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8 Iconic Arizona Roadside Attractions

Road trips aren’t always about the destination, but often about the journey getting there. That’s what makes all the unexpected roadside attractions that we run into so special because they can be fantastic for building unforgettable memories. They also help to break up some of the mundane long stretches of time sitting in the car! The next time you’re trekking through Arizona, keep your eyes open for these roadside pit stops!

Arizona Muffler Men-Flagstaff - Tucson, Phoenix, Prescott Flagstaff's lumberjack
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Arizona Muffler Men-Flagstaff - Tucson, Phoenix, Prescott

There’s nothing like having a large statue of a man to protect your city, and if you’re in Tucson, Flagstaff, Phoenix, or Prescott, you’re bound to run into one. It’d be a fun challenge to try and see them all!

Standin’ On a Corner Park, Winslow Winslow, Arizona
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Standin’ On a Corner Park, Winslow

Thanks to The Eagles, everyone has heard of Winslow, Arizona. To honor those famous lyrics about “standin’ on a corner” in the town, they have erected a pretty awesome little park called Standin’ On a Corner Park for fans to recreate the scene in the song.

Flintstones Bedrock City, Williams Flintstones Bedrock City, Williams
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Flintstones Bedrock City, Williams

Arizona’s Bedrock City is only one of two in the whole country and has been entertaining Flintstones fans since 1972. Due to its rural location, it hasn’t been kept up with much, but it’s still a fun place to visit.

Route 66 Museum, Kingman Route 66 Museum
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Route 66 Museum, Kingman

The Route 66 Museum in Kingman is a homage to one of the most famous roads in American history, Route 66. It’s located inside the Powerhouse Visitor Center, and showcases all sorts of old relics from 60 years ago and earlier.

Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch, Picacho Ostrich Farm
Credit: Ostrich Farm by Paulimus J via Flickr

Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch, Picacho

If you’re driving between Phoenix and Tucson, you’ll no doubt pass by Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch as you reach the Picacho Peak area. Take a few minutes to visit with these frisky birds, feed them, and even buy an ostrich egg!

The Thing, Dragoon The Thing?
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The Thing, Dragoon

You’ll see signs for The Thing over the course of several miles, and eventually, it will lure you to stop by and check out what this “Thing” is. It only costs a few dollars to get in to see it, whatever “it” is!

Dinosaurs of Holbrook Dinosaurs of Holbrook
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Dinosaurs of Holbrook

Holbrook is home to Arizona’s famous dinosaur statues, and most of them are located outside the Rainbow Rock Shop in town. It’s worth a stop, where else are you going to get a photo opportunity with seven prehistoric creatures?

Meteor Crater, Winslow Meteor Crater
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Meteor Crater, Winslow

The Meteor Crater in Winslow is thought to have been created over 50,000 years ago by a cosmic rock and is large enough to fit 20 football fields inside of it. This impressive crater is definitely worth a stop!

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