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Super Southwestern Roadtrips -- Family Vacation Fun Along Interstate 40 (AKA old Route 66!)

You still love Route 66, the "Mother Road."There, you may tour an ancient Native
Or, you're too young to actually haveAmerican pueblo...or try your luck at a
traveled that road...but you're lured by itsmodern Native American casino. Further down
lore. You love Southwestern scenery andthe road, you'll pass Grants and Gallup, then
marvel at natural wonders. Does thiscross the state border into Arizona.A major
describe YOU? Then, it's time you plan antourist sight--and natural wonder--lies just
adventuresome road trip through fabled Routeto the side of Interstate 40 at Arizona exit
66 terrain, traversed in these modern days by311. That's where you'll find the Petrified
the Interstate 40 superhighway.Try startingForest National Park. Its visitor's center,
your roadtrip at Albuquerque, New Mexico'svisible from the roadway, hosts interpretive
Route 66 Diner. Located on old Route 66 (AKAexhibits explaining how an ancient forest
Central Avenue, these days), this cafe hasfell, became steeped in a mineral bath...and
installed a memorial to the Mother Roadliterally turned to stone! You may purchase
within its walls. As you enter the Route 66shined-up samples of petrified wood in the
Diner, you'll see photos, maps...and even oldgift shop, or you may examine (but not take!)
highway signs...from the famous road'sspecimens in the raw by driving along the
heyday. When you get hungry, you can munchpark's internal roadways.Motoring westward,
down on the diner's old-fashioned "Blue Plateyou'll find another natural wonder of a
Special" and order a super-thick malt. (Forcompletely different kind. Between Winslow
a REALLY old-time treat, you can even stilland Flagstaff, you'll reach Arizona's Meteor
get an Egg Cream or an ice cream soda at theCrater. When you look at this giant crater,
Route 66 Diner!)Next, take a drive downyou won't believe that it's not really the
Albuquerque's Central Avenue. You'll passMoon you're observing! The Meteor Crater's
dozens of motels and restaurants which werevisitor's center hosts a movie and
once spiffy-new, built for the motoringeducational exhibits that interestingly
crowds who spent the night in this popularexplain this natural cataclysm which happened
Route 66 "hub city." While many of theseso very long ago.You might wish to stop for a
motels have "slid downhill," others staybreak at Flagstaff, New Mexico. Flagstaff's
well-painted and maintained for today'sdowntown area has been "cutesified" and
tourists wishing to re-live an "authentic"turned into a hip 'n' happening restaurant
Route 66 experience.While cruising downand shopping district frequented by the local
Central Avenue, you'll come to a brand-newuniversity crowd. Flagstaff also makes a
attraction--the sparkling Albuquerquegood base for day-trips...either to the red
Aquarium. Stop in! You'll see high-qualityrock paradise of Sedona, to the south; or to
exhibits of marine life from allthe volcanic and Native American wonders
cross-sections of the oceans, from shorenorth of town at Wupatki and Sunset Crater
creatures to deep-water specimens. TravelingVolcano National Monuments.Ready to see the
with kids? They'll particularly enjoy thebiggest natural wonder of 'em all? From
adorable seahorses, luminous jellyfish, andFlagstaff (or from Williams, Arizona, further
"scary" sharks!Animal-lovers will also wantwest on I-40) you can get to Grand Canyon
to visit the Rio Grande Zoo, an excellentNational Park! You can gaze into its depths,
mid-sized zoo showcasing all the popular zootake a hike, raft through the gorge on the
animals that your family will want to see.Colorado River...or even fly overhead on a
For a barnyard experience, head to the Riohelicopter tour! Don't forget to check out
Grande Botanic Gardens. Besides displayingthe visitor's center, where you'll learn how
plants, the botanical gardens host a popularthe giant canyon was carved over eons by the
outdoor exhibit called Heritage Farm. YouColorado's flowing stream. Also, the IMAX
can see demonstrations of farming andTheater, just outside the park, provides a
craftwork from the "olden days," ride avisually stunning overview of the Grand
horse-drawn wagon, or pet farm animals in aCanyon and its history.From Interstate 40 in
barnyard petting zoo.Before leavingwestern Arizona, you'll have a number of
Albuquerque, make absolutely sure that thepossiblities for continuing your road trip.
boutique-lovers in your family visit Old TownContinue on I-40, and you'll head into
Albuquerque, where you can find unique,California...towards the beaches and theme
hand-crafted merchandise while exploring theparks of Los Angeles. Or...head northwest on
nooks and courtyards of Albuquerque'sUS Highway 93, and you'll soon reach the
original old adobes. Old Town Albuquerque isbright neon lights of Las Vegas. Or, still
also a great place to dine, to relax in aanother alternative--head north from
Spanish-style plaza, or to take interestingFlagstaff and view the many natural wonders
photographs. On the other hand, make sureof Utah, including Arches National Park, Zion
the theme park lovers in your group get toNational Park, and Bryce Canyon National
Cliff's Amusement Park for a dose of thrills.park. What a delightful choice!Author Vicki
Cliff's hosts the state's largest rollerFunes has been traveling Interstate 40 at
coaster, the "New Mexico Rattler," and otherregular intervals since it was, indeed, old
scream-inducing attractions. For familiesRoute 66. To discover more exciting vacation
with children, Cliffs also offers a goodattractions along I-40, check out the
selection of family and "kiddie" rides, as"Interstate 40 Road Trip Planner" page of her
well.Time to get on the road again!website (which is called "Family Vacation
Traveling along Interstate 40 westward,Getaways at Los Angeles Theme Parks.
you'll soon reach Sky City, New Mexico.



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