Night Skies Over Painted Desert Inn

Arizona’s vast desert landscapes offer some of the darkest, clearest night skies in the country—ideal for stargazing. Along Route 66, travelers find stunning celestial views stretching over the Painted Desert, where the Painted Desert Inn sits perched on a bluff. Once a haven for weary road trippers, the inn now offers a glimpse into the region’s layered history, set beneath a canopy of stars. Here, the quiet beauty of the land and sky creates a timeless Route 66 experience.