We have been to Oatman numerous times. If we have just stay more than a couple of days, we always run them up there for an experience with the donkeys. I especially enjoy it when they know nothing about Oakland and then they get up there and are surprised. It is a small compact two block town; of the residence and employees of all the little gift shops. I've always been very friendly and helpful. They are always welcoming. There are meals and snacks to be bought while visiting. Oh and of course, I forgot the gun fight acting in the street. Out of all the times we've been there there's only been one time we have not seen a donkey. We just went this week and we have seen more donkeys this time that we have ever seen there including about 20 welcoming us into town right on the road as we entered You want to visit this town at least once not a bad drive there either. read more

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I loved the quaint Ghost Town so much! Lots of shops and eateries. Burros galore that are walking casually throughout the town and streets. Turtles to see too. Really genuine people. They preserve the old west feel and have fun shows too in the streets. It's so much fun and I bought so much stuff. read more

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My family visited Oatman this past Sunday, and it was such a fun and memorable experience. This little historic town is full of character and charm, and it truly feels like stepping back in time along Route 66. We spent time exploring the Oatman Jail and the Oatman Mine, both of which were really interesting and added to the town's old-west history. Of course, the highlight was making friends with the many donkeys roaming the streets--they are everywhere and make the visit even more special. The shops, people, and overall atmosphere were welcoming and unique, with something interesting around every corner. Oatman has a way of slowing you down and making you want to take it all in. On our way back home to Vegas, we took Route 66, and the drive was absolutely beautiful. The scenery alone made the trip worth it. If you're looking for a fun day trip, love history, or just want a unique experience, Oatman is definitely worth the visit. We'll absolutely be back! read more

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We flew into Laughlin and drove here on our first day. Recommend to definitely buy a $1 bag of donkey feed and walk around. Actually better buy 2. The donkeys are so sweet and follow you everywhere. If you see 1, you'll see 10. They are out on the road as you enter the town and as you leave. I did buy a rare number #8 turquoise ring from this jewelry store. Otherwise there are t shirt and other stores in the small walkable town. We parked in a gravel parking lot and walked. Some ignorant tourists tried to feed the donkeys a muffin. Donkey food is recommended for their safety. So much fun, and its on route 66. I do hear its quite an adventure getting here from Kingman. We came from Laughlin. read more

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Absolutely LOVED our experience here. The wild roaming donkeys were a delight. There were couples, groups, a mama and her baby. We feed them and pet them and one of them ate my sticker and bag. The shop owner laughed, knew the name of the donkey, and gave me a replacement at no cost. There is some food here, ice cream, but it is mostly gift shops with Oatman items. You will see them along route 66 running wild before you arrive and after you leave along the highway. Tip: Bring carrots for before the main stretch of Oatman and after along route 66, because you can't feed them on the main stretch of the town. Signs posted. They do have hay cubes for sale in the town so you can feed them those but that's it. read more

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Found this spot thanks to ChatGPT while planning things to do on my road trip and WOWW!! I'm so glad we stopped here! As you're driving into town, you start seeing donkeys just casually walking in the streets and they'll even come right up to your car. It was such a fun and unexpected experience. Once we got closer to the town, there was so much more to explore! The people were incredibly friendly and welcoming. There were plenty of gift shops and a few cute spots to grab food and drinks. You can buy food to feed the donkeys and they will totally surround you. Be ready! I actually got nipped by one because I fed another and kept her waiting . The donkeys all have names and the locals seem to know each one of them personally I guess based on their markings and strips. They also do a gun show in town so make sure to look up the schedule so you don't miss it. Would absolutely come back again if I'm ever in the area. Such a fun, unique little stop and I really enjoyed my time here! read more

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Stop at Kingman AZ visitor center then head to the little Burro roaming town. My dad had told me about this place a few yrs back so decided I had to visit in his memory. A very long winding road, so take very slow. Lots of old shops, even a gun Fight to see. A bar and restaurant that has dollar bills hanging everywhere! The burros have names and just roam around waiting for someone to feed them. Some nice but one was snappy. After we went I was told they have a cross on back. Looking at my photos, they do. This is a old western place that's a unique stop for sure. A quick update, husband broke out with little ichy bumps after visit on wrist. I recommend not petting the Burros. read more

