This Arizona Town Is a Hidden Gem Along U.S. Route 66

"For years, Route 66 served as the main artery for westward migration-until the faster Interstate Highway System, including I-40, assumed that role. Route 66 was officially decommissioned in 1985. A couple of years later, a group of Seligman locals, spearheaded by barber Angel Delgadillo, formed the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona to recognize the cultural significance of the thoroughfare and preserve its legacy."

"The effort helped reignite the public's interest in the historic road, and, as the years went by, Seligman became a hub of Route 66 nostalgia, earning a reputation as the birthplace of the historic route's renaissance. To this day, this town with just over 700 residents reflects the country's social and cultural past in a way few other places do. Every year, it hosts Seligman Days and the Historic Route 66 Fun Run. In 2026, Seligman will host a centennial"

Seligman, a small northern Arizona town between Flagstaff and Kingman, played a pivotal role preserving Route 66 after the highway was bypassed by I-40 and decommissioned in 1985. Local residents, led by barber Angel Delgadillo, created the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona to honor the road's cultural significance and revive public interest. Seligman became a focal point for Route 66 nostalgia, hosting annual events such as Seligman Days and the Historic Route 66 Fun Run, and planning a centennial party in 2026. The town's intimate overnight experience centers on locally run vintage motels like the Stagecoach 66 Motel.

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