The option to go drive from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon will allow you to travel, already in Arizona, a section of the historic Route 66.
In this area of the mythical highway that crosses the United States you will find places with an atmosphere typical of the 50s, as well as places that maintain the style of the Western films.
La Route 66 has its origin in 1926, as one of the federal routes of the United States was named, which began in Chicago to end in Los Angeles, with a total route of 4.000 kilometers.
It gained its fame by becoming one of the main routes for emigrants to the west.
In the 1985 Ruta 66 It was discontinued as such when the A network was built.Interstate highways in United States.
But despite this, in some States, especially in Arizona and New Mexico, it began to be marked as the Historic Route 66, already being an icon for those who wanted cross the United States from coast to coast by road.
Specifically, in the 50s this route became very popular among vacationers who headed to Los Angeles by car.
In your journey from Las Vegas towards the Grand Canyon of the Colorado, Upon arriving at kingman, in Arizona, you will turn north on the Historic Route 66, in direction to Hackberry y Peach Spring.
That route will lead you to Seligman, where you can get back on the highway interstate 40 in direction to Williams.
Seligman It is currently one of the most typical places in the old Route 66, and a must-see stop for tourists.
Founded in 1886 on the railroad route from Prescott to Santa Fé, the town was known as the Prescott Crossing,
It later acquired the name of a prominent New York banker who had financed the construction of the railroad facilities.
On the road you will find a place where a group of typical buildings of a western town, a classic Lounge-bar so common in those movies, as well as a hotel and a gas station.
It is known as Historic Route 66 General Store, where you will have a good excuse to stop to take some souvenir photos, in addition to being able to buy some souvenirs.
Seligman Photos
Here you have more photos of Seligman on historic Route 66, on the west coast of the United States.
Hello, we are planning to travel from Las Vegas, the Canyon, Route 66 and from there to Los Angeles, we would like to know your opinion: leaving Las Vegas, should we do the Canyon first and then Route 66 from the Arizona side? and from there to Los Angeles? Or vice versa? Thank you so much ! Greetings from Argentina
I WOULD LIKE TO GO FROM SAN DIEGO TO PHOENIX, LAS VEGAS, SAN FRANCISCO, AND I'LL TAKE THE FLIGHT FROM LOS ANGELES TO MY COUNTRY, THIS TOUR IS BY CAR, BUT I DON'T KNOW HOW TO DO IT IN THE SIMPLE WAY.
HELLO, THE INFORMATION WAS FANTASTIC, I WANT YOU TO HELP ME GET FROM SELIGMAN TO THE GRAND CANYON OF COLORADO, IF I CAN TAKE THE TOUR OR I WOULD HAVE TO RETURN BY ANOTHER ROUTE. THANK YOU
Dear, I am planning to travel by car from Laredo Tx to Los Angeles Ca, please whoever has already made this trip can help me know how much is spent on gasoline in a 4-cylinder car, where is it better to stop and sleep, etc.
thanks and regards.
We would like to visit Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Leaving New York where it is most convenient taking into account that we will return to our country from Los Angeles.
Cintya, I think the best thing would be to fly to Las Vegas, from there go to San Francisco, to go down the coast to Los Angeles, since from there you have the flight
Good trip