Route 66 & Iconic Stops in AZ: The REAL Cozy Cone Motel, Starman's Meteor Crater, Here It Is & More

Join us for a fantastic day driving through Arizona as we continue our road trip across the USA and see a bunch of Route 66 and iconic road stops in April 2024! On this day, we visit a 50,000 year old crater caused by a meteor crashing into the earth, aka Meteor Crater, visit a bunch of cool and iconic Route 66 stops, including the famous WigWam Motel in Holbrook, AZ that inspired by the Cozy Cone Motel in the Cars films, the also famous 'Here It Is' Jack Rabbit Trading Post, Standin' On the Corner in Winslow Arizona, and the ruins of some once famous roadside Route 66 stops like the former Twin Arrows ruins and Meteor City. Meteor Crater and Meteor City that we visit in this video, were both featured in the 1984 sci-fi film Starman, and we really enjoyed the dry heat, desert air, mountainous and rocky terrain, mixed with quirky roadside icons of Route 66 and the classic days of the Great American Road Trip!
This is my favorite kind of road trip day, seeing all sorts of amazing sites, from natural wonders to man made curiosities, some left to time and the elements, some still chugging along keeping Americana alive! We met so many kind and wonderful people on this day too! Hope you enjoy a true road trip adventure day seeing the roads of Arizona with us! The trek across the country continues in the next vlog!

[@SuperEnthused]

Here is a list of the videos covering this trek across the USA, in order from start to finish. Hop in the car with us and enjoy the ride: 1. Drive from Orlando to Destin, FL beach: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp_NmpeKrrV5Z8k 2. Drive from Destin to Baton Rouge, LA: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJnJmKiibNpsapI 3. Solar Eclipse TOTALITY in Texas & Meow Wolf Grapevine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIHadnihqtGrrqs 4. Roswell, NM Visiting the TOP UFO & Alien Attractions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3ekp2yAeMZ1j7M 5. Santa Fe & Albuquerque, NM Art, Food & Views: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4GlknebbredZ9k 6. Arizona Route 66, Movie Locations & Meteor Crater: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2SUYqWDZapll80 7. Bedrock City Yabba Dabba Dabba Do theme park AZ: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2KZe59qpKmrr8U 8. Las Vegas! Best Buffet, Stranger Things, High Roller Wheel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGqzhqxmfL2bhJI 9. Driving to CA/ Goodsprings, Primm: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2TEYoJ-jbWkr9U 10. Universal Studios Hollywood: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3PUoYaAfbKnj6c 11. Disneyland and FINAL VLOG OF THE TRIP / WRAP UP / FLIGHT HOME: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp61q4qfqbmMapo Thank you for being with us for this epic adventure, USA coast to coast!!

[@wingsovermikey]

I loved this one, too, especially getting a treat of Jackie singing “Take it Easy” on the corner of Winslow, Arizona. Whenever Jackie sings, it is music to my ears 🤩

[@LarryParamedic1]

Thank You for showing the inside of a Cozy Cone..

[@JoyBean]

This was filled many joyous looks spots to see. I would enjoy staying in a wigwam. The rabbit and that store was charming. The crater gives a moment to pause and give a meditative moment of being in awe.

[@teresahumphries2891]

I am enjoying these so much. I most likely will watch them more than once. Lol

[@omizj6951]

Hey Sam, my mum loves Star-Man too. She use to always try to get me to watch.

[@monicahaller3330]

I did not think those teepees were going to look that nice inside. I would definitely stay there. I didn’t know that route 66 was so extensive. It’s sad to see so many of the roadside attractions closed down and abandoned. But I can still see people stopping just to take pictures. I have seen a jackrabbit in real life and it is huge. I remember seeing one when I was like 12 and I could’ve swore it was the same size as me. I sure am enjoying all of your videos. I know I watched this before, but I never commented on it so I went back and watched it again.

[@SuperEnthused]

I thought the same, they looked nice and cozy and I'd totally stay there! I would love to see a real jackrabbit in real life one day!

[@user-Adekraker1979]

Loved this video Jackie!! Love the intro music, so cool!! my favorite was the Indian tent Hotel! So cute inside!! The souvenir shop was really cool. I loved the old artifacts!! I would definitely stand by the corner and take a picture that be so cool!! 😀❤️😀❤️❤️

[@christadawnwheeler2696]

I traveled route 66 three times going to and from Los Angeles. The differences were unreal. The meteor crater is my favorite part. Loving your videos. Brings back memories.

