Seligman, Arizona – the Birthplace of Historic Route 66

Hey ladies and gents of the internet world! Seligman, Arizona was not something I’d ever dreamed specifically of visiting, but as we prepped for our trip to Havasupai Falls, it came into our radar when other nearby options were sold out. Here’s a quick bit about our short time there, must-stops, and what you can get to nearby. Leggoooo!

The Cutest Boho Hotel We Found Last-Minute in Seligman

About a year ago we were booking our trip when we noticed a lot of nearby places were already sold out. So I decided to check out Airbnb to check out what availability they had instead. To my surprise, they had a cute little boho-looking boutique hotel on there as well, which I promptly took the option to reserve!

It looked just like the pictures. It was cute, aesthetic, and newly remodeled. And super close to where we needed to be the next day for the trailhead. I was so excited that it was not only my favorite colors, but clearly the new owner took great pride in keeping things clean and updated as well. (There was even a paper strap across the toilet that ensured it had been cleaned! Something I’d never seen before even at upscale luxury hotels).

Boutique Hospitality and Small-Town Charm in Seligman

There was even a nice set of chairs outside the room on the cement to watch the stars from at night, and a digital keypad to keep things modern and fast-paced! Even though the whole vibe of the town was geared more toward the 1950s, I thought it was refreshing to have a bit of a break from that all once we stepped foot back onto this quaint little property.

We arrived right at opening, where Christina checked on the rooms and made sure her team had prepped everything perfectly before guests came into town. She was so kind, genuine and helpful even when we needed her help with the keypad. One of my favorite parts that I wish I got to spend more time in was the little gift shop area near the check-in desk! It had the most adorable jewelry selection and a few pieces of clothing as well.

Now I love dogs and was missing my own greatly. So when her little pup came over to greet me when we walked in the door, I was more than ecstatic! There was also a sweet antique car out front. If nothing else, to keep your interest while you await your turn at the desk.

If you’re ever passing through on Route 66 in Seligman, I would highly recommend staying at The Postcard Motel. It was a brief stay, but pretty perfect nonetheless.

Exploring Seligman: Gift Shops, Ice Cream, and Small-Town Charm

Once we got checked in and unloaded our luggage, we headed out to walk around the town, (which probably in total took us a whole 45 minutes to walk up and down both sides. It’s super tiny!) It was great weather, which was basically t-shirt kind of warm compared to what we experienced in Parks, Arizona just a day beforehand!

It was such a pleasant walk along the sidewalks, popping in and out of local gift shops that had so much to offer! We picked up a new tee, a bracelet, and some dinner (at the same shop! LOL) which hit the spot before we had to hit the trail in the AM.

Check out these cool mannequins on the rooftop! Another favorite spot was an iconic ice cream shop that we most definitely couldn’t pass up. They had this awesome car out from with a Christmas tree on it! I was yearning for some ice cream all day so it was ironic that we stumbled upon one of the best places in town! The workers there really make every effort to make you smile, it was super fun watching them squeeze fake mustard and offering real straw instead of drinking straws! Definitely check Delgadillo’s Snow Cap out if you’re ever out this way!

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As we walked back to our room, we discussed what time to get up and made sure when we returned that everything was good to go. We did some last minute prepping and showered once more before using wipes for the next few days! Then we set our alarm and turned in for the night after having some Oreos on the patio.

PS, if you’re searching for the best wipes to use on your backpacking trips, we’ve tried them all. These Venture Wipes are by far our favorite so far with their size and “cleaness” feel so I’d highly recommend trying them out! I loved that they offered them in single serving packs, which we determined bringing 4 each for us for each day. (2 for the mornings and 2 for the nights).

Early Mornings, Granola, and Dinos on the Road to Havasupai

In the morning it wasn’t too hard to get up, knowing that we would have another 1.5 hours drive to wake up until we got to the trailhead parking lot. We passed the Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn, (along with some dinos) and not a whole lot else along the nearly 90 mile stretch.

Since we already had our bags packed and loaded into the rental car, all we had to do was keep out some granola packs for breakfast when we arrived. I kept these on the outside straps of my bag to make sure they were easy to get to when we needed them. I also realized that carrying the mugs on the outside straps was super handy to break out for coffee or tea when you’re getting a little chilly!

Here are some of the contents of my bag only. Since he already had his packed up perfectly, I’ll be sure to grab some photos of how he packed his next time! Just be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our next backpacking trip! 🤙

What to Pack + What to Know About Visiting Supai Village

Keep in mind this doesn’t include some of the external gear like sandals, a sun hat (definitely glad I picked one of these up this time! It especially helped me on the way back out), and also a daypack which we strapped to the bottom section of our larger pack. In the side pockets, I like to keep bug spray, sunscreen, sunglasses and any other essentials that can be easy to get to if I can’t fit them in my waist pack.

You may notice a mask and some ziploc baggies here. I used the Ziploc bags to more easily contain some of the items mentioned above. Then I gave them a second life as garbage bags. I’ll get into more deets about that on the post that talks all about our way back out!

Please be sure to bring a mask for traveling through the Supai village. Some guests mentioned that we didn’t need to wear them, but it is on nearly every sign there and in their online instructions as well. Please be respectful of the tribe members and do as they ask when you’re on their property. Do your research and make sure you know the rules before entering any new place.

Check back in a few days for the next part of this adventure! And if you’re ever close to Seligman, Arizona, don’t underestimate it’s throwback unique style of beauty! Ttys!

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