Mission

The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to the preservation, protection, and promotion of both the surface, and the memories along Arizona’s portion of Route 66.

 Our History

On February 18, 1987, a group of 15 passionate individuals met at the Copper Cart restaurant in Seligman, Arizona, and formed the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona.  Led by Angel Delgadillo, a barber who grew up on Route 66, this group of passionate people wouldn’t allow the bypassing of the Highway to bypass the heart and soul of America.

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Route 66 may have been created simply as the first cross-continental highway, but today it remains a lasting part of American history with world-wide importance. Route 66 might have been just a page in history books if it weren’t for the Association which led the rebirth of Route 66 and put Route 66 back on the map, not just in Arizona, but across all eight states.

Working tirelessly, this non-profit association has never lost sight of its mission to preserve, protect, and promote the Route.  Over the years, the Association’s efforts have resulted in Arizona’s segment of Route 66 being designated as an Arizona Historic Road, a National Scenic Byway, and attaining All-American Road status, the highest National designation possible.  In addition, the Association continues to assist all of Arizona’s Route 66 communities with preservation and marketing projects.

Association Route 66 Records archived at Northern Arizona University's Cline Library

The Association's records have been archived and partially digitized for the sake of record keeping. Click the title to access the collection.

Shades of Route 66: Celebrating Diversity Along the Historic Route 66 in the state of Arizona

Arizona Route 66 Passport

The Route 66 Passport is your road-map and field guide to Arizona's Route 66 experience! Collect at least 7 stamps from participating locations on your adventure through AZ to be awarded with a certificate by the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona to honor your your dedication and accomplishment.

​Visit our pages of each Route 66 Arizona community to learn more about their history, attractions, and more. Be sure to soak up the and people an culture of Rt. 66 while you're gettin' your kicks - that'll be the biggest reward on what's sure to be an amazing trip.

Fun Run

The first Route 66 Fun Run was held in 1988 to celebrate the historic designation given to Route 66 from Seligman to Kingman. As the year's passed, Route 66 enthusiasts continued to gather to celebrate the road and the unique communities that make it so special. Join us for every May for a fun fill, nostalgic weekend on historic Route 66!