This is a fun visitor center with a little something for everyone. Two wonderful gift shops, a…read moresecond floor free museum, a super neat pay museum (that I would strongly recommend), a dog park, and several photo ops. The gift stores had moderate priced items and a nice selection. The free museum gave a nice history of this Route 66 stop. The gem was definitely the pay museum. We learned so much about the history of the area and the dust bowl. As an added bonus was the electric car display. So much fun! We almost skipped this because we were just planning on a short stop. Glad we stayed and explored! We were traveling with an active 6 year old and she stayed engaged throughout. So many fun photo backdrops made this a stop that made our highlight reel from our vacation. Plan to spend at least an hour. Your paid admission to the museum also includes 3 other stops. Not all are open every day. We only made it to one of the 4. Again, good for all ages. Entertaining and informative.

Across the street from Locomotive Park [Kingman AZ]…read more Formerly the Powerhouse, Arizona's oldest known reinforced concrete industrial building, according to the roadside attraction marker in front of the building. The historic Powerhouse generated electricity from 1909 to 1938. The side of the building has 16 Tesla Superchargers ツ The Visitor Center has a gift shop that carries maps, brochures and mostly American-made souvenirs. They have a nice selection of stickers and postcards. They also sell stamps so it was perfect for the postcards I was sending. The stickers are my latest collection (it doesn't take up much space LoL!) Upstairs is the Route 66 Museum (stairs and elevator are available for use). Before heading to the museum, stop to read about the Guardian Angel of Route 66 StoryFile Experience, Angel Delgadillo. He has a very special relationship with the road called Route 66. The employees are friendly. They also have clean restrooms. Before leaving the parking lot drive through the Route 66 roadside attraction and snap a photo of your car underneath the sign. A "must see" attraction for Route 66 travelers in Kingman... highly recommended! Review #3695

We stopped by for lunch. Great customer service. Relaxed ambience. Waitress let us try a few beer…read moresamples, We got the Sunset Amber which was excellent. We got wings and jalapeño poppers that were just right, not too spicy. For lunch we ordered the create your own pizza (excellent), Santa Fe chicken sandwich (excellent) and chicken strips (very good).

I came here to Grand Canyon Brewery Distillery for dinner and it was amazing. Everything was nice…read moreabout it, nothing wrong. I ordered the Canyon Burger without pickles. I also ordered an appetizer of their chips. Both were delicious, the juicy burger meat between the fluffy bun and the crunchy, fresh chips. They were delicious, and I will absolutely order these things again. When I came in, I was sat down very quickly, even at one of the busiest times of the day. I learned that you go get your own soda, so I didn't have to wait for a waitress to refill my drink. I was asked my order and the waitress serving my table was very polite and helpful, routinely checking in to see how everything was going. Nice people. Inside gave you that kind yet tough bar attitude. Taxidermy animal heads were quite abundant, and so were their TVs. I watched a bit of the soccer game, so I got something out of them. Everything was clean, comfortable and made for a fantastic experience. Overall, this is the place for burgers and pizzas. They have amazing food, quality service and a good feeling around. I absolutely recommend this place for those who want a very good burger or anything of that. Maybe, I'll try their pastas next time. Thank you!

