7 Wellness Detours Worth Taking Along Route 66
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Celebrating its centennial in 2026, Route 66 is no longer just kitschy roadside attractions and old-school diners. These soul-searching adventures and inspiring detours offer a new path to rediscovery. Eligible Chase cardmembers can earn and redeem points on all of it—flights, hotels, rental cars, and activities—through Chase Travel.
With six world-class golf courses showcasing rolling forested hills, limestone bluffs and deep valleys, this Ozark Mountain retreat blends breathtaking scenery with an escape for body and spirit.
Hike to healing energy at the Sedona vortexes
Sedona, Arizona
Hiking to the area’s famed vortex sites—red rock formations believed to radiate healing energy—is as much an inner journey as an outdoor adventure. Bell Rock trail, just south of Route 66, offers one especially scenic way in. While you’re in town, book a night at the recently refreshed L’Auberge de Sedona, a member of The Edit by Chase Travel. Surrounded by Red Rocks, the property recently upgraded its spa and added a new resort pool.
Book a wellness detour at Canyon Ranch Tucson
Tucson, Arizona
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A few hours south of the historic route, this pioneering holistic wellness resort offers everything from guided hikes to sound healing workshops designed to nurture body, mind and soul.
Unwind at Castle Hot Springs
Sonoran Desert, Arizona
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Tucked in the Sonoran Desert amid the Bradshaw Mountains, this resort touts an in-house farm and exclusive access to healing springs enriched with lithium, magnesium and bicarbonates—the perfect curative for long stretches on the open road.
Saddle up in Monument Valley
Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah and Arizona
Detour north of the highway to take a guided horseback ride to iconic sites like the Mitten Buttes, Merrick Butte and Sentinel Mesa, where the land’s history and beauty come vividly to life.
Make peace with your place in the cosmos
Flagstaff, Arizona
Bundled in blankets around a firepit is the ideal way to spot star-studded wonders like Vega, part of the Lyra constellation. Don’t miss the spectacular Perseid meteor shower, which typically peaks mid-August.
Find your balance with a private surf lesson
Santa Monica, California
Guided by expert instructors, embrace the ocean’s rhythm while building confidence. You’ll feel energized and exhilarated with each wave—a truly refreshing escape.
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