Kingman Arizona
Beale Street in downtown Kingman filled with local restaurants and shops
Family posing for a photo at the Route 66 Drive-Thru Shield at the Kingman Visitor Center
View of downtown and surrounding landscapes from scenic White Cliffs Wagon Trail
A rock pile along the Monolith Garden Trail in the Mohave Desert
Famed Steam Engine No. 3759 on display at Locomotive Park
Arch over Beale Street welcoming drivers to Kingman’s historic downtown
The Kingman Visitor Center and Museum’s neon sign at night
Drivers passing through Shaffer’s Fish Bowl on Oatman Road, a desert stretch of Route 66
Scenic views along Hualapai Mountain Road in Mohave County
The historic Powerhouse which includes the city’s welcome center and the Arizona Route 66 Museum
Enjoy authentic Route 66 experiences in the off-the-beaten-path gem of Kingman
A Downtown Filled with Attractions
Prepare to be surprised by the number of historic spots, cultural institutions and culinary delights that pack into this small Arizona city. The Mohave County Historical Society preserves the heritage of Kingman with three can’t-miss institutions - where single admission to one grants access to all of them. Learn the history of the region at the Mohave Museum of History & Arts, admire memorabilia at the Route 66 Museum and peek at the past with tours of the Bonelli House, a nationally registered residence stuck in the early 1900s. Train enthusiasts will love the Kingman Railroad Museum and the nearby Locomotive Park with its famed steam engine No. 3759, a 1928 steam engine turned monument. Kingman’s charming downtown is also filled with murals, public green spaces, diverse accommodations and local restaurants, breweries, distilleries and boutiques.
The “Heart of Route 66”
The legendary cross country drive from Chicago to Los Angeles cuts right through Kingman. Historic Route 66, lovingly referred to as the Mother Road, has provided a sense of adventure for motorists since opening in the 1920s. Make sure to visit the historic Powerhouse on the iconic road, which contains the city’s visitor center and the Route 66 and Electric Vehicle museums. Also on the premises are the Route 66 Drive-Thru Shield and florescent welcome sign, two of several Mother Road photo ops in Kingman which also include the welcome arch over Beale Street and the “Heart of Route 66” neon sign located on the celebrated road. If opportunity allows, plan your trip for October when Kingman’s I ❤ Route 66 Fest takes over Lewis Kingman Park. The fest is free and features live music, a classic car show, children’s activity area, beer garden serving local brews, tasty foods and regional art vendors.
Outdoor Excursions
Craving outdoor exploration? The area surrounding Kingman has you covered. Head west from Kingman on the section of Route 66 known as the Oatman Highway into the Black Mountains for stunning views from overlooks, including the Sitgreaves Pass and the quaint town of Oatman. This once booming mining town is now known for its beloved free-roaming burros and Wild West shootout reenactments. Drive south of Kingman for adventures in the Hualapai Mountain Park – offering scenic hiking trails, diverse wildlife viewing and stays in cabins, campsites and RV parks. Find quirky Route 66 attractions like Giganticus Headicus, the four-meter-tall tiki head and the Keepers of the Wild animal sanctuary, which houses regional and exotic animals. Just north of downtown Kingman is the terminus of the White Cliffs Wagon Trail, an old wagon route of the late 1800s that is now a scenic hiking trail.
Fun Fact
Kingman is located near the middle of the longest remaining continuous stretch of Historic Route 66, earning its nickname as the “Heart of Route 66.”
The Kingman area is one of the largest suppliers of turquoise in the world. Local shops sell turquoise gifts and jewelry while the Mohave Museum of History & Arts has a permanent exhibit displaying carved works of turquoise that were mined in the region.
Santa Fe Steam Locomotive No. 3759 was presented to the city as a historical monument by the Santa Fe Railroad in 1957. The caboose was added in 1987.
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