Seligman

It was 25 miles and 30 minutes from the Grand Canyon Caverns to Seligman. Seligman started as a railroad town and became well known in the heyday of Route 66. When Seligman was bypassed by I-40 in 1978, it suffered a tremendous economic blow until its residents petitioned the state of Arizona to make Route 66 a historic highway. This brought renewed interest in Seligman as old-town Americana. It gained even more fame when it was known as the inspiration for Radiator Springs in the Pixar movie "Cars."

Entering Seligman, you'll start to see references to "Cars."

The Roadkill Cafe is located on the western entrance into town. The sign says "You Kill It, We Grill It."

The Route 66 Motel is located next door to the Roadkill Cafe.

More murals featuring "Cars."

The Copper Cart is now a motoporium and gift shop.

You'll find Tow Mater out front

along with other cars

including old cars

with wooden spokes.

They really know how to capitalize on the "Cars" movie.

Turn left on Main Street and drive 1 block to find the Seligman Grocery store. I love this mural with the rusted car in front.

Back on Route 66, you'll find Delgadillo's Sno-Cap Drive-In.

This is iconic Route 66 but unfortunately, it was closed when we visited.

Go around to the back of the Drive-In to see all the quirky things that Juan Delgadillo collected,

including a car fit for a parade.

More "Cars" references

and old-time gas pumps.

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