Route 66

There are little tourist towns along Route 66 and this one in Arizona is not too far from the Grand Canyon. I think many of the old towns  on Route 66 died off as the new interstate system bypassed some of them. Some continue to survive with the help of travelers like me and my parents. It's hard to beat good BBQ and beer in the afternoon. I remember regretting to buy some local craft beer and loving that Elvis statue. These places are so much better than the McDonald's along the freeway. My Dad has told me stories about heading West on the old highways like Route 66 when he was a kid.