Route 66

An uncrowded national park east of the Grand Canyon

We think that a Grand Canyon vacation is America's greatest road trip. It's one big scenic drive. In fact, there are so many scenic drive opportunities it's hard to limit our favorites.

Breathtaking 1,789-mile road trip loop that starts and ends in El Paso, Texas.

Experience this classic road trip stop filled with Route 66 lore and Americana.

See the best eras of the Southwest brought back to life from a park dedicated to a pop song to Route 66 and a grand hotel restored to its glory.

Surrounded by tribal land, Gallup is home to Native American artists and traders.

Mountains, forests, night skies and national park sites.

Stay in Williams, Ariz., at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel, then ride the train to the park.

Plunge deep into Americana on the New Mexico and Arizona stretch of the Mother Road.

How a barber brought back the neon lights of Arizona’s Historic Route 66

Bring your camera for Instagrammable stops.

A wildlife park and a scenic train ride are waiting for you in this Grand Canyon gateway town full of Route 66 flavor.

See bears, wolves, buffalo and more in this drive through park among the pine forests of north Arizona. 60 miles from Grand Canyon's south rim in Williams.

Kick back and savor a Sunset Amber Ale at the Grand Canyon Brewing Co. location at 301 N. 7th St., in Williams, Ariz. 

So many incredible natural wonders are within a day’s drive of Las Vegas.

Stop by or stay where entrepreneur Allan Affeldt has breathed new life into the La Posada Hotel and Gardens.

Look over the crater, experience a 4-D immersive flight or do a rim tour.

Stop in Holbrook, Ariz., the gateway town to Petrified Forest National Park.

On the longest stretch of original Route 66, it's the primary starting point to explore the raw canyon landscape by whitewater rafting and off-road touring.

Albuquerque's connection with Route 66 keeps getting better with age. See the trail of neon signs and art deco architecture that dots the straightened road.

Head out on the all-American road trip along historic Route 66 and you'll see some unusual sights including oddly-shaped buildings and neon signs.