“Get your kicks on Route 66!”
Because nothing says ‘epic detour’ like Arizona’s slice of Americana heaven.
Route 66 has been called many things. The Mother Road. America’s Main Street. A highway with a soul. In Arizona, it earned every nickname. This stretch carried Dust Bowl families west, welcomed postwar road trippers, and taught desert towns how to survive on curiosity, coffee, and a good neon sign. Railroads came first, automobiles changed everything, and the road adapted without ever losing its personality.
Why visit? Because the interstate is for commuting, but Route 66 is for driving. This route offers a front-row seat to the quirkiest slice of Americana left on earth. You’ll trade generic rest stops for petrified forests, swap fast food for retro diners, and drive through landscapes that shift from painted deserts to ponderosa pines and dramatic mountain passes. It is a pilgrimage through kitsch, history, and geology that you simply cannot find on a map anymore.
This is exactly the kind of road that belongs with a self-guided Arizona Route 66 audio driving tour. GPS-based audio plays as you drive, pauses when you stop, and picks up again when the next story arrives. You set the pace, choose the stops, and decide how deep into Route 66 history you want to go, while the narration fills in what the landscape does not say out loud.
Arizona wastes no time showing its personality. The concrete teepees of the Wigwam Motel capture Route 66’s golden-age optimism, while the sheer scale of Meteor Crater hints at a landscape built for drama. Winslow and Flagstaff blend railroad legacy, mountain air, and classic Route 66 streets into a stretch that feels both historic and alive.
Farther west, character takes over. Williams glows with neon and rail pride. Seligman proudly claims its role in saving Route 66. The Hackberry General Store reads like a living scrapbook, and Kingman grounds the route before the road tightens through the Black Mountains.
Then comes Oatman, where burros roam wooden sidewalks and mining history refuses to fade. By the time the road drops toward the Colorado River near the Arizona-California border, one thing is clear. Arizona Route 66 was never meant to be rushed.
Friendly disclaimer: This drive may cause excessive photo stops, sudden affection for neon signs, and the belief that every small town deserves a second chance. Snacks disappear quickly. Burros do not yield.
Tour Map
Starting Point
You can begin the tour at any of the suggested starting locations provided below:
Needles Freeway, Needles Fwy, California, USA
Start on Needles Fwy (I-40) just west of Needles, CA, then head east on historic Route 66 toward Kingman.
Dolan Springs, AZ 86441, USA
Start in Dolan Springs, AZ, along US-93, heading toward Kingman and historic Route 66 through scenic desert views.
Interstate 40, I-40, PETRIFIED FOR, AZ 86028, USA
Start on I-40 near Petrified Forest National Park (AZ 86028), then head west toward Holbrook on historic Route 66 through desert scenery.
U.S. 180, US-180, Holbrook, AZ, USA
Start on Old US Hwy 180 in Holbrook, AZ 86025, at the beginning of this historic stretch through desert scenery.
How Does It Work?
- Access your tour: Download the Action Tour Guide app and sign in with the same email used for your website purchase. Your tour will appear under My Tours.
- Download your tour: Download it before you go. Once downloaded, no internet or cell signal is needed.
- Start your tour: Open My Tours, select your tour, and tap Start Touring when you reach a starting point.
- Listen your way: Use your phone’s speaker or headphones, or connect to your car’s audio system. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not currently supported, compatibility is in development.
- GPS-triggered audio: Stories play automatically as you reach each location along the route.
- Stop and start anytime: Pause, take a break, make a detour, or continue another day. Tours are valid forever (one year for Action+).
Preview The Tour
Tour FAQs
It is an immersive, self-paced road trip experience that takes you along the iconic Route 66 in Arizona. Through the Action Tour Guide app, you’ll hear fascinating stories, historical facts, and local legends as you drive through this legendary route, stopping at key landmarks like the Petrified Forest, Meteor Crater, and the historic town of Seligman.
Kick off near Sanders (I-40 Exit 303), heading west through Flagstaff, Williams, Seligman, Kingman, and Oatman to Topock (I-40 Exit 1, near California line). It’s a one-way linear route.
5-6 hours of driving (300 miles at 50-60 mph), plus stops. 140+ audio segments (2-5 minutes each) cover highlights flexibly. Take a full day for detours like Grand Canyon side trips.
- Meteor Crater: Massive space rock impact site.
- Wigwam Motel (Holbrook): Sleep in concrete teepees.
- Grand Canyon Railway (Williams): Vintage train vibes.
- Delgadillo’s Snow Cap Drive-In (Seligman): Goofy roadside diner.
- Oatman: Wild burros roam this gold-rush ghost town.
- Plus neon signs, trading posts, and Jackrabbit Trading Post.
$24.99 per car (group-friendly pricing). No subscriptions—lifetime access, updates included. Beats pricey bus tours with total flexibility.
Nope—fully offline after download. GPS-guided audio in remote deserts; pre-load for spotty areas like near the Navajo Nation.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Action Tour Guide app: Download the app to access your purchased tour.GPS-triggered audio: Stories and directions play automatically as you reach each location.Tour anytime: Single tours and bundles never expire and can be used anytime. Action+ is an annual subscription that automatically renews each year unless canceled.Narrated stories: Hear local history, culture, and stories from experienced narrators.Stop and start anytime: Pause, take a break, make a detour, or continue another day.Offline access: Download your tour before you go. Once downloaded, no internet or cell signal is needed.Stories, stops, and directions: Follow the route to key attractions with automatic directions and stories at each location.Transportation: Transportation, parking fees, and tolls are not included.Admission: Entry tickets and reservations are not included. Food and drinks: Meals and drinks are not included.Rental car: A rental car is not included and may be required for driving tours. 