[@darrellbooks]

Awesome video!! Fun fact, Joe Walsh once lived out of my father-in-laws car back in the day in Canton, Ohio. They both would go out and play music together until Joe moved out to California to form the band Teen King and the Emergencies. Later known as the Eagles!

[@kathyporter4787]

I was born in Arizona and still live here , going on 70 years ! i have visited all of the places in Arizona over the years its a good time of year to visit ! Welcome :)

[@Jacob-cz4mg]

My bucket list is to take a road trip out west and also to drive the pan American highway 😊

[@IMs7501]

I am enjoying your road trip videos! What a fun experience this is.

[@contessalouannec8064]

Jackie you keep traveling we will keep liking, watching and subscribing. Thank You.

[@vickistory2724]

So much fun!! I need to go to Winslow. The Crater looked amazing. Can't wait to see the next one.

[@aoielf]

I hope y'all enjoyed Flag! We go up there every summer to escape the heat in Tucson.

[@tanyadoe8086]

I slightly remember staying at the teepees as a young girl, traveling from California to Texas with my dad. 👍

[@stevendudley5687]

Went to Arizona in 2000. Beautiful state

[@terrygraham5901]

Love your tiedie tshirts from Indiana cool place

[@mariannefonseca4676]

Omg enjoy Arizona. It has the best, beautiful Sunsets 🌄

[@nancyinsinga4607]

Another success thanks for taking us along very informative keep enjoying your trip

[@dizzydadventures]

Woo hoo!!! You visited my hometown! Thank you for stopping by!! Our drama class got to visit the set of Starman during filming. Got to meet Jeff Bridges.

[@SuperEnthused]

How cool is that!!!

[@DiscoLiz]

So funny - we went the opposite direction of you during our big honeymoon road trip in 2021! Started the day outside the Grand Canyon, went through Flagstaff, and saw at the Route 66 stops and the Meteor Crater on our way to Albuquerque for the night!

[@DUDEMAN1981]

Thourghly enjoying your cross country road trip Jackie & Sam. Too many vloggers are stuck forever in theme parks, but it's so great that you're showcasing classic roadside Americana. Staying Enthused & looking forward to what's next up the road. Safe travels 🖖

[@JonASpringer]

Grand Canyon next? Don't miss the Grand Canyon, it blows the socks off of that meteor crater.

[@SuperEnthused]

we did go, but not sure it will be featured in a vlog or not. There's weird new rules about filming in national parks that I don't really understand. I'll post some pics of it tho!

[@tfromcleveland3741]

22:49 Is Sam’s dad a Starman?!😂 Love it guys keep on truck’in

[@Shelly-in-Tampa]

Abandoned attractions are so creepy! Loved this video❤

[@keyman6689]

"I love your enthusiasm..." Don't they know who they're talking to? Haha! When you said you were going to the Meteor Crater, I wondered if you knew about Starman! So glad you shed some light on that classic. Such a unique performance by Jeff Bridges. And nice to see Karen Allen again after Raiders. Quirky, fun movie. With not much imagination in recent newer movies, it's great to go back and see the creativity of years gone by.

[@SuperEnthused]

And I kind of love how they left the ending open like that.

[@barbhawkinson659]

That jack rabbit was my favorite 😄🐰🌵

[@BIGTIMBERFILMS]

So much fun. The Wigwam's look fantastic after all these years. The crater looks spectacular. Loving the road trip vibes.

[@joanpazdziora5388]

What a crazy thing to see the crater looked huge! I’ve never been out wet and was so shocked by the tumble weed and how barren some of the land looked. I’m loving your vlogs. Living vicariously through you guys

[@Ed-R]

Sam standing on a Corner in Winslow, Arizona and Jackie walking on down Route 66 checking out that lad on the corner. Was at Winslow and the Meteor Crater back in 2016. It windy while we were at the Meteor Crater, my hat almost blow off a few times. When you pulled up to the Wigwam Inn, I instantly thought Cozy Cone Inn from "Cars". What a Wonderful Day on the Great American Road Trip. Now "Take it to the Limit" and have a "Grand" time at a certain "Canyon". Hope you and Sam are getting your kicks on Route 66.

[@MJD123]

so fun! Loved seeing the "real life Cozy Cone Motel"!! And Winslow, Arizona is kind of on my bucket list- my dad is a huge Eagles fan, and I was pretty much singing that song before i could actually talk! 🤣🤣 Thanks for sharing- keep enjoying it!!

