Road Trip on Route 66 to Seligman, Arizona

Welcome to Seligman ... "Birth Place of Historic Route 66"

One of the original U.S. Highways, Route 66 was established on November 11, 1926, stretching 2,448 miles.

Route 66 served as a major path for those who migrated west.

A favorite stopping place on Rouge 66 in Arizona is the town of Seligman.

Its earlier roots was as a railroad town. Originally Seligman was called “Prescott Junction” because it was the railroad stop on the Santa Fe Railroad mainline junction with the Prescott and Arizona Central Railway Company.

In 1886 it was renamed Seligman, after Jesse Seligman, one of the founders of J.W. Seligman Co. of New York, who helped finance the railroad lines in the area.

In 1987 Seligman became known as the “Birthplace of Historic Route 66”.

Today, Seligman is home to numerous gift shops, restaurants and several small motels. It is truly a step back in time!

Angel & Vilma's in Seligman

In 1972, Angel Delgadillo moved his barber shop so that he could take advantage of the traffic on the new alignment of Route 66 through Seligman.

Business was good until September of 1978, when I-40 bypassed Seligman.

To stimulate tourism, Angel, his wife Vilma, and other shop owners in northwest Arizona established the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona.

The Association was located in Angel's Barber Shop & Pool Hall.

His work helped make Seligman "The Birthplace of Historic Route 66".

We've shopped there, and highly recommend it!

Read more at www.Route66GiftShop.com

Read the story and biography about Angel Delgadillo and his impact on Route 66

After 75 years of barbering, Angel retired on July 7, 2022 ... see photo below marking his retirement!

The Snow Cap This historic dining establishment was originally constructed in 1953 by Juan Delgadillo out of scrap lumber. The 1936 Chevrolet at Delgadillo's Snow Cap Drive-In (right)

Elvis at the wheel ... with Marilyn!

It's the police ... Seligman, USA, on Route 66

The Rusty Bolt From the funky exterior with its showroom dummies, to the inside where you will find souvenirs, signs and Route 66 memorabilia ... this is "don't miss" attraction in Seligman! It's loaded with biker gear, antiques, mannequins, Americana, and is perfect photo op for your road trip along Route 66 in Arizona.
The Rusty Bolt ... and more ... in Seligman, Arizona on Historic Route 66
Elvis and friend on a break at the Rusty Bolt on Historic Route 66 in Seligman, Arizona
Waiting at The Rusty Bolt Gift Shop	Blondie on a break at The Rusty Bolt

Looking west on Route 66 in Seligman ... The Copper Cart sign and Motoporium ... Supai Motel in the distance

Looking east on Route 66 ... Historic Seligman Sundries and The Copper Cart sign and Motoporium

The well known "Route 66 Two Motorcycle" mural in Seligman

"Karz" parked along Route 66 in Seligman

That giant Route 66 license plate!

 

Lodging Options in Seligman

Hotels in Seligman, Arizona ... read traveler reviews, check availability and make reservations at TripAdvisor

Nighttime in Seligman, Arizona, at the Supai Motel on Route 66

 

The Historic Route 66 Motel in Seligman

The Aztec Motel and Creative Space Seligman

The famous yellow Edsel taxi, at the RoadRunner on Historic Route 66 in Seligman

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Dining Options in Seligman

Restaurants and Cafes in Seligman, Arizona ... read customer reviews at TripAdvisor

 

The Roadrunner Cafe, Pub and Gift Shop in Seligman
The Roadkill Cafe ... Seligman, Arizona, on Route 66	Inside the Roadrunner Cafe in Seligman, on U.S. Route 66

Historic Seligman Sundries on Route 66

Interactive Map of Seligman, Arizona

Earlier Times in Seligman
Ted's Fountain	Court Unique	Supai Motel

Traveling Westbound on Route 66 from Seligman in Arizona

About Route 66 from Seligman to Kingman, Arizona

Heading westbound in Arizona, Route 66 takes a northwestern turn at Seligman, away from today's Interstate 40.

It passes through the small towns of Yampai, Peach Springs, Truxton, Valentine and Hackberry. The final stretch runs to the southwest, ending up at Kingman.

We've been to Seligman on several occasions, and have made the trip to Kingman on the old road. There is typically no traffic, and it is an easy drive.

Route 66 from Seligman to Kingman, Arizona

 

Recent, quiet scene along Route 66 between Seligman and Kingman, Arizona

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Heading East from Seligman on Route 66?

After your visit to Seligman, there are sights to see to the east on Route 66, towards these cities ... Flagstaff | Winslow | Holbrook | Gallup | Albuquerque | Tucumcari

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