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Love this quaint little town they have shoot outs in the streets. The shops are nice and eclectic to the town. There are people walking around with donkeys.. You are able to buy donkey food from the shops. Definitely buy some and carefully feed the donkeys. Enjoy the people talk to them at the old hotel bar or sit outside and enjoy the snacks. But it's great to stop by on beautiful days like today. read more

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Burros everywhere [Oatman AZ] Continuing on our Route 66 venture took us to the town of Oatman. We arrived around 1:30p and just when a Wild West show was about to begin... we had just parked and paid our $2 fee (honor system) and walked into town when we heard a lady yell to the crowd that the gunfight show was about to start... WILD WEST SHOW: We moseyed along on the street which was a Route 66 thoroughfare until the crowd was instructed to close it up so they can start the show. The Legendary Red Ridge Marauders was a 2-man gunfight show. The show was about 20-mins long. So basically we (the crowd) shut down Route 66 for a time until the gunfight show was finished... also, watch out for them donkeys. DONKEYS: Oatman is a former mining town on Route 66 that attracts tourists with its western charm and friendly (and not so friendly) burros. They roam the streets freely. Yup! The donkeys are direct descendants of animals who carried supplies for local gold miners to in the early 1900s. When the mines were eventually closed down, the donkeys were sent free to roam. Visitors can purchase healthy alfalfa food pellets to feed the animals. They do get wild so exercise caution. We witnessed two donkeys on their hind legs actually fighting during the Wild West show. Unfortunately we couldn't stay longer but I did stop at a shop and did a little shopping. This old time town with a fun, quirky vibe, and famous for its donkeys was a cool stop. They were everywhere outside of town too as we were driving off... Review #3701 read more

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Simply a step back in time...the entire town is awesome to stroll through and take your time to see all the shops and all the friendly donkeys that roam around.. Restaurants are very nice..great employees and great food choices read more

I've seen reviews on YouTube of Oatman and was intrigued by the free roaming burros (donkeys). My in-laws just purchased a retirement home in nearby Mohave Valley and my littlest one loves all animals. So the combination of locale and desire aligned to make a memorable day for my family and me. About 13 miles northeast of Mohave Valley, AZ, off Hwy 95, Oatman, AZ, is a small tourist stop on the way to Kingman. It's known for being an "authentic Old West town" on the mother road (Rte 66). On the undulating road that slowly rises off the desert floor of Mohave Valley, you will encounter "wild" burros scattered along the sides of the road in small herds about a mile or so south of Oatman. For being wild, these burros would come right up to an open car window and gladly eat snacks off the palm of your hand. My 6 year old was not intimidated in the slightest even when several burros put their heads inside the rolled down windows of our van. Parking was ample, albeit a bit of walk, when we arrived at the entrance to the town. My 3 boys were immediately intrigued and wanted to explore every part of the town. The good thing is that the town is small and could easily be toured in about an hour. There were more burros wandering about and the local shops sold food pellets so tourists could feed the burros without guilt of feeding them something inappropriate. We started at a small stand that sold home made sweet tea and then explored every shop up one side of the town and down the other. On the way, one of my sons got a cowboy hat, another a harmonica and another a stuffed animal burro (of course). The hotel now housed a restaurant, bar and the two restrooms with running water (there are other restrooms, but were vault toilets). The food looked good and smelled wonderful but we forgot my son's allergy backpack and EpiPen, so dining here wasn't an option this time. There was also an ice cream shop in the lobby. While waiting to use the men's room, one of the local cowboy actors signed a post card for two of my boys. The next show, at 3:30pm, was just late for my kids who wanted to nap after a days worth or exploring. We'll definitely be back to see the show and feed more burros. My 9 year old, who isn't enthusiastic for much, told my wife, "this was one of the best days I ever had in Arizona." I have to admit, even for me, it was a pretty darn good day (to paraphrase Ice Cube...). read more