[@claudiatighe514]

Love seeing you and Sam share your road trip !

[@Jacob-cz4mg]

I love all of y’all’s videos but this series is definitely turning out to be my favorite one yall have done so far love it 😊

[@SuperEnthused]

It’s one of my favorite things we’ve ever done too!! 💕💕💕 thank u Jacob!

[@sandypandys]

🥰fun times

[@MariaRodriguez-hu4lz]

I love your videos, thank you for the beautiful small hidden places that I didn’t even know that they exists, you guys are amazing. Thank you

[@ferg1680]

🔥Wow Jackie, That B Roll/ Music was awesome....perfect fit 👍🏻 You guys look like you’re havin a blast...diggin this trip..🍻🌵

[@jeanniehuskins6218]

Loved the tour! So much fun. I love all the history. Star man is a great movie. It’s one you can watch again and again.

[@simonecotton2553]

kachow!! how cool is this to see the Inspo for cars

[@dianapearson1771]

Love Jeff Bridges!! Starman is awesome!! Thanks for showing us the crater!!

[@FROMKYLE2U]

I stayed at the Wigwam on Rt 66 in California a few yrs ago and loved it ! Thanks so much for this series... Be well

[@SeanFlaharty]

Starman is one of my all-time favorite movies. I remember my parents taking me to the theater to see it and was instantly hooked. I visited the crater in 2020 and couldn't believe how large it was. I wasn't able to visit during my last trip across country but I do hope to visit again in the future. It also appears that you and Sam were in Santa Fe the same time I was. Small world.

[@SuperEnthused]

What a small world indeed! And what a cool memory seeing Starman in the theatre. Hope you’re enjoying your trip too!

[@CarpenterConnection]

Loved the cozy cone reference stop 😍 a Route 66 trip is on our list, one day, one day!

[@cklo8799]

What great memories you both are creating!!

[@marxdesign]

Seeing the crater makes me feel so old🧐 I remember the place before the meteor hit.😎

[@SuperEnthused]

😂😂😂

[@marielamendez3705]

This was so cool...thanks Jackie ❤

[@brittany2travel]

I see the wigwam I stayed in!!! Such a cool experience, but smallest shower ever 😂

[@Yey1nasJourneys]

❤ love this one too! I did this trip a few years before learning about vlogs. Thank you for bringing me back ❤ weren’t the wigwams cool? We didn’t stay in there but did use one of the restrooms in one of the wigwams. It’s just a comfy tiny room inside lol😂 plus the old cars 👍🏻. I love the crater- crazy to find out the meteor pieces were found outside of it right? I truly feel transported there to that whole area. Keep up the amazing work and may you continue to have an amazing trip ❤

[@michelvanderaar1711]

It makes me wanne go back to Arizona asap😉

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

Route 66 was one of my favorite trips. Brings back a lot of good memories. San Bernadino CA has another wigwam hotel and the first McDonalds location if youre in that area

[@Ramseys_on_the_Road]

This reminds me so much of our trip to Arizona 7 years ago! If I remember correctly, there used to be an actual flat bed Ford on the corner of Winslow AZ you could take pics with. I can’t wait to go back with my son!

[@soitsmelaura]

What a neat leg of the trip … my fave was the cozy cone. I recognized it immediately … so cool. And the meteor crater was jaw dropping

[@dmwatters4560]

Yes! I saw star man when it came out in theaters, I have the “video” of it, and watched it on Netflix last weekend!! Love your video of this area!!

[@gregnosal3297]

Hi Jackie & Sam, I started driving semi trucks in 1990. Twin Arrows was a great place to stop at for lunch. Meteor City was nice too. Most of these places had semi truck parking. Sadly, these great places to stop at are now in ruins. I hope someone will bring these places back to life again? Here's something crazy, where you were standing in front of the lone arrow, I use to park the semi truck slightly behind the arrows (I think the 2nd arrow is on the ground).

[@ajserviced.1760]

😮 Seeing that Crater in person looked like it woukd be so awesome😮😊 I think my Dad has seen it a few times when he was a truck driver. I know he drove all through Route66 a few times. The Icons and old relics being abandoned is sad, but atleadt there are picture to remember them for ever😊 This was cool. Hope y'all continue have Safe adventures. Take care 😊❤

[@soccertl]

Welcome to my neck of the woods!

