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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)

Gary_O

Apr 2024

It was a beautiful day with Beautiful scenery. We had a great tour guide who explained everything very well and took us to a Cute town Fun to see and pet the donkeys.

Response from Host

Jun 2024

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us on the Oatman tour. We're delighted to hear that you had a beautiful day enjoying the scenery and exploring the charming town of Oatman with our knowledgeable tour guide. At Desert Wonder Tours, we strive to provide informative and enjoyable experiences for all our guests, and it's wonderful to hear that our guide made your visit memorable by explaining everything in detail. The town of Oatman and its friendly donkeys indeed offer a unique and fun experience, and we're thrilled that you enjoyed interacting with them. We appreciate your kind words and recommendation. Should you have any friends or family looking for a similar adventure, we'd love to welcome them aboard for another memorable tour.

Benita S

Mar 2024

Mike was an excellent guide and shared so much history about the area. He was a safe and courteous driver. We enjoyed our day in Oatman with Desert Wonder Tours.

Response from Host

May 2024

Thank you for your nice review of our Oatman Tour. There is a lot of interesting history in Oatman for sure!

scoutnme

Feb 2024

A wonderful day trip ! Mike our driver was a great guide - he gave us info along the drive on Route 66 as to the history of these mining towns and how it formed the present day scene. We definitely learned a lot ! And had beautiful scenery to see along the way. Plus, we got to feed the burros in Oatman town and see a gunslinger fight ! lol. Highly recommend Mike as a tour guide and this tour.

Response from Host

Mar 2024

You just summed up the basic Oatman experience very nicely. Learning new, interesting things helps to make the experience even more memorable. We love that our guides share their knowledge with out guests!