Skip to Primary Content
Skip to Footer Navigation
The Kingman Visitor Center Blog
July 2, 2021
Kingman will dedicate their new Route 66 Drive-Thru on Saturday, July 24, 2021 - which happens to be National Drive-Thru Day!
March 31, 2021
Enjoy the majestic scenery that surrounds Oatman, experience live gunfights, costumed dancers, and be greeted by our friendly wild burros. Oatman takes pride in keeping its town as authentic as possible, giving visitors a look back into history, showing the wild west as it really was.
March 4, 2021
Whether you are looking for that reward after a long hike, relaxation after a long week or simply looking to wet your whistle, Kingman has what you’re looking for! Read up on our breweries, wineries and a distillery below!
January 27, 2021
Explore some of the trails that Kingman has to offer while taking in beautiful, desert views!
December 11, 2020
Taking Route 66 out of Kingman can feel like going down memory lane in 1950-something. Historic downtowns, curio shops, twisty mountain passes, and even a couple vineyards dot the landscape. You’ll discover so many things to see and do on Arizona’s Route 66, that we’ve compiled a quick list of 6 things to help you plan your Mother Road adventure.
October 2, 2020
City of Kingman Parks and Recreation did a great job on the improvements made at White Cliffs Wagon Trail!
August 7, 2020
Have you snagged your Arizona Route 66 Passport?
July 2, 2020
7 Notable Sites To Visit in Kingman, AZ Every History Buff Must Visit
June 5, 2020
Have you checked out the Bob Waldmire exhibit that’s located within the Route 66 Museum?
May 26, 2020
Did you see the Inaugural Lighting of the Kingman Visitor Center's new entry sign?
May 21, 2020
Have you been to see the new mining exhibit added to the Route 66 Museum? Swing by the Kingman Visitor Center, where the Route 66 Museum is located, from Tuesday-Saturday from 9am-4pm to check it out!
May 12, 2020
The Kingman Visitor Center has a new monument sign, like a pin in the ground letting visitors know they’ve arrived in Kingman, the Heart of Historic Route 66. An inaugural lighting will be held virtually on May 20 from 7:00pm to 7:30pm and everyone can join by visiting the Facebook page @GoKingman.
March 2, 2020
Need to refuel before you head out on more adventures along Route 66? Charge up at the Powerhouse Visitor Center and while you wait, check out the Route 66 Museum located inside the Powerhouse Visitor Center which is open 9am-4pm daily. Be sure to check PlugShare for the EV Charger's hours of operation.
January 8, 2020
The Kingman Arch got an upgrade of neon!
April 30, 2019
A new drive thru shield will debut this year, an expanded car show area, and a fun scavenger hunt have all been added to this year’s run!
March 29, 2019
Spring brings many colors to the deserts around Kingman, especially along Oatman Hwy.
February 26, 2019
First Fridays kick off in 2019 with neon, music, entertainment and art! Come join our locals in a fun downtown festival happening every first Friday. Each month has a fun kid friendly theme, perfect for the whole family.
June 13, 2018
Join us July 6th from 4pm to 9pm for a cool summer bash celebration with music, water slides, a slip-and-slide, a pop up park, water games hosted by the Fire Department, free cupcakes, food vendors... and, of course, the lighting of the Kingman Welcome Arch for the very first time at 7:45pm!
May 11, 2018
Historic Downtown Kingman hosts a First Friday event every month with a fun kid friendly theme.
April 25, 2018
The 31st Annual Route 66 Fun Run® takes drivers on a 136 mile journey May 4, 5 & 6
April 20, 2018
The Hackberry General Store was featured in USA Today's Friday travel section April 20, 2018!
October 30, 2017
The Powerhouse Visitor Center opened its doors to travelers 20 years ago as the first Arizona Visitor Information Center en route along Hwy 93 from Las Vegas, or I-40 from California.
September 14, 2017
The Festival schedule includes a parade, vendors, live entertainment, car show, human strength tractor pull contest, rock climbing wall, large water slides, euro bungee stations, mechanical bull rides, kiddie obstacle course, art show, and much more! It continues to be very different from any other event hosted in Kingman!
July 21, 2017
Summer is the time to escape the desert heat. If you’re looking for a good excuse to make the trek in July, you may be in for a treat! A premier motorcycle event is takes place the weekend of July 29-30, 2017 – the TrialGP Wagner Cup.
