Side trips from Historic U.S. Route 66 in New Mexico and Arizona



Route 66 Side Trips

There are a great number of interesting destinations, cities and attractions along the length of Route 66.

And the closeness of other popular attractions to Route 66 makes for fun side trips for many Mother Road travelers, like these ...

Route 66: Side Trip from
Williams or Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon

Side trip from Historic U.S. Route 66 to Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona
Route 66: Side Trip from
Flagstaff or Gallup NM to Monument Valley

Side trip from Historic U.S. Route 66 to Monument Valley Tribal Park
Route 66: Side Trip to
Page, Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell

Side trip from Historic U.S. Route 66 to Page, Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell in Arizona
Route 66: Side Trip from
Tijeras along the Turquoise Trail

Side trip from Historic U.S. Route 66 along the Turquoise Trail in New Mexico
Route 66: Side Trip from
Flagstaff Arizona to Sedona

Side trip from Historic U.S. Route 66 to Sedona in Arizona
Route 66: Side Trip from
Kingman to Las Vegas

Side trip from Historic U.S. Route 66 to Las Vegas, Nevada
Route 66: Side Trip from
Springfield to Branson

Side trip from Historic U.S. Route 66 in Springfield to Branson, Missouri
Route 66: Side Trip from
Amarillo to Palo Duro Canyon

Side trip from Historic U.S. Route 66 in Amarillo to Palo Duro Canyon State Park in Texas
Route 66: Side Trip to
Lake Havasu City in Arizona

Side trip from Historic U.S. Route 66 to Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Route 66: Side Trip to
Las Vegas, New Mexico

Side trip from Historic U.S. Route 66 to Las Vegas, New Mexico

 

Highlights from These Route 66 Side Trips

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, with the 17-mile road seen below
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park


Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona
Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona


Inside Lower Antelope Canyon
Inside Lower Antelope Canyon


The approach to Sedona is spectacular from any direction! (Staff Photo)
The approach to Sedona is spectacular from any direction!


The What Not Shop in Los Cerrillos, New Mexico, along the Turquoise Trail ... old rocks, antiques, Indian jewelry, pottery and cut glass
The What Not Shop in Los Cerrillos, New Mexico ... old rocks, antiques, Indian jewelry, pottery and cut glass