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Enjoyed visiting Oatman! Travel back in time to this western town. The road is better from Needles / Kingman to Oatman. Lots of hairpin turns (15 miles/hour) from Flagstaff. We saw wild burros before reaching town. read more

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Decided on a day trip from Vegas to the Town of Oatman. What a quirky little ghost town with wild burros roaming the streets. We had such a nice day exploring this cute little town. They have so many nice shops and the town gives off an old-west charm. Dined at the historic Oatman Hotel which is covered in dollar bills. Even saw a gun fight show! It felt like I was on a classic western movie set. Highly recommend checking this town out during spring and fall months. The weather was perfect! Fun place for all ages! read more

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If you are in the surrounding area I would definitely recommend visiting the cute town of Oatman, AZ. For starters it is really important that as you drive up to the town you do so slowly since the donkeys roam free and seem to always be in the road intentionally stopping you because they want to be fed. Word of caution, they are wild donkeys and can harm you if you roll down your window to feed them, so be careful. They are just hungry and don't get the same attention as the in town nerds do. The town is small with a interesting history to it, but makes for a fun and quick stop to see the old past. Several shops with cute things to buy including new boots. I was super shocked when I was able to buy my little one new Tony Lama boots for $30, score! Yummy sweet treats for the little ones, cold drinks for adults, even a shop that sells high quality medical use magnets with several purposes. Several of the shops sell donkey food so while in the town there is a different herd then what you see in the road leading up to the Main Street. This gives you the ability to fed them, safely, but please pay attention to the stickers on the babies that clearly states "do not feed me". Babies don't have back teeth and literally choke and die when fed food. The locals will be happy to share more detail about this. Overall it was a good time and I highly suggest you visit this quaint little town when in the area. read more

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We had a blast in Oatman! I am an East Coast girl and this is my first experience in the Old West. Oatman was a gold rush town turned ghost town. The town was named for Olive Oatman, who was held captive by native Americans for four years as a young girl. Her story is interesting. Today, the town is touristy run by locals with no chain businesses. Most of the buildings are still in their original condition since the gold rush days. The original Route 66 runs through the little town. Wild donkeys that were l left behind by miners have managed to survive and roam the street of Oatman. The town is surrounded by beautiful mountains and geological structures. Old mines closed to the public scatter the landscape. You can walk through a small mine filled with artifacts. The old jail is also interesting filled with stories of the town. There is no charge to walk through either of these historic and interesting areas. The shops carry souvenirs, rocks, snacks, clothes and more. You can purchase small bags of food for the donkeys. The shop keepers are super welcoming and happy to tell you about the town and their stories. There is parking throughout the town and public restrooms. The drive to the town is beautiful and is about 20 miles from Needles. Plan on spending a couple hours. Bring water, but you can purchase beverages reasonably in most shops. Bring the kids for a fun experience off the grid. read more

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Was in Laughlin decided to take a drive out to Oatman We stopped at the store to get something to drink and started up a conversation With the cashier She told us to get carrots to feed the Donkeys that hang out on the roads sometimes. The last time we were there I remember somebody mentioning it I'm glad she reminded us There were so many out on the road a few cars had stopped in different areas on the street to interact with them also We only got a few carrots the little group enjoyed them it was pretty neat to have them so close to us they are truly amazing animals Was a fun experience this time around read more

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This little town is so cute with all the donkey's roaming the streets. But even better were the shopkeeper, I lost my phone and they found it and contacted me after someone turned it in. read more

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Burros, burros and more burros! They're all over the place! A vestige of the gold mining days! Yet that's the least of what this small town has to offer! This quaint town is unique and fun and well worth the visit. We stopped in for a few enjoyable hours and found the old and ghost town aspect of it not only amusing, but educational and lively. The mule-ridden main street is full of things to enjoy from gunfights, gift shops, leather stores, nik-naks, ice cream, beer, food, western wear, old jail, museum, period post office, gold mine, trading post, general store, and much, much more. It's amazing how much is packed into this small town! This 19th century town is named after Olive Oatman - who has a fascinating history well worth looking into before riding into town is fascinating to say the least, especially for a town dating back to the 1860s. Great place to visit, you won't regret it. Note: never stand behind a Burro! read more

