Winslow - Take It Easy
If you are a music fan, then chances are you already have heard of Winslow, Arizona, mentioned in the Eagles # 1 hit single of the 70s, "Take It Easy". In Winslow, you can "Take It Easy"; at The Standin on the Corner Park, where you will see a life size bronze statue and a two story mural depicting the story behind the famous song. Be sure to read the inscribed bricks that pave the park! The park also features the artwork of muralist John Pugh and sculptor Ron Adamson.
But that's not all! Whether your thing is music, art, history or discovering the beauty of nature you can easily spend several days exploring this charming railroad town. Winslow offers everything from antique car shows to rodeos, Native American culture to cowboy culture, rock climbing, rock art or rock music. We think Winslow has it all!
Land of the Ancient Hopi village of Homolovi, we invite you to experience our history at the Old Trails Historical Museum, opened in 1985 in an old back building located in the heart of the downtown business district. The building, constructed in 1920, still contains its original tile floor, marble counters, and a vault, adding to the historic ambiance of the museum and houses many exhibits, centered around the Hopi, Navajo and Anasazi artifacts, Route 66, Fred Harvey and La Posada Hotel , Santa Fe Railroad, vintage clothing, western ranch life and an outstanding collection of antique bottles. And for an outstanding example of Southwestern architecture, be sure and visit the completely restored La Posada Hotel with its beautiful gardens as well.
Next, visit Brigham City, the restoration sight of a fort built by Mormon pioneers in 1876. Located on La Prade Lane, you can experience this Mormon settlement for yourself. While this is a "restoration-in-progress", the parts of remaining buildings and the story behind the fort make for a memorable visit.
The first recognized permanent settler, Thomas F. McMillan, arrived in 1876. During the 1880s, Flagstaff began to grow, opening its first post office and attracting the booming railroad industry. By 1886, Flagstaff was the largest city on the main line between Albuquerque and the West Coast. In the early days, the railroads purchased land in the west from the Federal Government, which was then sold to individuals to help finance the railroad projects.
Winslow also offers a wide range of outdoor activities at nearby Clear Creek, which include canoeing, fishing, swimming and picnicking. Folks who bring their canoes with them can take the creek all the way to Clear Creek Canyon, a deep rock canyon which is a magnificent, secluded sight - a real treat, which few people get to see!
While you are here, we are sure you will want to take the time to pay your respects for the victims of 9/11 at our own Remembrance Garden, where two of the original steel gridirons from the World Trade Center towers stick up from a concrete base accompanied by a plaque that reads:
"These two steel beams from the World Trade Center, entrusted to the citizens of Winslow by the City of New York, along with this flag that was flown at the Pentagon, stand as the centerpiece of our Remembrance Garden. The words "United We Stand" remind the world that we will not fear terrorism. We hereby dedicate this Garden to Northern Arizona's promise that 'WE WILL NEVER FORGET'"
And last but not least, be sure and get a view of the Little Painted Desert County Park at sunset. It's a perfect ending to a perfect day at Winslow!
Sources:
The City of Winslow,
The Standin at the Corner Park Website
Winslow Chamber of Commerce Website
Remembrance Garden
