Day 12 started with a bit of a lie-in, which was a nice change of pace after all the early mornings. We had a few shops we wanted to check out in Seligman, and thankfully, they didn’t open until 10am, so we could have a more leisurely morning. As we were wandering around, we noticed the town was a bit busier than usual—three buses rolled into town while we were exploring. Up until now, we’ve been pretty lucky with avoiding the tourist crowds, but that was starting to change.
Shopping in Seligman – The Sales Rack Strikes Again
I stumbled upon a lovely sweatshirt in the sales rack of one of the souvenir shops, which I’m definitely bringing home as a little reminder of our adventure. The curiosity shops in Seligman were full of gems like that—perfect for picking up quirky little mementoes.
Delgadilla’s Snow Cap Drive-In – A Classic Stop
By 10am, we were raring to go for our next stop: Delgadilla’s Snow Cap Drive-In. This is a Route 66 classic, and I was eager to try the famous peanut milkshake. I also ordered a taco (because why not, right?). The food was great, and the vibe was super nostalgic—exactly what you imagine when you think of a classic American drive-in.
Hackberry – A Postcard-Perfect Trading Post
Next, we drove to Hackberry, where we stopped at the Hackberry General Store for some photos. This stop was like stepping back in time with its vintage Route 66 signs and memorabilia. We made sure to grab some fun souvenirs before hitting the road again. The roads were getting straighter, with very light traffic, and we noticed a surprising number of freight trains. It was actually quite mind-boggling how many Prime containers were on these trains and how many trucks on the interstate were also decked out in Prime logos. It’s like Route 66 has its very own version of the “Prime Highway” running through it.
Kingman – Route 66 Sign Photos and Passport Stamps
We rolled into Kingman next, where we stopped to take a photo with the car under the Route 66 sign. It’s one of those classic photo ops you can’t miss. After grabbing a few shots, we headed to the Visitors Centre to collect another passport stamp and, of course, use the restroom before exploring more of the town. We also had a quick stop at Mr D’s Route 66 Diner to check out the local sights and get some more photos before heading out on the road to Las Vegas.
Las Vegas – A Slightly More Relaxed Arrival
We made it to Las Vegas in good time, but our first stop was the famous Las Vegas sign. However, when we arrived at the end of the strip, we were greeted by a massive queue of tourists all eager for their photo op. We decided to skip the queue and move on to other adventures.
Our next stop was more personal: we visited my Uncle’s grave. It was a touching moment to see where he’s buried, and it felt nice to pay our respects. From there, we went to visit a friend of Anne and Lia’s, where we were staying for the night. They were incredibly kind and made us feel right at home. We spent a lovely afternoon chatting before heading off to my other cousins’ houses to catch up with family for the evening.Dinner, Repacking, and Another Day Ahead
By 8pm, we were heading back to our accommodation via Wholefoods to grab some dinner. After a long day, we spent the evening repacking our bags. I’d done a bit of shopping before the trip, so I had some extra things that Lia had kindly picked up for me in Vegas. After the repacking was done, I headed off to bed around 11pm. We’ve got an early start tomorrow as we need to head back to Kingman, then onto Oatman and finally California, our last state on this epic road trip!
Tomorrow’s another exciting day on this road trip as we hit the last stops before heading into California. Stay tuned for more Route 66 fun! 🚗💨