Winslow, Arizona blossomed into the national consciousness after The Eagles mentioned the city in their hit song “Take it Easy.” Now, tourists flock to take pictures next to the Standin’ on the Corner Park and mural, but that’s not all the city has to offer. “Winslow has a huge history for a town of its size,” says Ann-Mary J. Lutzick, Director of the Old Trails Museum. “Historic Route 66 runs downtown, and there are Native American sites that people can see nearby.” Winslow hasn’t seen a significant population change in the last decade, but new businesses and restaurants continue to open, and community events are growing. The city’s location is also worth noting. “Winslow is like the middle of a wheel, where the spokes represent other destinations within a day’s drive,” says Lutzick.
The Standin' on the Corner mural in Winslow continues to attract tourists from all over the country.
The Historic Route 66 runs through Downtown Winslow and features historic sites.
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Annual festivals, cultural spots and a giant crater
One of Winslow’s most popular events is the annual Standin’ on the Corner Festival downtown, which features two days of cover bands, professional dancers and cornhole and horseshoe tournaments. It's home to the World’s Smallest Church and the 9/11 Memorial Garden with two steel beams from the World Trade Center. Both are found along Route 66. Cultural sites like the Homolovi State Park, a few miles from town, highlight the history of the local Native American Hopi Tribe, and visitors can head west to the crate where a meteorite crashed 50,000 years ago.
The 9/11 Memorial Garden in Winslow features two steel beams from the World Trade Center.
Winslow is home to the World's Smallest Church located along Route 66.
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Smaller housing lots near downtown
The median sale price for single-family homes here is $221,500, lower than the state and national median. Near downtown, minimal traditional dwellings built between the early 1900s and ‘50s typically sit on a sliver of an acre with up to three bedrooms. Many are separated by metal fences and range from about $100,000 to $250,000. In the northern Blue Ridge neighborhood, ranch-style, A-frame and what are locally known as modern mountain homes from the 1980s to early 2020s sit on larger, wooded lots. Prices range from $250,000 to $550,000, while custom-built mountain modern homes on at least an acre sell for between $600,000 and $950,000.
Older Ranch-style homes in Downtown Winslow are separated by usually metal fences.
Some parts of Winslow have newer Ranch-style and Traditional homes.
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Sports and water activities
Winslow’s Recreation Department holds classes, swimming lessons and league volleyball games. Kayakers, swimmers and anglers can enjoy the Clear Creek Reservoir south of town; the area also features hiking trails and campsites. History buffs can scan QR Codes tacked on area landmarks to learn more about them.
Winslow's Recreation Department holds sports events and offers swimming lessons in the indoor pool.
Clear Creek Reservoir, south of Winslow, is a popular spot for kayakers and anglers.
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Eateries near Winslow’s famous mural and statue
Downtown features family- and locally owned eateries outfitted in southwestern motifs. Menus offer southwestern and Tex-Mex fare, along with breakfast plates. Cafes, gift shops and small businesses line Route 66. Winslow’s famous “Standin’ on the Corner” two-story mural and a life-size statue of singer-songwriter Glenn Frey of the Eagles is located across from the retro Sipp Shoppe. There’s a massive U.S. 66 sign painted on the intersection where the park is located, making it a picturesque spot. The city’s lone shopping center, North Park Plaza, contains grocery stores and big-box stores like Walmart are found north of Interstate 5. Throughout the year, Eagle Pavilion hosts the Mother Road Farmers Market, where local vendors sell fresh produce and crafts.
Near Winslow's famous mural are locally owned eateries outfitted in southwestern motifs.
North Plaza Park in Winslow includes grocery stores and popular chain restaurants.
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Historic Route 66 and Interstate 40
Interstate 40 runs through the city, but circumvents downtown, leading about 58 miles west to Flagstaff. A section of Historic U.S. Route 66 joins I-40. Another major thoroughfare, State Route 99, leads south out of town. Winslow Public Transit buses provide Dial-A-Ride services within city limits, and Amtrak offers rides to California and New Mexico. Little Colorado Medical Center sits in the city’s northern end, and Winslow-Lindbergh Regional Airport, whose spot was chosen by Charles Lindbergh along the first transcontinental airline route, is just south of the railroad tracks. However, it doesn't offer commercial flights.
Amtrak pick-up from Winslow offers rides to California and New Mexico.
Interstate 40 runs through Winslow and leads west toward Flagstaff.
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Public schools and a community college
Winslow Unified School District earns a B from Niche and serves approximately 1,900 students. There’s also a preschool academy here that focuses on inquiry-based learning. Nearby Northland Pioneer College features Direct to Work degree programs in areas such as automotive technology and cosmetology.
Winslow High School provides a safe but rigorous learning environment for its students.
Northland Pioneer College in Winslow offers programs for over a dozen industries.
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Decreasing crime and hot summers
According to Arizona Crime Statistics, Winslow’s violent and property crime rates dropped 17% and 19%, respectively, between 2023 and 2024. Lutzick says Winslow’s summers are hot, but the city does have cold winter days. “We’ll see a little bit of snow, but it doesn’t usually stay around a long time.”
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