Day 11: Chambers AZ to Sedona AZ
Postcard from Sedona
The leg from Chamber to Flagstaff is not particularly interesting with the 140 miles being pretty much all on the highway.
– Pro: it is pretty quick.
– Exception: the “Here It Is” rabbit is awesome.
From Flagstaff to Sedona (an additional 35 miles detour from the Route 66) everything changes: forget the desert. Pine trees and lush vegetation make you wonder if you have been magically transported to a sunny version of Washington State. Or to the Italian Alps.
Writing from the beer garden of a brewery cause alcohol is not a solution to any of your problems but boy: it damn helps.
Driving from Chambers to Sedona Cheat Sheet
Accommodation in Sedona, AZ
- Aiden by Best Western @ Sedona, 2545 W Highway 89a, Sedona, AZ, 86336. Lovely motel, with a pretty good on site restaurant and a pool from where you can enjoy the view of the mountains all around.
Where to eat and what to see between Chambers, AZ and Sedona, AZ
- Jack Rabbit Trading Post, 3386 U.S. Rt. 66, Joseph City, AZ 86032 A must stop for everyone driving the Route 66. The place technically is a convenience store where you can buy a plethora of souvenirs and memorabilia. But the cool parts are both the giant Jack the rabbit (yes you can seat on it) and the famous “HERE IT IS” sign. You can’t miss it.
- Oak Creek Brewing, 2000-2198 Yavapai Dr Sedona, AZ 86336. There is no shortage of beers in Sedona. This brewery has nice beer flight options and a pretty cool beer garden.
Driving from Chambers to Sedona FAQ
between Chambers and Sedona there are 165 miles.
It takes 2 hours and half to drive no stop from Chambers to Sedona. It took me about 5 hours due to some stops for pictures and food.
The landscape varies dramatically: you start driving through the desert and end driving in an almost alpine landscape.
Sure thing it is Jack Rabbit Trading Post. An iconic sign that you can’t miss while driving on the route 66.
A SUV midsize probably is a good choice. The temperatures might be pretty high and especially getting to Sedona, the road has lots on in and out turns. That said this route can be done with any car
Route 66 pictures: photos taken from Chambers to Sedona
My itinerary on the Route 66
- Route 66 the ultimate American road trip
- Day 1: Chicago to Springfield
- Day 2: Springfield to Cuba
- Day 3: Cuba to Carthage
- Day 4: Carthage to Oklahoma City
- Day 5: Oklahoma City to Amarillo
- Day 6: Amarillo to Tucumcari
- Day 7: Tucumcari to Santa Fe
- Day 8: Santa Fe to Gallup
- Day 9: Gallup to Bluff
- Day 10: Bluff to Chambers
- Day 11: Chambers to Sedona
- Day 12: Sedona to Kingman
- Day 13: Kingman to Barstow
- Day 14: Barstow to Santa Monica
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