Holbrook, AZ

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Holbrook featuring landscape views, desert views and signage
Holbrook which includes desert views and signage
Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona
Holbrook showing heritage elements

Known as the Gateway to the Petrified Forest, Navajo County’s colorful seat has over 225 million years of geologic history and a Wild West past.

Walking down Holbrook’s friendly streets today, you would never guess it was once called “too tough for women and churches.” During America’s 19th-century westward expansion, Holbrook became a major cow town. The Wild West town was marked by cattle rustling, shootouts and general lawlessness. Today, use Holbrook as a jumping-off point to investigate Arizona’s distinctive geologic formations. Appreciate its gun-slinging past along the distinctively named Bucket of Blood Street.

Explore Petrified Forest National ParkOpens in a new window, which is located about a 30-minute drive outside Holbrook. Discover petrified logs that are up to 225 million years old, along with fossils, badlands, mesas and ancient petroglyphs. Discover the sprawling Painted Desert, filled with brilliantly colored rocks.

Go on a short loop hike through Blue Mesa, known for its blue-banded rocks. Enjoy sweeping views from the top of the mesa. Stroll along the Crystal Forest Loop in the heart of Petrified Forest National Park. Here ancient petrified trees are embedded with crystals, which have given them a unique hue.

Discover an early piece of American history at Agate House. The eight-room pueblo was built and served as a residence sometime between 1050 and 1300.

Learn more about Holbrook’s past at the Navajo County Historical Society Museum. Explore the 1898 courthouse and tour exhibits about local history, which includes a peek into the windowless cells of the old county jail.

Find Holbrook along Route 66. America’s famous highway originally ran from Chicago to Los Angeles. Drive along the historic route today to experience a slice of Americana on the road. Spend a night at the Wigwam Motel on Route 66. The rooms of the distinctive hotel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, are built in the form of large tepees.

Explore Homolovi Ruins State Park in nearby Winslow. Walk among the pueblos built by Hopi Native Americans between 1200 and 1300. Stop at the visitor center and museum.

Enjoy Holbrook’s quirky attractions and amazing scenery in any season.

Greentree Inn Holbrook

Greentree Inn Holbrook

2 out of 5
2596 E. Navajo Blvd, Holbrook, AZ
The price is $84 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$84 total
per night
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Holbrook. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,529 reviews)
"The room was clean and well laid out. I appreciated the good night light on n the bathroom. But the steep, narrow outdoor stairs to the second floor were difficult for me. The staff I had contact with varied from friendly to remote."

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Greentree Inn Holbrook
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Holbrook Petrified Forest

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Holbrook Petrified Forest

3 out of 5
2705 Navajo Blvd, Holbrook, AZ
The price is $143 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$143 total
per night
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Holbrook. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,020 reviews)
"Room was spacious and the bed was ever so nice. Staff was superb, sweet, friendly, helpful. We love booking at La Quinta because they've always offered a HOT Breakfast. Yummy eggs, sausages or bacon, toast/bagels/English muffins, assorted cereals, sweet pastries too. The grounds outside the hotel ..."

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Holbrook Petrified Forest
Days Inn by Wyndham Holbrook

Days Inn by Wyndham Holbrook

2 out of 5
2601 Navajo Blvd, Holbrook, AZ
The price is $96 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$96 total
per night
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Holbrook. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
"The staff were wonderful and the room was spotless."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Holbrook
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Holbrook KOA

Holbrook KOA

2 out of 5
102 Hermosa Drive, Holbrook, AZ
Stay at this campground in Holbrook. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Navajo County Historical Society Museum and Wigwam ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)
"Had a great stay. The cabin was spotless and comfortable. Kids loved the loft! We had the pool to ourselves and had the best time. It was quiet and the worker were friendly."

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2025

Holbrook KOA
Petrified National Forest/Meteor Crater near Holbrook,AZ

Petrified National Forest/Meteor Crater near Holbrook,AZ

Holbrook
Stay at this campground in Holbrook. Popular attractions Puerco Pueblo and Lacey Point are located nearby.
Petrified National Forest/Meteor Crater near Holbrook,AZ
Pet friendly, Mountain Gem, with a Spa!

Pet friendly, Mountain Gem, with a Spa!

Overgaard
Stay at this cabin in Overgaard. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Pine Meadows Country Club and Blevins Lake are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
"We enjoyed the Jacuzzi. Very clean."

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Pet friendly, Mountain Gem, with a Spa!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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