The lobby staircase at the Colcord Hotel in Oklahoma City— housed in the city’ s first skyscraper.
chargers and a fenced-in“ barkyard” for pets.
Other historic towns along Route 66 in Arizona include Holbrook, Winslow, Williams, Seligman, and Kingman, all of which have classic shops, restaurants and attractions.
The final stretch of Route 66 in Arizona runs through the Black Mountains and Oatman, a Wild West mining town with staged shootouts, wooden sidewalks and free-roaming burros. The historic Oatman Hotel houses a bar and restaurant on the ground level and a museum on the second floor – including the Clark Gable / Carole Lombard honeymoon suite.
Resources: AZRt66. com, VisitArizona. com National Park Sites: Grand Canyon National Park, Petrified Forest National Park, Walnut Canyon National Monument Landmarks: Wigmam Hotel # 6( Holbrook), Standin’ on the Corner Park( Winslow), Jack Rabbit Trading Post( Joseph City), Delgadillo’ s Snow Cap Drive-In( Seligman)
CALIFORNIA( 315 MILES)
After Route 66 goes over the Colorado River, it crosses the barren Mojave Desert before entering the megalopolis of Los Angeles, where it ends at the Santa Monica Pier. What now?
You might take a stroll through Third Street Promenade, where you can browse popular shops, catch a street performance or simply take in the vibrant outdoor energy.
You’ ll also find 1212 Santa Monica( 1212SantaMonica. com), which offers a vibey seaside escape in a vintage-chic, two-story restaurant and lounge with elevated New American cuisine and creative cocktails.
Finally, reward yourself after a long journey with a stay, meal or drink at one of the posh hotels the near the pier. One is The Georgian( TheGeorgian. com), an Art Deco landmark that first opened in 1933. It includes the colorful Sirena restaurant and the Italian steakhouse, The Georgian Room.
Just on the other side of the pier is the Sandbourne Santa
The Sunset bar, top, and the Sunset terrace, directly above, at The Georgian hotel in Santa Monica, CA.
Monica( SandbourneSantaMonica. com), where you can enjoy a signature cocktail at the oceanfront Lobby Bar or the California cuisine at its Marelle restaurant. The Lobby Bar’ s Matcha Martini is a fun twist on the Espresso Martini. And if you’ ve just finished a cruise down Route 66, you’ ve earned it.
Resources: Route66CA. org, VisitCalifornia. com National Park Sites: Mojave National Preserve, Mojave Trails National Monument Landmarks: Old Trails Bridge( Needles), Roy’ s Motel & Cafe( Amboy), Barstow Harvey House( Barstow)
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