Plan Your Visit
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Ash Fork Rt 66 Museum
Address: 901 Old Rte 66, Ash Fork, AZ 86320
Mailing Address: PO Box 1234, Ash Fork, AZ 86320
Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am - 4pm
Admission: FREE
Phone: 928-637-0204
Email: AshForkRT66museum@gmail.comWelcome to Ash Fork, Arizona—where the Mother Road meets history, hospitality, and hometown pride! Whether you're just passing through or planning a full day of exploration, start your adventure at the Ash Fork Route 66 Historic Museum. From there, we've created four suggested visit plans to help you make the most of your time.
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Quick Stop: 1 Hour or Less - Perfect for road trippers on a schedule!
Start at the Ash Fork Route 66 Historic Museum. Browse our exhibits, take a selfie with the Model T, and grab a unique Route 66 souvenir from our gift shop.
Stretch your legs on the Historic Walk around the building—18 plaques celebrating Ash Fork's rich past.
Use our restrooms, refill your water, and enjoy a quick picnic in our shaded outdoor area..
A Couple of Hours - Dive a little deeper into Ash Fork!
Begin at the museum and Historic Walk.
Take a self-guided driving tour of our town’s historic buildings (map available at the museum). Stop to admire the Santa Fe Water Tower or snap a photo of the Ash Fork Mural.
Grab a bite at one of our local gems: Ranch House Café for hometown burgers, Spice Grill & Bar for a taste of India, Piccadilly Pizza & Subs for pizza and fudge.
Visit a few local shops: Museum Gift Shop for classic Route 66 souvenirs, Six Shooter Molly for authentic Western goods, Leverone Family Farm for handmade gifts.
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Half-Day Explorer - Stretch your legs and your imagination.
Kick things off at the museum, then head to Centennial Park to relax or let the kids play.
Enjoy a scenic drive to: Partridge Creek Bridge, Crookton Overpass, Settler’s Cemetery.
Break for lunch at One 9 Travel Center, TA Travel Center, or The American Legion (open evenings).
End your trip with shopping or a return to any spots you missed.
Full-Day Adventure - For the Route 66 enthusiast and Arizona explorer.
Start at the Ash Fork Route 66 Historic Museum and pick up maps and brochures.
Choose a destination just outside of town: Beale Wagon Road Historic Trail, Kaibab National Forest, Stone Dam & Steel Dam, Johnson Tunnel, Dante’s Descent (Devil’s Hole), Route 66 Bike Tour (1922 & 1932 sections)
Return to Ash Fork for dinner and one last photo op by our neon signs and historic buildings.
Where to Stay
Canyon’s Edge Route 66 Motel -
Classic roadside motel with remodeled rooms right on Route 66. Call 928-637-2514Interstate 40 Grand Canyon RV Park & Campground - RV, tent, and cabin camping with full amenities. Call 928-637-9897
A Spark in the Dark Campground -Primitive stargazing retreat. Search online for reservations.
Boondocking - Contact the museum for nearby forest camping spots.
Airbnb - Tiny homes and off-grid cabins available in the area.
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