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Area Attractions
Hoover Dam and Lake Mead Recreational Area:
The entire Lake Mead Recreation Area stretches 60 miles and includes
Mohave Lake and Davis Dam. The Colorado River pours into Lake Mead,
the largest man-made lake in the United States. The imposing 726
foot high Hoover Dam creates it. The area offers numerous water
recreations including, boating, fishing, water skiing, river
rafting, and swimming.
Lake Havasu:
The area's focal point is the London Bridge, which was transported
from London and reconstructed in Lake Havasu. Area locals call the
bridge the world's largest antique. More than 1 million visitors
flock to the area every year to view the structure that once spanned
London's Thames River. Lake Havasu State Park covers nearly 11,000
acres and 23 miles of shoreline. It provides marinas, camping
facilities, a public swimming beach, fishing, and water sports.
Laughlin, Nevada / Bullhead City, Arizona:
Two bridges span the Colorado River and connect Laughlin and Bull
Head City, Arizona. The Laughlin/Bullhead City airport accommodates
major airlines as well as commuter companies and many private
planes. Five hundred thousand visitors come to the area each month
to enjoy gaming and the cool Colorado River. Fine dining,
nightclubs, health resorts, and shopping opportunities are found in
the area along with 12 major casinos with a combined 11,500 +/-
hotel rooms.
Grand Canyon West:
Panoramic views of the Grand Canyon may be viewed from the Hualapai
Indian Reservation. A bus tour, narrated by one of the Hualapai
Indian guides, gives fascinating information on the history and
legends of the Grand Canyon.
Grand Canyon Caverns:
210 feet underground are the most selenite crystals of any known
cave in North America. The caverns offer an underground tour of the
earth, as it existed 3 million years ago.
Oatman:
Wild burros roam the streets in this old gold mining town. The
scenery has attracted Hollywood to film many westerns in this town
including "How the West Was Won". Also available is a tour of the
hotel where Clark Gable and Carol Lombard honeymooned.
Chloride:
Located between Kingman and Las Vegas, this old mining town has been
resurrected as a center for many talented writers, musicians, fine
artists, and craftsmen.
Historic Route 66:
Kingman lies on the longest remaining continuous stretch (158 miles
long) of Historic Route 66. Through the years Route 66 has had many
names: The Main Street of America, the Mother Road, the Wire Road,
and the Will Rogers Highway. This is perhaps the best-known highway
in the United States. Cruising down Route 66 allows the traveler to
experience many historic communities along the way.
Flagstaff:
It's a place packed with energy, a town surrounded by natural
wonders. Whether you're looking for an easy, two-day getaway or the
vacation of a lifetime, Flagstaff will make any trip a northern
Arizona adventure. With more than two hundred restaurants, dozens of
inns, plenty of affordable accommodations, unique attractions, and
colorful nightspots, its small-town charm will give you big-town
excitement. Culture, clean air, festivals and forest paths are only
some of Flagstaffs year-round enjoyment. Some of the most beautiful
country in the Southwest surrounds you here, from lush woodlands to
rugged deserts. The Grand Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona's red
rocks, Native American reservations, and a string of breathtaking
national monuments are all within a short drive. Flagstaff is the
perfect hub for Arizona explorers, from here you can see everything!
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