The Most Unforgettable Stops Along Route 66

Before Route 66 travelers made it a beloved stop, La Posada Hotel opened in Winslow, Arizona, in 1930 as a Fred Harvey railroad hotel. Designed by architect Mary Colter, it brought Spanish Colonial Revival style, gardens, art, and Southwestern elegance to a busy transportation town.

Its importance reaches across railroads, highways, hospitality, and preservation. La Posada shows that travel in America was not only about speed; it could also be beautiful, restful, and deeply regional. For Route 66 visitors, it is worth seeing as one of Arizona’s great restored landmarks.