Kingman is the heart of Historic Route 66 and the regional trade and service center for northwestern Arizona. Today, the city is a great place to use as a hub for taking some fun day trips. Kingman is not far from recreational lakes, Laughlin, ghost towns, Las Vegas, the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon. The Kingman area has 1,000 miles of freshwater shoreline, the 7,000 foot Haualapai Mountains, wilderness areas, historic mining camps, hunting, fishing, and hiking.
Things to do in Kingman
Bonelli House
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Bonelli House is a marvelous example of Anglo-territorial architecture. The historic home was constructed with fireproof plaster in 1915 to replace the original Bonelli home which burned to the ground. The museum showcases the lifestyle of this prominent family in turn of the century Arizona. Inside are Bonelli family originals and period pieces including a large wall clock that was in its day, the only clock in Kingman. Call 928-753-3195 for more information.
Kingman Army Airfield Museum
During WWII, thirty-six thousand gunners trained at the Kingman Army Airfield. When the war ended in 1945, there was no further need for a gunnery school, or for the airplanes that carried the guns. Thus in 1946 the base was turned into a storage depot and thousands of planes were melted down into seventy million pounds of aluminum ingots. Kingman was one of five sites chosen for the task. Relatively few of the airplanes escaped destruction, and some are still flying today. Others rest in the museum to be viewed and remembered. Call 928-757-1892 for more information.
Mohave Museum of History & Arts
The Museum depicts the story of early settlement and development of the Kingman area, Mohave County, and the greater Southwest. On display are a great collection of documents, manuscripts, maps, and photos. You'll also view a wonderful selection of Hualapai Indian artifacts, a photographic record of the construction of Hoover Dam and the memorabilia of the late Andy Devine. Call 928-753-3195 for more information.
Powerhouse Route 66 Museum
The Powerhouse Route 66 Museum is housed in the unique and historical Powerhouse building which is located in the heart of the longest remaining stretch of the 2400 miles that was Route 66. The museum depicts the historical evolution of travel along Route 66. Inside, you'll find exceptional murals, photos and life-size dioramas featuring the times, the people, and the memories along this historic highway which has come to be known as the Mother Road. Call 928-753-9889 for more information.
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