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Winslow
Winslow lies in the Little Colorado River Valley in the scenic splendor of Northern Arizona's high desert plains. It is ideally located as a border community to the Navajo and Hopi Reservations. Winslow has been given the distinct honor of being rated one of the top 10 "Best Weather Cities" in the United States by the Farmers Almanac. Founded in 1882. Winslow was established by the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company as a main division point for the Southwest United States. Today it is still the same, only the railroad company is now the Burlington Northern Santa Fe. Laid back, but with a thriving industry at its heart, Winslow has a more than 100-year history of being a "City in Motion."
For Visitors Information:
523 W. Second Street
Winslow, AZ 86004
(928) 289-2434
Visit the Official Winslow Website
- County: Navajo
- Year of Incorporation: 1900
- Elevation: 4,880
- Population: 10,500
Winslow Attractions
On your visit to Winslow, make sure you stop at The Standin' on a Corner Park, made famous by the Eagles in their number one hit song, "Take It Easy". You also won't want to miss the historic La Posada Hotel, a Fred Harvey Hotel and restaurant that has been fully restored to its beautiful glory, and the Old Trails Museum, which houses fantastic displays and collections that depict Winslow's diverse history. One of Northern Arizona's hidden treasures, McHood Park/Clear Creek Reservoir is also nearby, offering freshwater swimming, fishing, boating and more.
The Winslow Visitors Center, housed in the historic Hubbell Building - a major Southwest Trading Post through the late 1960s - is a great place to start your trip, as are the exciting art galleries, gift and souvenir shops, restaurants, festivals and more along historic Route 66, which runs through downtown.
Winslow History & Culture
Winslow was first settled in 1880 and quickly grew, gaining a post office within two years. The railroad chose Winslow's location because it had the surest supply of water to accomodate the steam engines of the day and it was the easiest place to cross the Little Colorado River in the area. The city is named after General Edward F. Winslow, the railroad company president at the time.
But long before the town was settled, civilizations thrived in the Winslow area, beginning with the ancient Hopi village of Homolovi, now a state park. Later, the Mormon settlement of Brigham City, now undergoing restoration, was founded. Today, Winslow is very much in touch with its past, in tune with the present, and right on target for its future.
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