Attraction
Painted Desert
Holbrook, Arizona
Witness an explosion of color as the earth itself becomes a masterpiece along this historic pathway. Vast badlands painted in vibrant hues of orange, red, and purple stretch as far as the eye can see, a natural spectacle sculpted by millennia of erosion. Visitors are treated to an unforgettable panorama of geological artistry unlike any other.
Painted Desert sits at mile 1520 of Route 66 in Holbrook, Arizona. Heading west, it's about 4 mi past McGees Indian Art and 1 mi before Blue Mesa.
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