Route 66 was the United States' most famed transcontinental highway throughout much of the 20th century, stretching from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California. Much of the 401-mile route, which is commonly referred to as the Mother Road, has been covered or turned into more modern highways, though many of its historic roadside attractions and highway signs still stand today and draw driving enthusiasts in droves. Near Flagstaff, visitors can explore roadside attractions like the famed "Sleep in a Teepee" Wigwam Village Motel. Throughout its interior portion, the route of the road climbs up the lovely Kaibab Plateau, offering spectacular views of the nearby Grand Canyon. Other attractions along the route include Painted Desert National Park, Meteor Crater, Cool Springs, Black Mountain, and Lake Havasu City.

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