It was the perfect graduation celebration and kick-off to summer!
(P.S. Thank you so much for all of the graduation wishes :-)
We made our way through the American Southwest and more...
Route 66
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Four Corners, USA
Aspen, Colorado
Moab, Utah
I will be sharing a few of our photos in upcoming posts...
Today, we'll be getting our kicks on Route 66!
Route 66 by Chuck Berry
Our first stop from California was our neighbor state, Arizona.
We stayed in Williams, about an hour away from the Grand Canyon, in Arizona's oldest hotel: The Grand Canyon Hotel.
It was not your typical chain, but very historic and charming.
It was also affordable (traveling on a budget IS possible!) I loved it.
The hotel was located right on the famous
Route 66.
There was even an option to take the train to the Grand Canyon.
After exploring the little town of Williams
and stuffing our bellies at a Route 66 styled diner,
we decided to kick up our feet and rest for the Grand Canyon the following day.
Stay tuned for a very GRAND post.
~Jess~
26 comments:
Wow! That is the kind of road trip my husband and I have been dreaming about!
Looking frward to more pictures!
Hi Jess! This looks amazing:) I grew up in S. CA and miss this area.. it's a must see. I like the "old west" feel. I remember taking the mule ride down into the Grand Canyon. The 66 diner must have been delicious!
Have a great weekend. xxleslie
Hey, Jess! I love WIlliams, AZ. We used to live in Scottsdale, and we took a little trip up there. I miss being a Zonie!
xo,
RJ
Hi Sheri(:)
Love the purple flowers below..and wow what a cool trip ..someday I want to take the route 66(:)
great post..
love the Williams ..rooms..wow
Happy weekend to you too (:)
hugsp
Afernoon Jess, Thanks for taking us on a Rte 66 trip! I sooooo enjoyed this! Hubby and I LOVE to do these types of trips!! Can't wait for the GRAND post! Thank you for your SWEET comments you left and....the farmhouse we live in is 17 years old. I just sold my home (the one in the header)after living there 18 years! It was bittersweet....but the right thing to do. Actually, (long story) my sister built the home we live in now.....Anyway, LOVE your blog and I'm happy I came upon it!! Blessings Girls~~~Roxie
Jess- What a wonderful trip. I love that old Route 66 and remember traveling a lot of it back in the 70's. I stayed at that same hotel in 1972! What fun- can't wait to see more-xo Diana
HI THERE JESS and SHERI!
What a grand tour, indeed! LOVE this area of our country. Have fun my friends! Anita
Oh, I can only say WOW!!! What an exciting trip!!! Wonderful photos!!
And warmy graduation congratulations from me to you!!♥
Hugs, Marikki
What a great trip you have make....love your pictures...enjoy the weekend...can;t wait to see more...love Ria...x !
Hi dear Jess,
Woow you have grand tour,beautiful places:)
Have a nice weekend!
Hugs
Nely
I LOVE it. What fun.
louisellen,
Thank you for following us at Red Rose Alley. I appreciate that so much. I couldn't find a link for you, so if you have a blog, let us know and I will check it out as well. Hope you visit us again soon.
~Sheri
Hi Jess,
What fun to travel the USA, I've done it many times over the past half century and some. There are so many amazing places to visit. I look forward to seeing more of your photos. Don't you love place with history? I do.
Hugs, Cindy
I would love to take a trip along Rt.66...in our hot rod of course..great photo's...
Thank you for the tour of route 66.. I really enjoyed it.. And I love this Grand Canyon Hotel... Like taking a trip back in time.
Thanks so much for sharing
blessings,
Penny
beautiful captures...lovely place to be!
Great shots! We lived in Arizona for many years and know there are a lot of picturesque places!
So glad you had fun. Susan
What a wonderful sounding trip. Your photos are gorgeous. That last one though made me feel a little scared...looks like you are sitting on the edge of the canyon. :)
Heidi
congratulations Jess..
What a super trip ..all the little towns along your route.. so very American..like we see in the movies.
sending best regards to you..val x
Hi sweet Sheri! Good to see you precious! Bloglovin' is super duper easy. Just Google it and import in a FLASH all of your blog favorites. But unless you had Google Reader, you have nothing to worry about. I was and really am still a little fuzzy about it, but I think we're fine.
HAPPY DAY DEAR ONE! Anita
Yes, I think the changes only effected people who used Google Reader, and I think we would have known it if we did!!!!!!!!!!!
Jess, I LOVE your photos.That would be such a fun trip..xoxo,Susie
Dearest Jess,
Congratulation again for the graduation. wow tanks for sharing this beautiful journey. Amazing Grand Canyon.
incredible places.
wishing you a great week for whole of family
hugs
fantastic road trip
Oh WOW! I think you know by now that we both have the same taste in historic places! I love love love that hotel! What a great trip, so happy you had fun!!!
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Hi Jess, what a fabulous trip. It looks like you had a wonderful time and I love your pics. Going on to the rest of the trip.
Hugs, Celestina Marie
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