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Oatman Western Mining Village/Museums & Scenic Route 66 Experience

Oatman Western Mining Village/Museums & Scenic Route 66 Experience

Overview

Uncover the Historic Charms of Route 66 & the Wild West.

Experience: Powerhouse Visitors Center, Route 66 & Electric Vehicle Museums Journey through Time! Experience the allure of Route 66, where adventure meets education. Explore imaginative displays, vintage vehicles, and captivating photographs. Discover the rich history of "The Mother Road" and marvel at a unique Sears catalog home from the early 1900s!

Experience: Route 66 Rock Shop & Cool Springs Station
"Echoes of a Bygone Era" Visit the Route 66 Rock Shop, showcasing treasures from the Black Mountains. Then, step back in time at Cool Springs Station, a relic of Route 66's golden age. Relive the legend on the scenic "Sidewinder" stretch with its 191 thrilling curves.
Panoramic Views, Gold Rush Town, Breathtaking Landscapes!

Witness stunning 3 state views from Sitgreaves Pass and delve into the gold mining history of Oatman. Walk on wooden sidewalks and meet the celebrity Oatman burros, and Walter, their honorary mayor!

City: Kingman

Tue 15 Jul

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Starting at $129.00

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Tue 15 Jul

Starting at $129.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Hand Sanitizer

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

Golden Valley

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 (100)

mike_s

Apr 2024

The tour was really nice . Wife and I enjoy are self. Thanks for a good time. I will book another tour with this company. We had all kinds of time to look around on every stop. Saw lets of awesome stuff and the gun fight was cool to. The tour was long but worth it. they pick us up on time at are hotel.

Response from Host

Jun 2024

Mike, hank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you and your wife had lots of fun on our Oatman Mining Camp and Route 66 tour. Providing enjoyable and memorable experiences is what we strive for, and we're glad to know we hit the mark. It's great to hear that you appreciated the flexibility and ample time to explore at each stop along the way. We aim to create tours that allow our guests to soak in the sights and experiences fully. The gunfight at Oatman Mining Camp is always a highlight, and we're pleased that you found it cool and enjoyable. Thank you for mentioning our punctual pickup service from your hotel. We understand the importance of starting the day smoothly and on time. We look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure with us soon! If you have any friends or family looking to explore the area, we'd love to show them around as well.

Leni E

Apr 2024

It was an interesting drive.. hard to find a parking space, haphazard to say the least, no thoughts to pedestrian safety. There should be one designated parking space and the vehicles carrying tourists should NOT be allowed in the tiny towns only paved street. The “restaurant” a local eating place had walls covered in dollar bills ( apparently over$400,000.00 worth .. some so dried out they were falling off the walls.. no sprinklers in the establishment and the place looked like it would go up like a tinder box if someone dropped a match..hard to believe this place is t a fire risk. The other jazzers is a large area where the floor has a rise in the middle, it was painted yellow on the edges but many people did a little trip when they weren’t expecting it. On the upside we had a great waitress and good food. The entertainment was awesome too!

Response from Host

May 2024

This is not a review of our tour company. Your review is of Oatman and some of its businesses. Please remove this review from our business. You can put it on Oatman's Review page.

ogdenkaren48

Apr 2024

Our guide was fabulous! He explained everything we passed and took nus to Oatman. This is a very cute town and the burrows were roaming free. Fun to see Worth the trip! Good experience

Response from Host

May 2024

Thank you for taking the time to write a nice review of Desert Wonder Tour's Oatman tour. The wild burros practically run the town. Happy to hear that you had a good experience!