Kingman boasts of having the longest remaining preserved stretch of Route 66, a section that runs right through its downtown area, earning it the nickname “The Heart of Historic Route 66”. Kingman also serves as a gateway to Las Vegas and the West Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Kingman's historic downtown is located on Beale Street and Andy Devine Ave. Downtown Kingman is full of local eateries, shops, and breweries, and covers more than 40 sites on the National Registry of Historic Places.
Stop in at the Kingman Visitor Center, the home of the Route 66 Association of Arizona, and get your copy of the Arizona 66 passport and a Guide to Arizona's Route 66, both excellent compact guides, learning tools, and great souvenirs.
History buffs will enjoy the newly renovated Arizona Route 66 Museum, which features the history of Route 66 through different perspectives with life-size dioramas, vivid murals, and historic photos on display.
The Mohave Museum of History and Arts presents the history of Northwestern Arizona, featuring Mohave County's indigenous roots, as well as Kingman's railroad and mining history.
Journey to the past with a visit to the Bonelli House, one of Kingman's earliest homes that provides an excellent example of Anglo-territorial architecture, as well as the lifestyle of a prominent Arizona family at the turn of the 20th century.
Visitors can experience Kingman's natural beauty by hiking the White Cliffs Trail System, and actually touch part of the old wagon road.
A short drive to the east of town takes you to beautiful Hualapai Mountain Park, home to a variety of wildlife including dozens of bird species, mule deer, and elk. The Hualapais are a great respite from the summer heat.
