Top Attractions in Winslow
- Standin' on the Corner Park. 2,225.
- Rock Art Canyon Ranch. 142.
- Meteor Crater & Barringer Space Museum. 3,795.
- Little Painted Desert County Park. 130.
- Homolovi State Park. 251.
- 9/11 Remembrance Garden. Points of Interest & Landmarks • Gardens.
- Old Trails Museum. Speciality Museums.
- Apache Death Cave.
Flamboyant signs were placed along the highway, and Miller named his establishment "Fort Two Guns" as an homage to silent movie actor William S."Two Guns" Hart, with whom Miller claimed to have previously worked. The Cundiffs applied for a post office under the name "Two Guns" in 1924, but it was refused.
Winslow commemorates its place in pop culture with a statue of Glenn Frey circa 1972 on the corner of Old Hwy 66 (W 2nd St) and Kinsley Ave. Meanwhile, the owners of the Dog Haus in Flagstaff claim their corner as the true location inspiration.
Standing on the Corner Winslow Arizona: the ParkBut the town realized they should give these visitors something to see so in 1999 they created “Standing on the Corner Park†at the intersection of Route 66 and North Kinsley Avenue right in the center of town.
Famous the world over for a single line in an Eagles song, Winslow, Arizona is more than just a throwback town to the days of Route 66. With petroglyphs, outdoor adventures, and the best-preserved meteor impact site on earth, Winslow combines history and nature's beauty, in one place.
The Little Painted Desert is 18 miles (29 km) north of Winslow.
The city of Winslow lies 34 miles to the west on Historic Route 66 and Interstate 40. Route 66 was the primary east-west transportation artery through WInslow until it was by-passed by I-40 in the late 1970s.
Yes it is just a big hole in the ground. But what a nice meteor crater. The drive to it is beautiful, the crater is cool and the museum and gift shops are better than expected. If you are interested in geology and/or astronomy, it is well worth the trip.
Though only 9,500 people call Winslow Arizona their home, hundreds of thousands make the stop each year in the northern Arizona city off Interstate 40 to take their picture standing on the corner of eastbound Historic Route 66 (Second St.) and Kinsley St.
The south rim of Grand Canyon National Park is a 3.5-hour drive from Phoenix. Take Interstate 17 north from Phoenix to Flagstaff. From Flagstaff take Route 180 northwest to the south entrance and the park's visitor center. Or take Highway 89 to Route 64 to the park's east entrance.
Located in Northern Arizona, the Painted Desert stretches from the Grand Canyon National Park eastward to the Petrified Forest National Park, with a large portion lying within the Navajo Nation.
5 Can't-Miss Stops on the Phoenix to Sedona Drive
- Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona. The first stop, Camelback Mountain, is located just outside of the city of Phoenix.
- Tonto Natural Bridge in Pine, Arizona.
- Arcosanti in Mayer, Arizona.
- Montezuma Castle in Camp Verde, Arizona.
- The town of Jerome, Arizona.
Sedona is a breathtaking desert town and is one of the best day trips from Phoenix. Located right in the middle between Phoenix and Grand Canyon South Rim, it's also a perfect place to spend your day when driving from Phoenix to Flagstaff, Tusayan, or to Grand Canyon Village. Welcome to Sedona!
The 20 Worst Places to Live in Arizona
- Phoenix. Phoenix is huge.
- Holbrook. Last year, 86 burglaries were reported in Holbrook.
- Tucson. Arizona's second-largest city advertises itself as “America's biggest small townâ€.
- Kingman.
- Avra Valley.
- South Tucson.
- Snowflake.
- Coolidge.
The most dangerous areas in Phoenix is based on data from the local law enforcement agency and when not available, also includes estimates based on demographic data.
- Central City. Population 55,934.
- Alahambra. Population 134,116.
- Encanto. Population 54,597.
- South Mountain.
- North Mountain.
- Maryvale.
- Estrella.
- Camelback East.
With a crime rate of 68 per one thousand residents, Winslow has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 15.
The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Casa Grande is 1 in 36. Based on FBI crime data, Casa Grande is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Arizona, Casa Grande has a crime rate that is higher than 71% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.
The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Quartzsite is 1 in 34. Based on FBI crime data, Quartzsite is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Arizona, Quartzsite has a crime rate that is higher than 73% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.
FBI data: Kansas City ranks in top 10 of highest violent crime rates in U.S.
| City | Number of Violent Crimes in 2020 | Rate per 100,000 people |
|---|
| Milwaukee | 9,407 | 1,629 |
| Kansas City, MO | 7,919 | 1,558 |
| Lansing, MI | 1,699 | 1,508 |
| Springfield, MO | 2,545 | 1,504 |
Surprise AZ has incredibly low crime ratesIt goes without saying, Surprise AZ is one of the safest places in the country to live. Total crime in Surprise is 47% lower than the rest of Arizona and 36% lower than the national average. Even better, the crime rate has plummeted by an additional 17% just this year.
Kingman is in the 16th percentile for safety, meaning 84% of cities are safer and 16% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Kingman's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities. The rate of crime in Kingman is 49.81 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.
