Seligman
The town that saved Route 66
Seligman is where Route 66 was saved from oblivion. When I-40 bypassed the town in 1978, barber Angel Delgadillo founded the Historic Route 66 Association in 1987 and sparked a global preservation movement. Today Seligman is a perfectly preserved snapshot of 1950s roadside America — and the inspiration for Pixar's Radiator Springs.
The Snow Cap Drive-In, opened by Juan Delgadillo (Angel's brother) in 1953, is a Route 66 institution where the mustard bottle squirts string and the door handle comes off. Angel's Barbershop is now a souvenir shop and unofficial Route 66 museum.
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Seligman Historic District
CAN'T MISSThe Snow Cap Drive-In (opened by Juan Delgadillo in 1953), Angel's Barbershop turned souvenir shop, and a row of vintage signs and motels make Seligman the most intact Route 66 town in Arizona.
Snow Cap Drive-In
CAN'T MISSOpened by Juan Delgadillo in 1953, this quirky roadside stand serves burgers, hot dogs, and soft serve with a heavy dose of practical jokes.
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Snow Cap Drive-In
American$RT66 CLASSICRoute 66 institution since 1953. Quirky burgers, hot dogs, and soft serve served with a heavy dose of practical jokes — the mustard bottle squirts string, the door handle comes off.
Tips for Visiting Seligman
Seligman is the inspiration for Pixar's Radiator Springs — fans will recognize the vibes immediately.
Visit Angel's Barbershop (now a souvenir shop) to see Route 66 preservation history firsthand.
The Snow Cap is seasonal — check hours before visiting in winter.