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Winslow, AZ
WINSLOW, ARIZONA
EXPLORE: Historic La Posada Hotel – One of the last of our nation’s world-famous Fred Harvey House’s. Totally unique hotel experience that is not like any other. The public areas of the hotel are also used as a gallery for a myriad of some outstanding artwork. Standin on the Corner Park – ICONIC! Because of a now classic rock song that was the breakout hit for The Eagles, Take It Easy…it is now the most famous corner on Route 66 Old Trails Museum – Outstanding displays highlighting the history and culture of Winslow and indeed, the region Winslow Visitor Center – Listed on the National Historic Registry, beautifully restored and enjoyed as a museum, it is located in the historic Hubbell Trading Post building.
FOOD & DRINK: Falcon Restaurant – A Route 66 family-owned institution for over 70 years and as popular as ever for all the Mother Road travelers Mi Pueblo – Outstanding Mexican cuisine that has the distinction of having a unique “Winslow” flair to their food. Flatbed Ford Café – One of Winslow’s newest and popular eateries. Across the street from the Standin on the Corner Park…locals and visitors are loving the vibe! Great spot for breakfast and lunch and wonderful baked goods too. Sports Bar and Grill – A long-time favorite of locals…delicious variety of home-style Mexican & American foods. Outdoor seating available too.
OUTDOORS: McHood Park Clear Creek Reservoir – Fresh water recreation that includes picnicking, camping, swimming, fishing, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding & just a whole lotta fun in the sun opportunity. 9-11 Memorial – two 15-foot sections of steel construction I-beams that are actual wreckage from the New York Twin Towers, destroyed on that tragic date. The beams are located in a park that also has the Winslow Community Garden and a wonderful Dog Park.
Homolovi State Park – 3 miles northeast of downtown Winslow…the park features ancient Hopi Native American Ruins. Awesome Visitor Center, fantastic views of the Painted Desert and many hiking trails/opportunities. Hayden Walton Memorial Park – a city multi-park where one will find picnic areas, swimming pools, a splash pad, tennis/racquetball/pickle ball courts, a skate park, baseball fields, and more.
PLACES TO STAY:
Earls Motor Court – Route 66 enthusiast will and do love this retro gem of a place to rest
Delta Motel – Each room features a different theme
La Posada Hotel – Listed as one of the top 30 HISTORIC hotels in the world and internationally enjoyed…book early as possible as this hotel is most often fully booked every night
Meteor Crater – A short drive to the west of Winslow…M.C. has a terrific RV/Trailer facility
REASON TO VISIT:
If you like history…Railroad, Native American, Western, Route 66, & more, Winslow has it in abundance. Lots of adaptive reuse of old buildings and sites throughout the city.
If you like art…Several Galleries, Murals, Public Sculptures, Navajo jewelry & rugs, Hopi carvings & pottery, Folk Art created by local unknowns.
If you like Festivals and Events…
Winslow enjoys and hosts several events throughout the year that are well attended by folks from far and near. Check the community calendar on the Chamber Website to find out what may be happening on the dates of your visit to Winslow.
If you enjoy people… Winslow is known as the city of 10,000 friendly people. This “label” suites us to a tee and totally embraces what the Eagles song suggests. We are leaders in how to TAKE IT EASY. We really are a friendly community.
For More Information: Bob Hall, Winslow Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Center 928-289-2434 www.winslowarizona.org
My name is Tyrone J. Kay. I am from Church Rock, NM.
While in my 20's, I experienced multiple DWI's. That included going through the court-ordered process and completing the McKinley County DWI Program - Intensive Outpatient Program (I.O.P.) My sobriety and clean date is January 20th, 2011. My experience with alcohol started when I was 15, and cocaine when I was 18. Since my sobriety, I have graduated with my associate's degree in Human Services, concentration in Alcohol and Substance Abuse, from the University of New Mexico - Gallup. I graduated with my bachelor's of Science Degree in Chemical Dependency (Addiction) with a minor in Psychology from Western New Mexico University. At this present time, I am a husband, a father, a student working on my graduate degree in Counseling - (Mental Health), a Licensed Addiction Counselor with the State of New Mexico, with a contract with the McKinley County DWI Program. As I'm writing this, I've been clean and sober for 11 years and 4 months. I believe in all of you reading this, your goals and dreams are possible!
