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Oatman Western Mining Village/Museums & Scenic Route 66 Experience

Oatman Western Mining Village/Museums & Scenic Route 66 Experience

Overview

Oatman is a village in the Black Mountains of Mohave County, Arizona that began as a small mining camp. Two prospectors struck gold here and created one major strike after another until it reached $10 million dollars worth! This find led to Oatman's population growing by more than 3,500 people within just 1 year period - this place has always had something special about it though you would never know if you didn't live there or visit.
The town of Oatman was named after Olive Oatman, a young girl who was captured and enslaved by Indians during her journey westward with her family. She later was traded away in 1856 to the Mohave Tribe, but they tattooed her face like theirs as it was their custom of the time.
Our well-known Tour Guide is locally cultivated; He grew up exploring the wonders of Northwest Arizona from its History, Desert Terrain, and Wildlife. His ancestral roots date back to the 1800s and his family's vintage collections have been featured in the local Museum of History.

City: Kingman

Sun 03 Nov

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Starting at $119.00

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Sun 03 Nov

Starting at $119.00

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What's Included

Mask, Gloves & Hand Sanitizer

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Subject to forehead temperature check prior to departure
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

What To Expect

Historic Route 66 Museum

First stop, Powerhouse Visitors Center/Arizona Route 66 Museum. Thousands of visitors from around the world travel on Route 66 for adventure and education and enjoy the charming and imaginative displays. Modern day explorers will discover a variety of information, including vehicles, photographs, and artifacts gathered over the history of “The Mother Road.”

Cool Springs Station

From the very earliest days, Cool Springs camp and service station was an important stop for motorists traveling Arizona's Route 66. Cool Springs was built in the mid-1920s and has been connected with Route 66 from the very start. The legacy of Cool Springs reflects the larger story of Route 66. The Mother Road gave it life. The hey-day of Route 66 was the hey-day of Cool Springs. Here you'll receive your Route 66 Sidewinder or Cool Springs shirt.

Oatman Ghost Town

As we continue, you'll experience an exciting drive through winding roads in the Black Mountains to arrive at Historic Mining Town of Oatman in time for their "High Noon" shoot out and lunch (Not Included). Spend a fascinating afternoon in antique shops and interacting with roaming burros. Periodic Gunfights in the street will top your adventure so be sure to have your camera!

Sitgreaves Pass

Beautiful scenic views. Sitgreaves’ Pass was first mapped out by Captain Lorenzo Sitgreaves in 1851 while on an expedition to see if the Colorado and other rivers could be navigated by steam boat. From the top of the pass at an elevation of 3,550ft (1,082 m), you can see the across the Black Mountains into California and Nevada to the West and across the scenic switchbacks to the Hualapai Mountains in Arizona to the East.

Route 66

We'll stop at Route 66 Rock Shop. Treasures that are mined from the Black Hills mountain: Fire agate, dinosaur bone rock, and more. We continue up Scenic Historic Route 66 on the section of road named the "Sidewinder". Breathtaking views abound in this section of 66.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (41)

Tailbone23

Mar 2022

When we arrived we went to the restroom. It was disgusting. Stalls each had outhouses, no flushable toilets. There was no running water. It was very unclean. Exited that and was faced with a sea of political flags containing vile language directed at the President. And this is supposed to be a family place?? Also many Confederate flags. Basically it was a street full of gift shops. There were donkeys. That was about the most exciting thing to see, but you could see them on the roads leading in or out. Watch out for the crazy lady who runs around screaming at people who have dogs or tried to give the donkeys a carrot. The gunfight was impossible to see as people gathered around. If you were in the first couple of rows you might be able to see it. Kind of hokey. The roads in and out were a bit scary. Narrow with many hairpin turns and no guardrails. That being said, the views were awe inspiring. I refused to buy anything there. Politics should have no place in a supposedly family oriented place. Don’t waste your time or money.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

First, I want to thank you for taking your time to write a detailed review of Oatman. I believe your review should be posted on Oatman's Trip Advisor review page as your review is not relative to what Desert Wonder Tours does. Desert Wonder Tours offers 7 exciting destination tours, including Oatman. We have no record of you taking a tour with us. We do agree with you that political displays, especially disrespectful ones towards the President are inappropriate for a tourist town that attracts visitors from around the world, all cultures, and political affiliations. We live in a time of extreme political polarities, to be sure. It is unfortunate that such displays are prominent when the visitor is there for an old west mining town ambiance and experience. We pride ourselves in providing 5 Star experiences, comfortable vans, safe and informed driver guides and exciting destinations and perhaps you will take a tour with us in the future to one of our other exciting destinations.

Bagogirl74

Mar 2022

Amazing trip with Jeremy as our tour guide. Loved everything he showed and told us. Showed us many extra sites on our trip.

Rebecca_S

Mar 2022

Was a good experience, lovely day out Tour guild was brilliant also Nice little town, bars and shops