AMERICA'S MAIN STREET…read more I have always been fascinated by Main Street, USA. This is one reason I am fascinated by US 66. From 1926 to 1985 Route 66 was America's Main Street. From Santa Monica, California to Chicago, Illinois it travelled through eight states: California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Disparate from many of the US highways at the time, it did not travel in a straight line. Instead, it travelled diagonally to connect to downtowns that needed a connection to a major Highway in addition to large cities. US 66 grew with the popularity of the automobile and the migration west to California. With the popularity of US 66 came interesting roadside architecture. Examples are Cadillac Ranch, art deco motels, classic gas stations, drive-ins and restaurants. When traffic increased and cars became more powerful, US 66 evolved. For example the hairpin curves between Oatman and Kingman, Arizona were so dangerous that US 66 was relocated to the current I-40. By the 1960s, US 66 became an American institution. US 66 became as American as apple pie. There was a show about US 66 and the song "Get Your Kicks on Route 66." Meanwhile a pledging American institution was making America's Main Street extinct. It was the Interstate. Gradually the Interstate replaced US 66. In 1985 when I-40 was completed in 1985, US 66 was decommissioned from the highway system. It was replaced by I-10, I-15, I-40, I-44, and I-55. Americans love our heritage. US 66 is a part of our heritage. Groups such as the US 66 Association are working hard to preserve the existing segments of US 66 and to reinstate it as a US Highway. Thanks to their efforts "Historic US 66" route markers bring America's Main Street back to life in many of the existing segments. I have recently been on a few segments of US 66. Whenever I drove on US 66 pavement I felt a connection to America's heritage and a feeling of being in a real life train set. Whenever I am driving from Las Vegas to Southern California, when I exit the fast lane of I-15 for a break at a business off the slower lanes of the I-15 Business Loop, I am on US 66 most likely in a historic area. A not too distant experience was visiting the First McDonald's in San Bernardino off US 66. If I kept going West on the former US 66 that is now signed California 66, I'd end up taking the scenic route to Santa Monica Pier. When I drive from Vegas to Arizona destinations, I often stop on US 66. In Kingman, US 66 is both a Main Street and a I-40 Business Route. The US 66 Association is here in the Powerhouse Visitor Center. In downtown Kingman, US 66 looks like a charming train set turned to life. This is one of the larger segments of US 66. From Kingman, it changes into Arizona 66 and travels through the desert passing Grand Canyon Caverns until it rejoins I-40 West of Williams. When I vacationed in the Grand Canyon, it was US 66 in Williams that I stopped off before driving into the park. I knew I was on US 66 when I saw the bear attraction. When I drive the Laughlin route toward Lake Havasu City, I am driving on US 66 when I cruise through Needles, California . Recently I was hanging out on US 66 when I was spending a few hours in the ghost town of Oatman. And this summer when I walked in the Chicago Loop I was walking on the easternmost segment of US 66. US 66 is currently a discontinuous Main Street. Many have been negatively affected by the Interstate. A reinstated US 66 would connect these Main Street at the same time it would increase tourism. America needs it's Main Street back. The Route 66 Associations in each of the states that US 66 travels through are fighting the good fight by trying to reinstate US 66 to the highway system. I support them. And on the subject of US 66 for the next couple of days I will mentally be at the easternmost city of US 66 finishing up my 2014 Chicago reviews. I'll mentally be back in Vegas in a few days when the weather turns cooler. Most likely reviewing a Las Vegas Park or restaurant . So, my Vegas Yelper friends I will share my local experiences then. However, because this is the Internet you can join me on a mental trip to the easternmost city of US 66 in Chicago. If not I will leave you singing, "If you ever plan to motor west Travel my way the road that's the best. Get your kicks on Route 66."

Great Route 66 Museum! Very well presented history of Route 66. Worth the stop. I don't have kids…read morebut I think this would be an entertaining stop for kids as well. They also have a small electro car museum.

Service was great, selection even better great store! So many unique things to look at. Good value…read more So it's fun to look at and affordable.

We went in for a look, Angie, was there and she was so knowledgeable and caring with our 3 kids. My…read morewife went nuts and Angie made sure my wife know what to look for and what was best. We were extremely happy when we left with multiple bags and the most amazing Crystal Ball. Let's just say, we definitely will be back

Powerhouse and Route 66 Museum was on our day trip list and it was super cute. First tidbit, is…read morethat you need to be there before 4 p.m. because at 4 p.m. the last wave of Museum entry time stopped. During our visit we were 5 minutes late therefore we didn't get to tour the Route 66 Museum but from what we could see by glancing in it did look like a really good museum for kids to visit. If you do arrive late there are beautiful trains across the street and which the kids can go up and look in and take pictures with. The gift shops were really cute and had a variety of items for adults and kids to select from. Overall I would say this is a nice little spot for you to stop in and visit if you're touring Route 66.

Loved the location right in the heart of down town, the bike museum was so creatively put together…read morewith pieces from history my son and I haven't seen before. The rental bikes are classic and location is very easy to see all of Kingman's best stops with a bike map to easily route the must see attractions of the town. We really enjoyed Kingman bike shop rentals and all it has to offer the downtown area, perfect fun addition to anyone visiting the town ready for some family fun while enjoying the sites.

From the owner: Take a spin on one of our rental bicycles around Downtown Kingman, Arizona…read more Each rental includes a Micargi Cruiser Bicycle, a bike lock and a rental helmet. All riders must sign a rental agreement including a waiver of release and comply with all City of Kingman and Arizona bicycle laws. All bikes must be locked up while parked. Visit our Retail Gift Shop and Route 66 Bicycle Museum! We have lots of fun toys and road trip supplies. We also have N.A. beers, beverages and southwest inspired snacks for your trip.

Excellent service. Great customer service & very helpful. If you are doing it yourself this is…read morethe place to go for assistance.

I always, always, always go to this place first for hardware stuff. The staff is always helpful…read moreand knowledgeable. The store is always well stocked with reasonable prices. Only if I must, do I end up at Home Depot. In fact, Ace Hardware is my next stop after True Value.