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    Standing on the Corner in Winslow, Arizona

    By DesertMama | January 31, 2008

    corner.jpgStanding on the corner in Winslow, Arizona has been a lot more fun since the Standin’ on the Corner Park came to town - and it’s a great photo op. Yes, this park is in honor of the Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey song Take it Easy made famous by the Eagles.

    A bronze statue of a hip 70’s guy, with a guitar propped on the toe of his boot, poses next to the “Standin’ on the Corner” sign. He appears to be gazing at the bright red flatbed Ford parked near the corner. The truck’s “reflection” is painted into the Take it Easy themed, two-story mural. You’ll find the park on the Northwest corner of Kinsley Avenue and Second Street (Route 66). Winslow is about 68 miles east of Flagstaff.

    Across from “the corner” is a Standing on the Corner/Route 66 themed gift shop. So be sure to pick up tee or shot glass.

    September 26-28, 2008 will be the 10th annual “Standin’ on the Corner” Festival. The event has food, entertainment, and it is family friendly! flatbed-ford-winslow.jpg

    Come on, sing along. I know you want to…

    “Well, I’m standin’ on a corner in Winslow, Arizona, such a fine sight to see; It’s a girl, my Lord, in a flatbed Ford slowin’ down to take a look at me…”

    Topics: Family Travel, Girlfriend Getaways |

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    6 Responses to “Standing on the Corner in Winslow, Arizona”

    1. MountainMama Says:
      January 31st, 2008 at

      More brilliant marketing from the local CVB! Of course, if I were passing through, I’d want my picture with the statue!

    2. DesertMama Says:
      January 31st, 2008 at

      It is brilliant, isn’t it?

      And it’s so much fun. I have my photo with “the guy”. :)

    3. CajunMama Says:
      January 31st, 2008 at

      You are making me want to go on another road trip. Where is my camera?

    4. MudslideMama Says:
      January 31st, 2008 at

      Now I’m going to have that song stuck in my head all day! What a fun attraction.

    5. Carnival of Cities for 7 Feb 2008 » TravelBlog Archive » Family Travel Says:
      February 7th, 2008 at

      [...] Eagles - Kara (she’s the Mountain Mama at Traveling Mamas) is hanging out with the lyrics, standing on the corner in Winslow, Arizona (”and such a fine sight to [...]

    6. Debbie McNealy Says:
      October 9th, 2008 at

      Great place!! Everyone loved the memories of that song. Stay at La Posada down the street for unforgettable get away.

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