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The longest original stretch of historic Route 66 is in Arizona between Kingman and Seligman. We drove through on our way to Williams for the night. Due to time restrictions, we didn’t stop at all the attractions along the route.
Hackberry General Store
The first stop after Kingman was the Hackberry General Store, which is a general store and souvenir shop. It was originally the Northside Grocery and Conoco station in the small town of Hackberry.
Northside Grocery opened in 1934 and closed in 1978. It sat vacant for several years until 1992, when it was purchased by artist Bob Waldmire (1945-2009). He sold it to John and Kerry Pritchard in 1998.
It’s possible to roam around the site and see all kinds of Route 66 memorabilia. Among the attractions is a small garage with rusted old car parts and two mannequins.
Another building nearby is labeled Music Hall but has a “keep out” sign on it. There are also plenty of rusted old cars on the property.
Frontier Motel on Route 66 in Truxton, Arizona
Next, we made a quick stop in tiny Truxton to snap some photos of the Frontier Motel. It was established by Alice wright and opened in 1951. The motel had 9 rooms and a restaurant.
Ray and Mildred Barker purchased the motel in 1957 and it closed in 2011 after Ray passed away. The sign was restored in 2003. New owner Sam Murray of New Zealand, who acquired it in November 2013, planned renovations but they never came to fruition. Although it has been closed for several years, the Frontier Motel is expected to reopen at some point in the future (as of October 2025). There are also a few old service stations nearby.
Route 66 in Seligman, Arizona
Finally, we rolled through the village of Seligman for our last stop. You’ll find several colorful gift shops and restaurants.
Delgadillo’s Snow Cap Drive-In
Delgadillo’s Snow Cap Drive-In is among the most famous places in town. It was built by Juan Delgadillo (1916–2004) in 1953. He used scrap lumber from the nearby Santa Fe Railway yard. Delgadillo was known for his sense of humor and showmanship. After his death, his children Cecilia and John continued operating the business.
Angel and Vilma’s
Next door is Angel and Vilma’s, run by local legend and Juan’s younger brother, Angel Delgadillo (b. 1927). He originally opened a barbershop in 1950 and ran a gift shop inside. After the decommissioning of Route 66 in 1985, he founded the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona with the goal of preserving the road. All 8 Route 66 states eventually opened their own associations. He’s considered the “The Father of the Mother Road” and “The Guardian Angel of Route 66”.
Wild West Village
Next to the Roadkill Cafe, there’s a replica Wild West village and two water tanks that claim to hold 10,000 gallons of Seligman moonshine.
