The Adventures of Debbie Dimples - The USA - Arizona - Route 66 - Williams and Flagstaff

Debbie Goodman
Nov 3, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Apr 11

The Route 66

U.S. Route 66 was one of the original highways in the United States, and was established in 1926. The Route 66 has since become an icon of American culture. The road starts in Chicago and ends over 2000 miles away in Los Angeles. Many tourists like to travel the Route 66, with the most scenic area being located in Arizona. I visited both Flagstaff and Williams in Arizona on my trip in September 2025 to experience the most famous part of the Route 66.

Flagstaff

Route 66, also known as the 'Mother Road,' runs directly through Flagstaff, Arizona. Flagstaff is now known as a college town, but it has also managed to keep some of its Route 66 heritage alive. I took a day trip to Flagstaff on my solo adventure in September 2025.

Williams

One of the most charming small towns in Arizona is Williams. Williams is located about 30 miles west of Flagstaff on historic Route 66. Williams is known for being typical of the old Route 66 town. I visited Williams during my Wild West solo trip in September 2025.

What I missed out on....

During my trip along the Route 66, I did not hire my own car. As a result of not having my own transport, I missed out on visiting the Barringer Meteor Crator, Winslow, and Oatman.

Barringer Meteor Crater

Meteor Crater, or Barringer Crater, is an impact crater about 37 miles east of Flagstaff and 18 miles west of Winslow, in the desert of northern Arizona, United States. Astronauts are known to have trained on the impact site to prepare for lunar missions.

Winslow

Winslow is a small town on the Route 66 in Northern Arizona. The town is famous for its historic 'Standin' on the Corner', made famous by the well-known Eagles' song "Take it Easy," and has become a must-see along the Route 66.