Take a scenic drive along U.S. Route 89A from Fredonia, Arizona to Kanab, Utah. This short 7-mile route crosses dramatic desert landscapes, historic towns, and the Arizona-Utah border in classic Southwestern style.
🕰️ Historic Alignment
Follow the path of history with the Historic Alignment tag, featuring road segments that trace original U.S. highway alignments no longer used today.
The 🕰️ Historic Alignment tag is used for segments of highway that follow a former or original route of a major U.S. highway—often bypassed, decommissioned, or rerouted over time. These alignments may include old pavement, narrow bridges, vintage signage, or remnants of once-thriving roadside towns.
These routes are valuable for their connection to highway history and often appeal to travelers interested in nostalgia, Americana, or the evolution of U.S. road infrastructure. They may no longer carry heavy traffic but still offer a glimpse into the past.
Routes Tagged: 🕰️ Historic Alignment
Arizona Route 389: Colorado City to Fredonia
Explore Arizona’s remote high desert with a drive along State Route 389 from Colorado City to Fredonia. This 32.5-mile route through the Arizona Strip showcases sweeping vistas, historic stops like Pipe Spring National Monument, and stunning views of Vermilion Cliffs.
Interstate 11: Northbound in Las Vegas – Nevada
Drive 5.6 miles north along Interstate 11 (formerly US 95) in Las Vegas, Nevada, from Lake Mead Blvd to the Bruce Woodbury Beltway. Explore this evolving urban freeway and its recent re-designation.
U.S. Route 93: Hoover Dam to Henderson – Nevada
Drive America’s Highways along U.S. Route 93 (now largely superseded by Interstate 11) from the Hoover Dam to Henderson, Nevada. This 12-mile route passes through historic Boulder City and the Mojave Desert before connecting to I-515 in the Las Vegas metro area.
U.S. Route 93: Boulder City to Hoover Dam – Nevada
Follow U.S. Route 93 for 10 scenic miles from Boulder City to Hoover Dam, descending through the Nevada desert into a canyon of history and engineering marvels. This drive captures the dramatic contrast between old and new, desert and dam, solitude and spectacle.
U.S. Route 95: Needles to Nevada – California
Drive 23 quiet, sun-drenched miles along U.S. Route 95 from Interstate 40 near Needles to the Nevada border. This remote stretch of California desert highway traverses the Mojave’s rugged heart, offering solitude, stark beauty, and a true sense of the open road.
Historic Route 66: Cool Springs to Kingman – Arizona
Travel 15 unforgettable miles along Historic Route 66 from Cool Springs to Kingman, Arizona. Experience hairpin curves, desert vistas, and a deep dive into the Mother Road’s rugged charm.
Historic Route 66: Kingman to Cool Springs – Arizona
Drive 15 peaceful miles along Historic Route 66 from Kingman to Cool Springs, Arizona. This gentle desert climb retraces the path of Route 66 travelers just before the legendary ascent into the Black Mountains.
Arizona Route 66: Seligman
Cruise through Seligman, Arizona along a 1.5-mile stretch of Historic Route 66—home to quirky diners, neon nostalgia, and the birthplace of the Route 66 revival.
Historic Route 66 – Stockton Road: Ash Fork to Seligman – Arizona
Take a 17-mile drive through Arizona’s high desert along Historic Route 66 from Ash Fork to Seligman. Explore vintage Americana, quiet landscapes, and the birthplace of the Route 66 revival.
Historic Route 66: Ash Fork – Arizona
Take a short but storied drive through Ash Fork, Arizona on Historic Route 66. Explore Park and Lewis Avenues, see remnants of Route 66’s glory days, and learn why this small town was once Hollywood’s backdrop and a crossroads of American transport.
Historic Route 66: Flagstaff – Arizona
Cruise along 7.6 miles of Historic Route 66 through Flagstaff, Arizona, where pine forests meet railroad history and neon-lit nostalgia. Discover why this northern Arizona town remains a beloved waypoint along America’s Main Street.