Oatman Mining Village/Museums & Scenic RT66 Experience Small Grp

Oatman is a village in the Black Mountains of Mohave County, Arizona that began as a small mining camp. Two prospectors struck gold here and created one major strike after another until it reached $10 million dollars worth! This find led to Oatman's population growing by more than 3, 500 people within just 1 year period - this place has always had something special about it though you would never know if you didn't live there or visit.
The town of Oatman was named after Olive Oatman, a young girl who was captured and enslaved by Indians during her journey westward with her family. She later was traded away in 1856 to the Mohave Tribe, but they tattooed her face like theirs as it was their custom of the time.
Our well-known Tour Guide is locally cultivated; He grew up exploring the wonders of Northwest Arizona from its History, Desert Terrain, and Wildlife. His ancestral roots date back to the 1800s and his family's vintage collections have been featured in the local Museum of History.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Historic Route 66 Museum, 120 W Andy Devine Ave Powerhouse Visitors Center, Kingman, AZ 86401-5870

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.”

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cool Springs Station, 8275 Oatman Rd, Oatman, AZ 86413-7692

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.


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Oatman Ghost Town, Oatman, AZ 86433

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!

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Sitgreaves Pass, Oatman Road Route 66, Oatman, AZ

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.



Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Golden Valley, Golden Valley, Arizona

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.