Oatman, Arizona started as a booming gold mining town in the early 1900s after prospectors struck rich deposits in the Black Mountains. The town grew rapidly and became part of Historic U.S. Route 66, serving travelers between Kingman and Needles for decades. From about 1926 until 1952, the Mother Road passed right through Oatman’s main street, keeping the town alive even after the mines closed. In 1952–1953, Route 66 was realigned through nearby Yucca, bypassing Oatman’s mountain route through

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Welcome to Oatman, Arizona where the burros run the town and the humans just visit 🌵🏜️🐴 Along historic Route 66 you’ll find Oatman, AZ just 2 hours from Las Vegas and 30 minutes from Kingman, AZ. The town is tiny and the wild donkeys outnumber the residents 10 to 1 and one of them is literally the mayor. With desert temps finally cooling off, now is the perfect time to visit this quirky roadside gem for an unforgettable day trip! I’ve also heard that if you visit in the spring there’s tons of

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Burros Patrolling the Road in Oatman Arizona | Route 66 Road Relics