Old Route 66 in Arizona:

Seligman to Kingman




Grand Canyon Caverns

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A sign at the base of this dinosaur reads "BRONTOSAURUS," Dinosaur Caverns Icon Circa 1960's. Restored by K.T. Wells, J. McEnuity Wells Inc., 2005.


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Stone dinosaur at the caverns visitor center.


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T-Rex guards the caverns.


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T-Rex skull reproduction above caverns-entrance elevator.


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Mummified Bob Cat, died approximately 1850. Preserved by low humidity of cave environment.


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Are these the remains of a cave explorer who couldn't find the way out? It's a mystery!


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Reproduction of Giant Ground Sloth whose bones were found in the cave.


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Emergency food and water supplies from the 1950's, when the cave was designated a fallout shelter for surrounding towns.



Peach Springs

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Old service station.



Truxton

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Frontier Motel & Cafe.



Hackberry

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Hackberry General Store, now a Route 66 museum and gift shop.


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Replica diner -- note Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison records on the floor.


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Route 66 mural by Robert Waldmire, former owner of the Hackberry General Store, showing the Arizona portion of the road. Look for Waldmire's hand-drawn Route 66 postcards, maps and posters -- they're packed with info and make great collectibles.


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Signs of times past.


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Phillips 66 sign with added neon.


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Antique Ford.


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This was the end of the road for these rusting autos.



Walapai

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Giganticus Headicus, a 14-foot-high stucco tiki outside of the Kozy Corner Trailer Court. Created by Gregg Arnold.


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Last visited: July 2008.

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