Hotels in Winslow, Arizona

A little about Winslow...

The City of Winslow is located 50 miles east of Flagstaff and just 100 miles east of the Grand Canyon! Winslow is a favorite travel destination because of its spectacular views of the Painted Desert and the San Francisco Peaks. Historic Route 66 runs through the center of Winslow, and it is bordered by the Navajo Nation and Hopi Reservation. Winslow also enjoys lots of sunshine, famous sunsets and starry nights.

You can easily spend several days exploring this charming railroad town. Winslow offers everything from antique car shows to rodeos, Native American culture to cowboy culture, rock climbing, rock art or rock music - Winslow has it all.

Historic La Posada Hotel, This magnificent property, designed by renowned architect Mary Colter, is the last of the great Harvey Houses of the 1930's. Mary Colter was the premier southwest architect of the early 1900's. She herself referred to the La Posada Hotel in Winslow as her masterpiece. As the showplace of the entire Santa Fe Railroad system, all passenger trains running between Los Angeles and Chicago stopped at the La Posada. Unfortunately, many of the great hotels designed by her and others are gone, but not in winslow. The Hotel has been beautifully restored and is in full operation! Enjoy strolling the beautiful gardens of the hotel while viewing this outstanding example of southwestern architecture.

The First Street Pathway links two important historical sites in downtown Winslow: the Hubbell Trading Post (soon to be Winslow's new Visitor Center) and the La Posada Hotel. The landscaped pathway is six blocks long and has exhibits the represent winslow's diverse history (railroad, route 66, etc). Of particular interest to many visitors is the Peter Toth Monument, a hand carved totem poll. Renowned wood carver, Peter Toth, presented every state in the country with one of his fantastic totems. Winslow was the lucky city to receive and display his gift to the state of Arizona. when you visit Winslow be sure to check out the pathway.

Old Trails Historical Museum:
Another location that will interest history fans is the Old Trails Historical Museum. Winslow's Old Trails Museum opened in 1985 in an old bank building located in the heart of the downtown business district. The building, constructed in 1920, still contains its original tile floor, marble counters, and a vault, adding to the historic ambiance of the museum.

Clear Creek:
Winslow also offers a wide range of outdoor activities at nearby Clear Creek, which include canœing, fishing, swimming and picnicking. Folks who bring their canœs with them can take the creek all the way to Clear Creek Canyon, a deep rock canyon which is a magnificent, secluded sight - a real treat, which few people get to see! McHood Park, located along the waters of Clear Creek, is the perfect spot for camping and picnicking at the park’s ramadas. Grills and restrooms are available, but there are no electric or water hookups at this time, so camping is free of charge. Plans are in place for adding hookups and an on-site ranger around late summer/early fall of 1999. McHood Park is located 10 minutes (five miles) outside of downtown Winslow. From Winslow, take Rt. 87 South to Highway 99 and turn left.