About this city
Also known as: Gateway to the Petrified Forest
Holbrook is a nostalgic historic city serving as the county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, situated along the banks of the Little Colorado River. Originally founded in the 1880s as a rough-and-tumble railroad town and cattle shipping hub, it later achieved global fame as a major stop along the iconic historic Route 66. Holbrook serves as the definitive primary gateway to Petrified Forest National Park, offering unique roadside americana architecture. The town is surrounded by expansive high-desert terrain and the vibrant badlands of the Painted Desert, deeply steeped in Western outlaw history and geological wonders.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Sleep in a concrete tipi at the historic Wigwam Motel on Route 66. Explore ancient dinosaur statues and rock shops scattered throughout the town. Visit the Navajo County Courthouse Museum to view historic jail cells. Drive through the stunning crystallized wood landscapes and ancient petroglyphs at nearby Petrified Forest National Park.
