Winslow: “Take It Easy” in Winslow
Decades after the release of the Eagles song, “Take It Easy,” Winslow, AZ still gets visitors because of it to this day. As if being immortalized in song by the best-selling American rock group of all time wasn’t enough, this Navajo County city also draws tourists as home of the world’s best-preserved meteor crater. Finding accommodations to stay in isn’t a problem, as there are plenty of hotels and motels for all types of travelers. To get here, you may drive along the old Route 66, or fly into TYZ-Taylor Municipal Airport or Show Low Regional Airport, the nearest major airports to Winslow.
Best Time to Visit
The warmest time is generally from June thru September with temperatures rarely falling below 15.2°C at night. Such warm weather brings in the most visitors and is the perfect time to head out for some warm-weather activities. The winter season is dry and cold, but also offers the best deals from Winslow, AZ hotels.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Book a room for a day or more at the Quality Inn to stay near the city center, or at the Best Western Plus Winslow Inn to be nearer to attractions like the Homolovi Ruins State Park. You can head on out to the Rock Art Ranch to see the biggest and best-preserved collections of ancient petroglyphs, or drive out to the Arizona Meteor Crater located just outside Winslow, AZ. But don’t leave before taking a look at the famous statue on the corner at the Standin' on the Corner Park.