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The condition of RT 66 varies here in AZ. For the most part, the road is in good condition in Flagstaff and west of Flagstaff. Williams and Flagstaff embrace being RT 66 towns and have much to offer and see, too much to list here. There are many other towns along this stretch that may interest you. For the most part, it is continuous.
East of Flagstaff, the actual road is not continuous. You'll have to drive on Interstate 40 in some areas. There are some RT 66 points of interest along the interstate that you can check out. The pavement condition varies along this stretch.
Joseph City has the Jack Rabbit Trading Post and a small stretch of RT 66. Sometimes there is neat stuff in there, sometimes there is not. This is the sight of the iconic yellow sign with HERE IT IS on it. Winslow is a small rail road town that has a few shops and a famous corner you can stand on. Holbrook is a neat place that is bigger (not by much) than Winslow. If you want to spend the night at the Wig Wam in Holbrook, you will need to make reservations. From what I am told, they sell out almost every night. We stayed the night once. Not a bad place, but it is not modern.
July through September is monsoon season in AZ, and the high country can get pounded with rain from time to time. Listen to the weather station on XM, if you still subscribe.
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