April 10, 2017
Laughlin Bike Week will be here sooner than you think, and you’re missing out if you don’t stop at Mother Road Harley-Davidson in Kingman for the party. But, it’s not just about the beer, food, & entertainment… it’s really about the ride. So shine up your bikes, and consider giving one of these 5 rides a test run!
March 17, 2017
Find out where to see wagon wheel ruts from over a century ago, petroglyphs and rock murals, a slot canyon, a warm spring and landscapes with towering boulders all within 66 miles (about an hour drive or less) of Kingman.
December 14, 2016
1. Kingman is home to the world’s first and only museum dedicated to...
2. Desert Diamond Distillery is the working distillery...
3. White Cliffs Wagon Trail, near Historic Downtown Kingman, is one of the few places...
4. The Mohave Museum of History & Arts is one of only three...
5. And finally, for a little holiday cheer...
November 22, 2016
1. Route 66 was promoted from the beginning.
2. Its nickname ‘The Mother Road’ has its roots in an American classic.
2. When Route 66 was commissioned, 80% of all registered cars ...
September 1, 2016
See the highlights of Kingman in 60 seconds!
August 22, 2016
The weekend of Sept 23 - 25, 2016 promises to be an event unlike anything else in Kingman. With the Andy Devine Days PRCA Rodeo and the Best of the West on Route 66 Festival, Kingman will be a smorgasbord of parading, live music, car shows, water sliding, bull riding, rock wall climbing, tractor pulling, rodeoing fun!
February 9, 2016
It was the year Marilyn Monroe and Andy Griffith were born, Al Capone was at the height of his career, and Annie Oakley and Harry Houdini died. In that year the Kelly Blue Book and the Children’s book Winnie-the-Pooh were first published, television was first demonstrated to the public, high school students first sat for the dreaded SAT, and it was also the year that Ford announced a 40 hour work week. It was 1926, the year U.S. Highway 66 was commissioned.
February 1, 2016
You can go for two flavourful V-Day events: a true Cajun experience on Valentine’s Day at Stetson Winery & Event Center; or Vodka & Valentine's at Desert Diamond Distillery!
October 1, 2015
Route 66 is a result of America’s growth in the 20th century. And now it is a symbol, a reflection in the rear-view of a simpler time, a time of growth, prosperity, opportunity, freedom. It’s a result of America’s need to be mobile in times of war and of peace, in times of expansion and retraction, in good times and bad times.
September 28, 2015
The event scene in Kingman is kickin this October! From bluegrass to mountain biking, from a gun show to a survivalist expo, from car shows to a small town parade!
September 22, 2015
The Buckeye Bullet 2.5, now on display at the Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum, reached a top speed of more than 320 miles per hour!
September 4, 2015
With Andy Devine Days in it's 31st year, Kingman actually has 96 years of Rodeo history to draw on.
June 24, 2015
Cella Winery win three awards in competition with 13 of Arizona’s best wineries.
April 21, 2015
Thunder-Rode Motorcycle Accessories holds their first Biker Fest in Kingman during River Run.
April 10, 2015
The biggest small town in America
It may have a population of fewer than 30,000 and be relatively under the radar in terms of major American cities, but Kingman, Arizona plays a big role in the fabric of the nation.
March 19, 2015
Springtime is flowering, especially in Northwestern Arizona. If you have a chance to get out this way before summer sets in, odds are good you can see it yourself!
February 10, 2015
1914 Custer Chair Car to be added to the Historic Electric Vehicle Exhibit in the Arizona Route 66 Museum later this year.
February 5, 2015
If you have an interest in the history of Kingman (or are researching it and need resources), this is the post for you!
November 21, 2014
The success of Route 66 was largely organic and the unfolding of events, but the marketing we see today is also nothing new!
August 8, 2014
The 66 Kid, Bob ‘Boze’ Bell’s latest book, will premiere at the Powerhouse on Thursday August 14, coinciding with the International Route 66 Festival. The author will be on hand to sign special hardbound editions from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and to unveil the Arizona Route 66 Museum’s newest exhibit, integrating video, vintage photos and maps from Bell’s colorfully illustrated book.
June 24, 2014
Kingman Arizona gears up for the 2014 International Route 66 Festival in August!
