Powerhouse Museum & Visitor Center on Route 66 in Kingman
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The City of Kingman is the county seat of Mohave County, and has a population of about 28,000 residents, while the entire metro area accounts for about 66,000 residents.
Kingman is located on Historic Route 66, Interstate 40, U.S. Route 93, and Arizona Highway 68.
With its geographical location, it provides access to the gambling destinations of Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nevada, as well as the Grand Canyon, California, the Colorado River, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Lake Mohave, and Lake Havasu. It also is an Amtrak stop.
Popular attractions include the Historic Route 66 Museum and the Kingman Railroad Museum. For Route 66 fans, the city of Oatman is located to the west, and Seligman to the east.
For aviation fans, be sure to make a stop at the Kingman Airport on the north side of town. It is a major airplane boneyard and storage facility for commercial airliners.
The Kingman area is served by about 35 hotels and motels, and over 100 restaurants, diners and cafes. Up U.S. Highway 93 to the north of Kingman is the Hoover Dam, Las Vegas and Death Valley National Park.
A "must see" attraction for Route 66 travelers in Kingman is the Powerhouse Museum & Visitor Center ... highly recommended!
The Powerhouse: A Route 66 Roadside AttractionThe Powerhouse Museum and Visitor Center is located on Arizona Route 66, at 120 W. Andy Devine Avenue in Kingman, AZ. It is housed in the historic Desert Power & Water Company Electric Power Plant built in 1907, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. Opened in 1997, the building is also headquarters of the Route 66 Association of Arizona, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, protection, and promotion of both the surface, and the memories along Arizona’s portion of Route 66. The Arizona Route 66 Museum is located on the 2nd floor of the Powerhouse. Read more at the website of the Powerhouse or phone 928.753.9889
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The Route 66 Drive-Thru Shield
A permanent drive-thru shield was dedicated on July 24, 2021, near the Powerhouse. At sundown the shield is illuminated with neon lights. Be sure to stop and take some photos ... a camera stand for selfies is even provided! Read the details at ... |
Historic Route 66 mileage chart, east and west |
Kingman Visitor Center ... Museum & Gift Shop |
Across the street from the Powerhouse - Santa Fe Railway steam engine #3759 in Locomotive Park.
Visitors can climb up into the cab of the old engine while modern trains roll by on nearby tracks.
Interactive Map of the Powerhouse Area in Kingman
Lodging & Travel Resources in Kingman, Arizona
Read traveler reviews and see photos on 40 hotels in Kingman Kingman Travel Guide at TripAdvisor: Lodging, restaurants, things to do |
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Arizona Route 66 Passport
The Arizona Route 66 Passport is your guide into the heart of America. Cruise along the Mother Road, collecting stamps at locations along the way. Each passport comes with a free Traveler's Guide. It is published by the The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona, a non-profit organization, dedicated to the preservation, protection, and promotion of both the surface, and the memories along Arizona’s portion of Route 66. Proceeds from the sale of Passports benefit this cooperative marketing initiative. Purchase an Arizona Route 66 Passport online or pick one up at one of the locations where stamps are given. More information about the Arizona Route 66 Passport Order the Arizona Route 66 Passport online Arizona Digital Route 66 Passport: Rock the Route
The Arizona Office of Tourism launched in late August of 2022 the Digital Route 66 Passport. From Topock 66 on the Colorado River in the west to The Painted Desert Trading Post in the east plus miles of famous sights, shops, eats and towns in between, the free digital passport makes planning a Route 66-centric road trip easier than ever. There’s even the chance to win prizes by checking in and uploading photos through the passport. Access to the free digital map and passport is delivered instantly to phones and mobile devices after a quick sign-up. Read how the Passport works and how to get one: Arizona Digital Route 66 Passport Read the Press Release here: Arizona Office of Tourism Launches Digital Route 66 Passport |
Travel Guides for Other States Along Route 66
Planning a Road Trip on Route 66? Here are trip planners for the major segments ...
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