Route 66 in Kingman Arizona
Visiting Kingman Arizona
 Freedom Made America Mural in Kingman |
The City of Kingman is the county seat of Mohave County, and has a population of about 28,000 residents, while the entire metro area accounts for about 66,000 residents.
Kingman is located on Historic Route 66, Interstate 40, U.S. Route 93, and Arizona Highway 68.
With its geographical location, it provides access to the gambling destinations of Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nevada, as well as the Grand Canyon, California, the Colorado River, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Lake Mohave, and Lake Havasu. It also is an Amtrak stop.
Popular attractions include the Historic Route 66 Museum and the Kingman Railroad Museum. For Route 66 fans, the city of Oatman is located to the west, and Seligman to the east.
For aviation fans, be sure to make a stop at the Kingman Airport on the north side of town. It is a major airplane boneyard and storage facility for commercial airliners.
The Kingman area is served by about 35 hotels and motels, and over 100 restaurants, diners and cafes. Up U.S. Highway 93 to the north of Kingman is the Hoover Dam, Las Vegas and Death Valley National Park.
Interactive Map of Kingman, Arizona
Welcome to Historic Downtown Kingman, Arizona ... the Heart of Route 66 |
Attractions and Things to Do Around Kingman
Kingman, Arizona ... a popular stop on Route 66 |
Kingman Visitor Center ... Museum & Gift Shop |
Railroad StationThe one-story Spanish Mission style station in downtown Kingman was built in 1907 by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway—commonly referred to as the “Santa Fe.” |
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Santa Fe Railway steam engine #3759 in Locomotive Park, Kingman, Arizona.
Visitors can climb up into the cab of the old engine while modern trains roll by on nearby tracks.
Mohave Museum in Kingman |
Rt 66 Motorcycle Parts & Accessories |
Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner |
The "Police" at Mr. D'z |
Mother Road Harley-Davidson mural |
Mural in Kingman, Arizona |
The Powerhouse
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The Route 66 Drive-Thru Shield
A permanent drive-thru shield was dedicated on July 24, 2021, near the Powerhouse. At sundown the shield is illuminated with neon lights. Be sure to stop and take some photos ... a camera stand for selfies is even provided! Read the details at ... |
The famous Route 66 water tower in Kingman, Arizona |
Historic Route 66 mileage chart, east and west |
Get Your Kicks on Route 66 MuralThis "Get Your Kicks on Route 66" mural is located at 509 East Beale Street in Kingman. |
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Route 66 mural at the Ramada by Wyndham Hotel in KingmanThe hotel is located at 3100 East Andy Devine Avenue in Kingman. |
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Classic Lodging in Kingman |
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El Trovatore Motel
When searching for themed hotel rooms along Route 66, the El Trovatore Motel is one to consider. It is one of the few pre-World War II motels in Kingman still in existence. The motel is excited to showcase newly re-decorated theme rooms for its visitors. These rooms take visitors back to the past when notable stars and icons like Andy Devine, Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, and James Dean were guests at El Travatore. The El Trovatore gives guests a true Route 66 experience, including the recently restored historic 100 foot high neon tower sign and neon marquee lit nightly. The El Trovatore Motel has been serving travelers along the Mother Road since 1939, and today guests enjoy a pleasant reminder of what it was like to travel across the USA in the “good old days.” 1440 E. Andy Devine Avenue ... Phone 928.753.6520 |
World's Longest Route 66 MapThe World's Longest Route 66 map is located at the El Trovatore Motel in Kingman. It stretches 206 feet along the sides of the motel. |
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Santa Fe Railroad MuralThis mural of a classic Santa Fe railroad diesel engine is located at the El Trovatore Motel in Kingman. |
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Lodging & Travel Resources in Kingman, Arizona
Read traveler reviews and see photos on 40 hotels in Kingman Kingman Travel Guide at TripAdvisor: Lodging, restaurants, things to do |
Earlier Times: Vintage Views along Route 66 in Kingman
We have included below a sampling of our collection of vintage travel postcards dealing with Kingman and Route 66. What was Route 66 like in its earlier years, as visitors drove around and across Kingman? What did all the service stations, motels and public buildings look like when they were new? What did the traveling public experience on the Mother Road? We wonder such things when we travel Route 66 today. Those earlier times in the 1930s, 40s and 50s were not always captured on film. But the use of colorful postcards was common in those decades. These portray the historic road in its prime and help us to visualize, and appreciate, "earlier times" as we drive Route 66 today across Kingman. |
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Arizona Route 66 Passport
The Arizona Route 66 Passport is your guide into the heart of America. Cruise along the Mother Road, collecting stamps at locations along the way. Each passport comes with a free Traveler's Guide. It is published by the The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona, a non-profit organization, dedicated to the preservation, protection, and promotion of both the surface, and the memories along Arizona’s portion of Route 66. Proceeds from the sale of Passports benefit this cooperative marketing initiative. Purchase an Arizona Route 66 Passport online or pick one up at one of the locations where stamps are given. More information about the Arizona Route 66 Passport Order the Arizona Route 66 Passport online Arizona Digital Route 66 Passport: Rock the Route
The Arizona Office of Tourism launched in late August of 2022 the Digital Route 66 Passport. From Topock 66 on the Colorado River in the west to The Painted Desert Trading Post in the east plus miles of famous sights, shops, eats and towns in between, the free digital passport makes planning a Route 66-centric road trip easier than ever. There’s even the chance to win prizes by checking in and uploading photos through the passport. Access to the free digital map and passport is delivered instantly to phones and mobile devices after a quick sign-up. Read how the Passport works and how to get one: Arizona Digital Route 66 Passport Read the Press Release here: Arizona Office of Tourism Launches Digital Route 66 Passport |
Travel Guides for Other States Along Route 66
Planning a Road Trip on Route 66? Here are trip planners for the major segments ...
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Popular Nearby Destinations Near Route 66 |
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