June 11, 2014
When traveling around Kingman, Arizona the most obvious way to save is to plan your trip well. There are many things to do and several excellent attractions close by, so just a little planning will pay off. Check out these five places to visit, six things to do ahead of time and seven things to bring along on your trip!
May 9, 2014
May 24th (Saturday) , 2014 Stetson Winery will be providing a “sneak-peek” of the music that will be presented at the “Pickin in the Vine’s” Bluegrass Festival in October 2014. Bluegrass lovers won’t want to miss this fun event!
April 25, 2014
Showing of America’s favorite musical at Best Western King’s Inn on Friday, May 2
March 17, 2014
This past weekend, my son and I ventured out on a rock hounding excursion in the Black Mountains and came across a real bonus – Homestake Mine, a small mining operation open to visitors on the weekends.
November 5, 2013
Two of the Southwest’s major Tourist destinations, Hualapai Tourism, operators of Grand Canyon West®, home of the Skywalk®, and the Route 66 International Festival have announced that they are joining forces to host a multi-day Festival in August 2014.
September 9, 2013
Kingman announced as the host city of the 2014 International Route 66 Festival!
September 4, 2013
Kingman is the home to a rum distillery and two wineries! So if you're interested in sampling award-winning artisan libations, we recommend booking a seat on the Route 66 Spirit Tour!
June 28, 2013
This episode of Highroads TV takes you to some of the neatest sites in and around Kingman. So, if you're heading this way, and could use some ideas on what to do, here's a quick introduction to get you started!
June 10, 2013
Kingman and Grand Canyon West® will be the featured topics on the next episode of AAA Presents Highroads with Dan Davis on KTVK TV 3.
April 16, 2013
Planning on attending the Route 66 Fun Run®? Where were you in ’62, or better yet – were where you in ‘73 when American Graffiti hit the big screen? Whatever you were up to, experience a little Americana and spend Friday evening cruisin’ into the Kingman Staples Plaza on May 3rd for a drive-in showing of “one of those great ol’ movies about romance, racing and rock & roll!”
March 18, 2013
Ghost Town Jamboree to be hosted in Kingman this April 12-14.
The Walapai 4 Wheelers will guide participants on runs for all difficulty levels, ranging from mild to wild buggy trails sure to challenge thrill seekers.
March 14, 2013
What do camels, Charles Lindbergh and Pamela Anderson have in common? They're all tied to Kingman History. Here are a few tidbits from Kingman's varied history.
March 7, 2013
Celebrate the history and intrigue of Route 66 at the 26th Annual Historic Route 66 Fun Run® May 3-5, 2013.
January 31, 2013
The Mohave Museum of History & Arts will be hosting a Smithsonian Museum on Mainstreet Exhibition titled ‘Journey Stories’ in the fall of 2013. The Smithsonian website states that “Journey stories are tales of how we and our ancestors came to America”, and to promote the Kingman Exhibit, the Kingman Journey Stories Committee is recruiting the community for artwork to illustrate Kingman’s Journey.
November 14, 2012
Kingman has a rich history, and there are plenty of attractions and entertainment to be found in the city. From interesting days out at the Historic Route 66 Museum, to eating at great restaurants like Redneck’s Southern Pit BBQ or Dora’s Beale Street Deli, you can always find something to do while staying in the city. Kingman is also lucky to be situated close by to some great attractions and places to visit, so if you feel like going out on a day trip, you have lots of options to choose from.
November 8, 2012
Presenting the illusion of peering into an active garage during the infancy of Route 66 is the goal of a multi-stage beautification project.
October 26, 2012
China has just recently started learning about America's Route 66!
October 13, 2012
Kingman has a rich history in America's move west from the railroad to Route 66.
October 11, 2012
Couple that built their own mini RV stops by the Kingman Powerhouse. Their unique ride was featured in the Fall 2012 issue of Route 66 Magazine.
October 8, 2012
Kingman is at the Heart of Route 66 and the longest continuous ribbon of Historic Route 66 in the U.S. With the AZ Passport 66, an Arizona Centennial Legacy Project, it makes for a fantastic road trip!
October 2, 2012
Ranching and Railroads are chapters to the Kingman story, but the mines and miners wrote the pages.
Thank you for visiting https://www.explorekingman.com:443/kingman-visitor-center-blog/keywords:Explore/page:4/! Be sure and revisit explorekingman.com frequently for content updates and more.
