VALENTINE 49 Let someone else do the driving while you do all the sightseeing at Keepers of the Wild . On the 1.25-hour guided safari tour, you’ll ride in an open-air vehicle through the 175-acre canyon and get in close range of more than 130 rescued animals, from lions and primates to wolves and bobcats. HACKBERRY 50 Vintage gas pumps, rustic signs and a collection of old cars will signal that you’ve made it to Hackberry General Store , a time capsule-meets-convenience store. Head inside the ramshackle building (where the walls are plastered with license places and memorabilia) to grab a cold soda. KINGMAN 51 Take a picture inside the Kingman Route 66 Arch before heading inside the Kingman Visitor Center , where you’ll find travel information, as well as exhibits and vintage cars at the Historic Route 66 Museum . Cliffs Wagon Trail , part of an 1800s wagon route used to transport ore from area mines to the railroad. Scoot into a booth at Mr. D’z Route 66 Diner, a teal and pink Americana dreamscape serving up comforting classics like chicken-fried steak, hamburgers, floats and sundaes — best enjoyed while Elvis croons from the jukebox. DETOUR 55 See what kind of vintage treasures and rare collectibles you can find amid the packed shelves and displays at Time Was Antiques . Pair a craft beer like Hippie Bus or Aiming Oil with an ultra-thick, Grandma’s-style pizza loaded with specialty toppings at Rickety Cricket Brewing . 59 56 52 Stretch your legs at the White Approximately a 1.75-hour drive from Kingman, explore the wonders of the Grand Canyon from the horseshoe-shaped Skywalk at Grand Canyon West , a thrilling cantilevered glass bridge that extends 70 feet out over the rim of the canyon. COOL SPRINGS 60 Pull over at Cool Springs, a historical service station turned landmark, and get a picture with the Route 66 shield in the road. 53 57 On July 18, 2026 at Beale Street Theater , watch the screening of “Route 66: The Main Street of America,” a feature-length documentary celebrating America’s most beloved and historic highway. 58 From Oct. 9–10, 2026, enjoy live music, a vintage trailer show, pin-up contest, photobooth and children’s activities during the Kingman Route 66 Fest at Lewis Kingman Park. Head inside the white and 54 pink historic railroad depot that houses the Kingman Railroad Museum to see train memorabilia, artifacts and model trains. GOLDEN VALLEY 61 turns and switchbacks through the mountains on the way to Oatman, the Arizona Sidewinder touts beautiful scenery and a fun drive (though not for the faint of heart). An 8-mile drive of 191 curves, OATMAN 62 It won’t be long before you spot one of Oatman’s free-roaming burros, descendants of miner’s pack animals during Gold Rush days. Pick up some burro chow to give them a snack and make some new friends. Oatman Ghost Rider Gunfighters perform a family-friendly, Old West-style shootout daily in the afternoon, blending history, theatrics and comedy. 64 On Main Street, watch the TOPOCK 66 Raise a glass to toast the end of your Arizona Route 66 journey at Topock66 , an open-air restaurant, bar and marina overlooking the Colorado River. Order a snack like seasoned 63 potato chips or chili cheese fries inside the “Dollar Bill Bar” at the historic Oatman Hotel (famous for being where Clark Gable and Carole Lombard honeymooned). This watering hole is covered in $1 bills, perfect for a selfie backdrop. Oatman’s main drag to watch the hilarious Oatman Bed Races , featuring pajama-clad, five-person teams racing — yes, you guessed it — beds. 65 31, 2026, head down to If you’re visiting on Jan. ROCK THE ROUTE 66 CHECK-IN CHALLENGE Get the free mobile passport to visit iconic locations along Route 66. As you visit each spot, check in to be automatically entered to win cool prizes from the Arizona Office of Tourism and the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona. Scan the QR code. 31
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