Oatman Mining Camp & Burros: Historic Route 66 Tour from Laughlin

4.9
(104 reviews)

5 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover Route 66’s history on this scenic Laughlin tour. Explore the Powerhouse Visitors Center with its Route 66 and Electric Vehicle Museums, vintage cars, and early 1900s Sears catalog home. Visit the Route 66 Rock Shop and step back in time at Cool Springs Station. Enjoy panoramic views from Sitgreaves Pass, stroll Oatman’s historic wooden sidewalks, and meet the famous wild burros—including “mayor” Walter—for a taste of Old West adventure

What's Included

Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hand Sanitizer
Lunch
Snacks
Gratuity
Museums Admission

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Minimum required for tour 2 guests. Private & small group tours. This tour is not from Las Vegas. Please notify us of the pickup location at the time of booking. Hotel pickup is in valet or South Tower Entrance. We confirm tours 1-2 days before the event. Times may vary. Subject to availability

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Historic Route 66 Museum

    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.”

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Cool Springs Station

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Oatman Ghost Town

    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!

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Sitgreaves Pass

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Golden Valley

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Desert Wonder Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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