You may have heard the expression, “Get your kicks on Route 66”. Indeed, there are many kicks to be had on this road trip of a lifetime, which stretches thousands of kilometres from Missouri all the way to California.
And why not? Route 66 is full of colourful characters, quirky art, classic Americana and signs and accommodation that seemed trapped in time. It’s a rite of passage to hop astride a Harley – or, in Billy Connolly’s case, a motortrike – on an eight-state pilgrimage through the “real America”.
For many Route 66ers, Flagstaff, Arizona, is a natural stopping-off point. While many cities and towns along Route 66 have suffered due to changing economic circumstances, Flagstaff thrives to this day...
Whether you’re staying in Flagstaff or on a comfort stop,…