This Arizona town on Route 66 is known as the gateway to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon but also boasts a rich local culture and a unique charm.

2. Oatman: a gold rush timewarp On the last leg of Arizona’s Route 66 is Oatman, a gold rush town surrounded by desert. It’s sort of like a timewarp to the Wild West.

A new sign hangs over the entrance of Grady's 66 Pub in Yukon, and a new, giant sign is now in front of the historic Threatt ...

As the 100th anniversary of Route 66 approaches in 2026, join us as we spotlight the stops and people who live along America’s highway.

Even after nearly a century, Route 66 still turns a cross-country drive into something unforgettable. America's most famous highway still knows how to deliver a great story and a fantastic photo op.

This is a stretch of Route 66 in Oatman, Arizona, and the Colorado River. Photos and words tell the Mother Road’s history in “Route 66: The First 100 Years.” Courtesy, Jim Ross ...