Oatman
Wild burros & gold rush history
Oatman is a former gold mining town now populated by free-roaming wild burros that wander the main street accepting carrots from tourists. Daily gunfight reenactments and mine tours add to the Wild West atmosphere.
The Oatman Hotel is where Clark Gable and Carole Lombard spent their honeymoon night in 1939. The historic hotel's walls are covered in dollar bills, and the honeymoon suite can be viewed for free. Getting here via the Oatman Highway from Kingman is half the experience — steep switchbacks through the Black Mountains on original Route 66 pavement.
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Oatman Ghost Town
CAN'T MISSThis former gold mining town is home to free-roaming wild burros — descendants of miners' pack animals. Daily gunfight reenactments on Main Street, gold mine tours, and rustic saloons.
Oatman Hotel
CAN'T MISSClark Gable and Carole Lombard spent their honeymoon night here in 1939. The historic hotel's walls are covered in dollar bills, and the honeymoon suite can be viewed for free.
restaurantWhere to Eat
Oatman Hotel Restaurant
American$RT66 CLASSICBurgers and cold beer served in the historic Oatman Hotel, where Clark Gable and Carole Lombard honeymooned in 1939. Walls covered in dollar bills add to the atmosphere.
Tips for Visiting Oatman
Buy carrots at the general store to feed the wild burros — they're friendly but can be pushy.
The Oatman Highway from Kingman has steep switchbacks — not recommended for RVs or large trailers.
Gunfight reenactments happen daily at noon and 2 PM on Main Street.