The Americana Motor Hotel is a darling, vintage stopover in Flagstaff. Tillamook is keeping the retro spirit alive with a “grate” big replica of its medium cheddar baby loaf headed straight for northern Arizona.


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Through Labor Day weekend, the Cheeseside Attraction, which is 32,000 times the size of a standard baby loaf, gives travelers a reason to pull over along Route 66. 

The Tillamook takeover continues across the property through Sept. 7, bringing the brand into the guest experience from check-in to poolside to the plate. Every guest will receive a Tillamook Ice Cream Bar at check-in, while the heated pool transforms into a Tillamook pool party with branded floats and towels. 

Locals can join the poolside fun, too, with day passes available through ResortPass. At Far Out Food, the limited-time Tillamook menu offers even more reason to linger, featuring road-trip favorites such as the spicy Tillamook cheddar breakfast sandwich, the Tillamook sharp cheddar wedge salad, grilled cheese with Tillamook whole-milk mozzarella, and a local root beer float made with Tillamook vanilla bean ice cream. 

Fans can also book the Tillamook Cheeseside Stay, a dairy lovers paradise decked out in Tillamook-inspired décor and custom touches for a one-of-a-kind stay. Available through Sept. 7, with a two-night minimum. Guests can book the Tillamook Cheeseside Stay by calling 928-833-3060.

For Labor Day weekend, visitors stopping by Sept. 4 to Sept. 6 between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. will also enjoy Tillamook samples for their drive.