[@Misc_Anthony]

This video has an Adam The Woo vibe to it... all the small town stuff, abandoned stuff. Love it!

[@SuperEnthused]

Aw it’s everyone’s vibe! Millions of people and families have been enjoying these unique places for decades, it’s part of American history. So cool to get to make our memories here too 💕

[@sazharas]

Thank you Jackie & Sam for sharing your cross country road trip with us all. Was at Thorpe Park today & saw Hyperia testing for the first time!

[@arlenemadden8707]

I am awe of how barren the landscape is. I need to get on the road . Thank you for letting me come along,!😎👍🏻✨💫

[@acosta5705]

So neat! My family wants to go on a cross country road trip from GA to the Grand Canyon! I have yet to try and plan that 😊 But someday! Thank you for taking us along!

[@TDB.AO.]

So gorgeous out there. Love the video. Dig your vibe.

[@SuzanneA618]

You guys, this is really fun and cool🎉❤ Thanks for sharing this awesome trip⭐️

[@luanncrownover4]

It's been years since I've been that far down Route 66...brought back lots of memories of trips to Vegas! Love your videos! Stay safe and have fun!!! Wait for that big drop off the plateau as you leave Flagstaff....it's a doozie!

[@jenniferwithani2455]

Great episode! Feels like we’re right there with you guys (but with more legroom). My grandma collected the state magnets you showed at the jack rabbit store. She got one for every state she’d been to (which was just about all of them). Looking forward to more. Be safe!

[@SuperEnthused]

What a cool collection she must have! And yes, you guys have a lot more legroom hahaha! And you get to skip the 8 hour drives into just a minute or two montage! 😂 I’m just glad to have these memories documented too 💕

[@WiseYoungBabyGrogu]

Wonderful vlog as always.

[@Billyvan21]

I'm loving your cross country road trip series! It brings back memories when my family took a cross country trip similar to the route you guys are taking! Arizona is such a beautiful state and these kinda trips really make you appreciate the beauty of America! Safe travels guys!

[@vickimccollum2537]

I love the Rt 66 tour! I have been to many of them but not the ones you showed in this video. I saved the Starman movie on my Netflix account so that I can watch it. It sounds interesting now that I've seen the meteor and the cafe. I have to watch it!

[@paulperez-moparman67]

Hi Jackie, make California your Final Destination, but dont make it the next state unless you have a schedule for D23 & Season on the Force in Disneyland up to May 4th! Then ya i understand! But if your driving & seeing sights & no Disney Schedule, drive up to Utah & visit the National Parks in the Southern Parts of Utah!

[@jewelspapa]

Love it. We have a Wigwam Village in KY also. It's near Mammoth Cave National Park. Only a few of those left. Great video!

[@SuperEnthused]

We definitely want to explore KY on a future trip!

[@thedivineenergy]

I soo love both of your vibes! Sending love from Tucson. Happy trails. 🥰

[@goldenpoohbearwilliams2159]

There was a Starman tv show that my mom and I enjoyed along with the movie. Glad you’re enjoying your road trip so well.

[@tomklock568]

I went to the crater when I was a kid, was not able to get out there when I was there in 2019. Arizona is an amazing state. Hope to return again!

[@attractionshubno1]

Another great video from your cross country road trip Sam and Jackie

[@edvaira6891]

Thank you for all the love for STARMAN! The movie came out when I had just turned 16 and it played for six weeks at the movie theater I worked at… I must’ve seen parts of the movie forty or fifty times and absolutely LOVE IT unconditionally to this day! Jeff Bridges earned a very well deserved Oscar nomination for the film and it was one of John Carpenters absolute best movies

[@heyjude85]

I'm living vicariously thru your trip! My hub and I have been out west a couple of times. We loved New Mexico! Love Arizona, Colorado, and the Dakotas! Time to go back. Can't wait to experience Meow Wolf! It appeals to the artist in me. Thanx for sharing!

[@VincentAlfonso]

Awesome vlog of Arizona and Route 66‼️

[@geraldineplacenza8822]

Thanks for sharing your road trip w us...I like seeing places I haven't been...Jackie n Sam...have fun!

[@MaryTatarelli]

That meteor crater was amazing to see! Me and my husband love starman. Got to meet John carpenter and Karen Allen

[@kerstiecowley1690]

I was at these locations for the first time a couple weeks ago! We also went to petrified forest national park it was so cool!

