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Saturday, Nov 7 · To Page

Route 66, Horseshoe Bend & a balloon glow

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≈190miles of driving
13stops
Day done: Sedona to Page, with Horseshoe Bend at sunset.
13 of 13 stops · 1 skipped
Today's drive

  1. 9:19 AM

    Morning coffee

    Freeform Specialty Coffee, Sedona · Food

    Freeform Specialty Coffee's red rock storefront in Sedona
    Our notes · Food

    Very good coffee. Heads up, there can be a line because it's that good.

  2. 9:40 AM

    On the road

    89A through Oak Creek Canyon is closed, so down 179 and up I-17 to Flagstaff

  3. 11:40 AM

    Light bite at Macy's

    Macy's European Coffeehouse, downtown Flagstaff. Saturdays get busy, so expect a short wait · Food

    Macy's European Coffee House storefront in downtown Flagstaff
    Our notes · Food

    The coffee was good and the avocado was good. Keep in mind it's a vegetarian place.

  4. 12:00 PM

    Lunch at Brews & Cues

    Downtown Flagstaff, for the chicken club sandwich · Food

    The Brews & Cues sign on a sandstone building in downtown Flagstaff
    Our notes · Food

    The chicken club sandwich was great. The bartender was very friendly and helpful.

  5. 12:59 PM

    Route 66 sign

    Photo stop at the Route 66 sign on the east side of Flagstaff, with the San Francisco Peaks behind

    Our car parked by the Route 66 signA selfie together under the Route 66 signStanding under the Route 66 sign with the peaks behind
  6. 1:45 PM

    Cameron Trading Post

    A stretch and a look around the trading post

    The Cameron Trading Post storefront, established 1916
  7. 2:26 PM

    Cameron to Page

    On the way to the hotel

  8. 3:21 PM

    Through the Echo Cliffs

    Add-on

    The red rock cut on US-89, on the way to Page · Place

  9. 3:57 PM

    Hyatt Place Page

    Planned 3:30 PM

    Checked in at the hotel in Page · Stay

  10. 4:45 PM

    Horseshoe Bend at sunset

    Planned 4:50 PM

    Walking the trail out to the rim · Place

    Horseshoe Bend at sunset, the Colorado River curving around the red rockJonatan and Jenny at the Horseshoe Bend overlook at sunsetJonatan and Jenny at the Horseshoe Bend rail at sunset, the river bend behind them
    Our notes · Place
  11. 6:10 PM

    Dinner at Rustic Thistle

    Planned 6:30 PM

    Dinner in Page · Food

    Our notes · Food

    We had the chicken teriyaki bowl and short rib, and it was amazing.

  12. 7:25 PM

    Balloon festival glow

    Add-on

    Lake Powell Blvd, Page, we came across it by chance · Place

    A hot air balloon glowing at night over the street in Page
  13. 7:49 PM

    Quick stop at Sonic

    Add-on

    Sonic Drive-In, Page · Food

    A Sonic drink held up at the drive-in in Page at night
  14. 8:06 PM

    Back at the hotel, watching the UM game

    Hyatt Place Page lobby · Stay

    The Miami vs Notre Dame game on the TV in the Hyatt Place lobby