin’ on the Corner Park (Winslow, AZ): Re-knowned Eagles' hit song "Take It Easy."

• La Posada Hotel (Winslow, AZ): Explore this restored 1930s Fred Harvey hotel and dine at the renowned Turquoise Room.

• Jack Rabbit Trading Post (Joseph City, AZ): Visit this classic Route 66 curio shop, famous for its "HERE IT IS" billboard and giant jackrabbit statue.

• FAQs for Travelers Planning to Visit Navajo Nation (6 mins): Gain insights into respectful travel practices, things to do, safety, and cultural norms.

• Contemporary Challenges (7 mins): Understand ongoing issues faced by Native American communities, including housing shortages and access to resources.

• Hubbell Trading Post in Ganado, AZ:

And much more.....