[@LaurensTravels]

So many cool roadside attractions! That meteor must have been huge.

[@ciadaclark9110]

So far since Jan 1st I have seen every video you posted this year .

[@SuperEnthused]

You’re the best! 💕💕💕

[@ciadaclark9110]

Love u Jackie and sam

[@trinamiller100]

We drove on I-40 eastbound through Arizona and New Mexico along with Route 66 on a way home.

[@DucatiDude46]

I love this cross country vlog. It reminds me of my childhood when I used to go on road trips. 😊

[@SuperEnthused]

There’s definitely a heavy dose of nostalgic feeling on this for us too, even for things we’ve never done before!!

[@bertkelly7650]

Looks like the road to the crater is cratered.

[@Automage45]

wtf I was unsubscribed and your one of my favorite channels! Loving the road trip videos 😀 you and Sam are two of my favorite KZbinrs

[@LuvSubbin]

Our favorite part of the video was when they let you film inside of the Wig Wam Hotel! BTW, Route 66 will celebrate it's 100th anniversary in 2026. We were in Tulsa doing a similar tour and they spoke of all the development that is taking place to bring back some of the original vibe in time for the celebration! We can't wait...

[@SuperEnthused]

Oh wow that’s really cool! Maybe we will plan a big trip for that!

[@GallandsAcrossTheLands]

Love standing on the corner of Winslow Arizona, such a fine sight to see 😁 was there last year and heading to the petrified forest and Sedona Saturday 🕺 have fun and stay safe out there, if you are going to be near Williams tomorrow or Saturday,we will be doing bearizona , Sat, we will look for you ☺️

[@johnbarnes9118]

Our favorite trip was in 2019 as we traveled on Route 66 through TX until we had to head South into San Antonio. It was my sister's first time seeing the Grand Canyon and all the sights and sounds of Route 66. Thanks for taking us along Jackie and Sam. This was fun to watch your thoughts and excitement.

[@kimp7160]

My dad and his buddies road-tripped through the States in a VW van very similar the one at 6:07. He has all the photos on slides so I haven't seen them in a long time. I think they mostly did the western States. I recall photos of the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone. I'm not American so please don't kill me if these aren't considered "western", lol. I love silly roadside stops like the jack rabbit and the crater was spectacular.

[@SuperEnthused]

What wonderful memories he must have!! Sometimes we can stop and imagine ourselves back when Route 66 was a bustling mother road and what it must have been like. So many tourists enjoying it still!

[@kimp7160]

He went in the late 70s so it was already past its glory days but it would have been closer.

[@maryjomarch5811]

The Rabbit was very funny. This is the best trip ever! You two are doing it right, and TAKEN IT EASY. lol

[@SuperEnthused]

Yeaaaayyy!! 💕 🎶

[@jennaandreadabao4434]

​ Try new things to try nobody perfect some are tall some are short and Anazona is where my kids are in this year part of the family of my close partners this year we just met in my Disneyland and Disney Orlando they are coming to visit and enjoy vacation to with me next time for the holidays this is Jenna Dabao had a great time with Sam today and had fun

[@Tam_Disney16]

Wonderful video. Fun fact though: Eagles sung the song “Take it Easy”but Jackson Browne wrote it and recorded it on his second album.

[@jamesbozeman5811]

These videos are great.

[@SuperEnthused]

Thank you James!! I love doing this 💕

[@mariaw2873]

❤Yay road trip time... woo hoo Grand Canton.. we stayed there lol

[@Harey0407]

I think my local classic rock station may be the ones responsible for the Glenn Frey Drive sign above the statue of Glenn Frey. I know for sure around Detroit they've been responsible for having a few streets named in honor of classic rock artists (Glenn Frey and Bob Seger so far).

[@markzeahammer183]

It looks like you have gone to another world. the trip is getting better and better. The soundtrack captures the mood of these isolated and abandoned areas.

[@sandrawilliamson9849]

wow you brought back some great memories .... with my family as a kid we traveled from st louis to apache junction az several times and stayed at the wig wam lol only way to travel we route 66 the mother road.... this is wonderful thank you for taking us with you !! that crater is cool too .... been there as well lololololo

[@MyWestiesTV]

Hey, Jackie 👋 truly enjoying the road trip. Thanks for traveling! Stay awesome 😎

[@tpylant2903]

Great video

[@user-he1pp9gh1l]

Thank you for amazing videos! I am so jealous! I love road trips.