The Mother Road

Route 66, the "Mother Road," spans 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica. Mohave County hosts 80 miles of well-preserved segments, from Topock to Kingman, offering a journey through history.

Did You Know? Kingman is mentioned in Bobby Troup’s 1946 song “(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66.”

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Route 66 Map

Attractions

    Historic Stops

    Oatman main street with wild burros

    Oatman

    A former gold mining town with wild burros, the Oatman Hotel, and Route 66 shops.

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    Downtown Kingman with Route 66 signage

    Kingman

    The “Heart of Route 66” with the Arizona Route 66 Museum and Mr. D’z Diner.

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    Hackberry General Store with vintage cars

    Hackberry

    The Hackberry General Store is a Route 66 icon with memorabilia and vintage cars.

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    Route 66 Events

    Classic cars at Route 66 Fun Run

    Route 66 Fun Run

    A 3-day classic car rally from Seligman to Topock. May, free to spectate.

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    Oatman Sidewalk Egg Fry

    Oatman Egg Fry

    Fry eggs on the sidewalk July 4th with burro contests. Open to all.

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    History of Route 66

    1926

    Route 66 Established

    Designated on November 11, 1926, connecting Chicago to Santa Monica.

    1930s

    Dust Bowl Migration

    Route 66 sees heavy traffic from Dust Bowl migrants heading to California.

    1985

    Decommissioning

    Route 66 is decommissioned, replaced by Interstate 40.