There are a number of reasons that calling Arizona home is a goal for many individuals and families. From the gorgeous Grand Canyon in the north to the high Sonoran desert of central Arizona to the stunning saguaro forests of Tucson and southern Arizona, Arizona boasts a wealth of diverse climates, seasons and amenities making it easy to see why Arizona is such a wonderful place to purchase a home, land or real estate as well as to live, work and do business.

Back in the day, Route 66 was considered the Main Street of America, and Arizona is home to the longest original stretch of the much-ballyhooed Mother Road…and much of it is still preserved by local residents.

To check out a sampling of some of Route 66’s many sites, take a few days and consider starting your trip in Lake Havasu City, home to the historic London Bridge, then head north about an hour’s drive to Oatman, an old gold-mining camp. Stroll the buckboard street and visit the Oatman Hotel, where movie stars Clark Gable and Carole Lombard honeymooned. Enjoy staged gunfights, take an authentic stagecoach ride or watch the four-legged settlers of the town – i.e., the wild burros that wander the street. Next, take the scenic drive through the Black Mountains and mosey on into Kingman, which is also home to the Route 66 Museum. If the hungries hit, grab a bite in one of the old trailer-type diners and then be sure to stop in Peach Springs, home to the Hualapai Indian tribal headquarters.

Over in Seligman, enjoy a snack at the quirky Snowcap, a Route 66 nostalgia-lover’s delight. Drive to Williams to overnight, then travel north to Grand Canyon National Park or board the Grand Canyon Railway in Williams for a picturesque trip to the Grand Canyon Village. Spend the day and night in Flagstaff, where the main drag is Route 66. Savor a juicy burger and a thick milkshake at the Galaxy Diner on Route 66 and two-step the night away at the Museum Club, a rustic Route 66 roadhouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The next morning, drive to Winslow and take your picture at the Standin’ on the Corner State Park. “The Corner” was made famous by the Eagles song “Take it Easy,” which is what you’ll be doing every single day on your Route 66 road trip.

For more information on planning a trip down Route 66’s memory lane, visit the Arizona Office of Tourism.