Winslow
Eagles' 'Take It Easy' made this town famous
Winslow earned a permanent place in American pop culture when the Eagles released 'Take It Easy' in 1972, written by Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey. The Standing on the Corner Park draws thousands yearly with its life-size bronze statue and trompe-l'oeil mural of a girl in a flatbed Ford.
Nearby, La Posada Hotel — designed by Mary Colter for the Fred Harvey Company in 1930 — is one of the finest historic hotels in the Southwest. The Turquoise Room restaurant inside La Posada serves upscale Southwestern cuisine. Meteor Crater, the best-preserved impact crater on Earth, is 35 miles west.
exploreThings to See & Do
Standing on the Corner Park
CAN'T MISSThe famous corner from the Eagles' 'Take It Easy' (1972) features a life-size bronze statue and a trompe-l'oeil mural of a girl in a flatbed Ford. One of the most photographed spots on all of Route 66.
La Posada Hotel
CAN'T MISSDesigned by Mary Colter for the Fred Harvey Company in 1930, La Posada is one of the finest historic hotels in the Southwest. Beautifully restored with gardens, art, and the acclaimed Turquoise Room restaurant.
Meteor Crater
A 3,900-foot-wide, 570-foot-deep impact crater created 50,000 years ago. The best-preserved impact crater on Earth, with an excellent visitor center and rim trail.
restaurantWhere to Eat
Turquoise Room at La Posada
Southwestern$$$Upscale Southwestern dining inside La Posada Hotel, the 1930 Mary Colter-designed Harvey House masterpiece. Locally sourced ingredients with Native American and Spanish influences.
Tips for Visiting Winslow
Standing on the Corner Park is best visited early morning for photos without crowds.
Book a room at La Posada if you can — it's a once-in-a-lifetime Route 66 experience.
Meteor Crater is 35 miles west — budget 2 hours for the visit.