Kingman, Arizona

Kingman is known as the Heart of Historic Route 66 because the longest remaining stretch of Mother Road branches out to the East and to the West of town. Depending on which way you go, cruising Route 66 out of Kingman can feel like going down memory lane in 1950-something, with picturesque gas stations, curio shops, attractions, and even a couple vineyards dot the landscape.

Or it’s like turning a page to the 1930's in John Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath", with twisty mountain passes, a living ghost town, and scenic desert vistas.

In any direction, driving down Route 66 is cruising in every sense. The blacktop rumbles from the undercarriage, breeze wisps over a cracked window, and the sun spikes down from Arizona’s blue skies... it’s how a road trip on a historic highway should feel.

So whether you seek a little history in a small southwestern town, an adventure on your way to the Grand Canyon, or are just looking for a good burger and a hike, Kingman is the dart on the map from which to launch your Arizona adventure.

If you already have a date picked out, check out our calendar of events to see if there’s a festival or cool car show in town that day!