Kingman Attractions

Bonelli House in Kingman was the residence of the prominent Bonelli family from 1915 to 1973. A large antique wall clock, was, at one time, the only clock in Kingman and was loaned to the Santa Fe Railway to be used in the depot.

The last steam engine #3759 to travel the rails between Chicago and Los Angeles is on display at Locomotive Park in Kingman. Engine No. 3759 was presented to the City of Kingman by the Santa Fe Railroad in 1957 as an historical monument. There are also other rail attractions, including a red caboose.

The Mohave Museum of History and Arts in Kingman has memorabilia from the history of the region, including the building of the Hoover Dam, turquoise from nearby mines, and an exhibit on actor Andy Devine, who grew up in Kingman.

Kingman is in the middle of the longest remaining continuous stretch of historic Route 66, once called the Main Street of America, making its way from Chicago to Los Angeles. Route 66 lost its importance with the coming of Interstate 40, but can still be traveled east to Seligman and west through Oatman to Topock.

Cerbat is a ghost town north of Kingman, which was once a booming mining settlement and county seat. Cerbat was settled in the early 1860s and although isolated it managed to have two doctors and a lawyer. The name Cerbat is an Indian word for bighorn sheep.

The small town of Chloride got its name from the silver chloride ore found nearby in the 1860s. Mining activity lasted until the 1940s, and the town still has a few hundred residents.

The town of Dolan Springs is located 30mi/43km to the northwest of Kingman. Dolan Springs is known as the "Gateway to The Grand Canyon".

The ghost town of Goldroad is located southwest of Kingman, near Oatman. Only a few ruins remain of the town, which was founded in 1901 after the discovery of gold by John Moss.

Oatman and the town of Goldroad were the largest producers of gold in Arizona.

Hulapai Mountain Park near Kingman was once the home of the Hulapai Indians until they were relocated by the military in the 1870s. The area is now a county park offering camping, picnicking, or hiking.

Mineral Park is a ghost town north of Kingman. It still has a few residents, but was once an important town, and the county seat from 1877 to 1887.

The 27,660 acre Mount Nutt Wilderness area is located 15 miles west of Kingman, and contains portions of the Black Mountains, including 5,216 foot Nutt Mountain. Wildlife in the area include the desert bighorn sheep.

The 30,760-acre Mount Tipton Wilderness area is located 25 miles north of Kingman, and contains the northern half of the Cerbat Mountains, including 7,148-foot Mount Tipton. The Wilderness area offers hiking, backpacking, photography, and horseback riding opportunities. Visitors can also climb to the top of Mount Tipton for spectacular views in all directions.

The 8,300-acre Tres Alamos Wilderness is located off Highway 93 between Kingman and Wickenburg, 6 miles south of the Santa Maria River. In the eastern portion are the Black Mountains, which climb to 4,293 feet at Sawyer Peak. Vegetation includes Joshua trees and acacia, and wildlife includes prairie falcons and golden eagles.

The 40,000-acre Wabayuma Peak Wilderness area is located 20 miles southeast of Kingman. Wabayuma Peak is the dominant peak reaching 7,601 feet, with a variety of vegetation and terrain that provides hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and nature studies.

The 112,400-acre Warm Springs Wilderness area is located half way between Kingman and Lake Havasu City, off Interstate 40.