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The fun part of visiting Oatman is the drive. Driving through narrow roads and zig-zagging through it. It's scary because you can see the drop down on the side of the road! The town is rustic and the tourist attraction are the wild burros. The burros are friendly, you can pet them. There are hay cubes for sale inside the stores to feed the burros. It's always safe to read their body language, before approaching them. You never know their temperament. On the Main Street there are many souvenir stores and maybe two restaurants. I would advise to wear comfortable shoes and bring water when visiting. read more

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Ya'll get to Oatman, Arizona!! What a wonderful little ghost town. Old mining town with cute shops and a few restaurants/bars. Catch the afternoon bank robbery and duel. Oh, how could I forget? The wild burros that run the town and location. Be mindful while driving on this stretch of historic route 66, these beautiful creatures will walk right up to a moving vehicle looking for a snack. Apparently they have been spoiled with free hand outs (go into town to get a chance to feed the adults). They are wonderful to see in their natural terrain. Great find that's part of America's history. read more

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The scenic two-hour drive from Vegas to Oatman, AZ is as much of an adventure as exploring the former mining town itself. Historic Route 66 leads to a narrow winding mountain road where your car is mere inches from the edge. Due to a flight delay, we got into town just as a few establishments were closing up shop (not an issue since we weren't looking to eat.) The Main St. has a dirt parking lot ($2, which you put into a bucket on the honor system), the Oatman Hotel in which you can't stay the night but you can eat, small museums, souvenir shops, a few eateries, & public restrooms. However, the main attraction are the free-roaming burros. We encountered a handful & a few peered their heads into our car window (see pic), undoubtedly an experience we wouldn't have had if we arrived earlier when it was crowded with tourists. The burros alone are worth the drive. Before heading back to Vegas, we walked the length of the town & stopped into a store for t-shirts, stickers, & other souvenirs. Based on political banners displayed, it's clear the people of Oatman believe the election was rigged (lmao.) Despite this, we had a fun time visiting a Wild West town where there are more burros than residents. Triple-digit temps when we came so we brought sunglasses, sunscreen, water, & Gatorade with us. read more

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Super cute town, it's a must and if you like friendly donkeys this is the place for you almost every store sells donkey food so you can hand feed them. This is an old mining town and the donkeys that are here now are believed to be descendants of the donkeys that used to work here back in the day to haul the gold and supplies for the minors. Lots of fun little shops and things to see. read more

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It was an adventure but honesty I wouldn't drive all that way unless you've never seen any wild west towns before. read more

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First time coming here. My brother wanted to gallivant one day and he chose this place. The drive was nice. It's a one way in one way out kind of town. The donkeys are entertaining, my son enjoyed feeding and watching them. Experience some country western town and visit here. read more

Oatman was such a fun experience! It was fun to just look around and feed the donkeys and see them just roaming freely. read more

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Love seeing the donkeys but the people working the little shops ignored me and my kids. Never said hello when we entered theres shops only talked and greeted other customers that were not brown and my kids noticed and felt very uncomfortable and had to begg for help when trying to purchase things I am thinking because we were Latino ruined the experience for me n my kids because we were planning this for a while. read more

Right before entering the town, a house in front of the entrance has a confederate flag waving in the front yard. During the gun show, one of the actors made racist jokes about 'being made in China', etc. The other actor seemed nice enough and I thanked him for the show and he said they try to make it fun. While I was eating in a restaurant, a guy behind the counter, I'm guessing a worker (I did not see him do any work while we were there) kept staring at me like I had 5 heads, which was super rude. The waitress was really nice and friendly. Most of the stores close at 5pm. There are cameras all over in the stores and outside so Big Brother is watching. The Burros are cute and you can buy a bag of food to feed them. When we left, I drove through the town and I pointed out the confederate flag and it appeared as though a guy in a truck was following us until we were quite a ways out then he turned back around, which was quite creepy. The public bathrooms do not have sinks/running water but did provide hand sanitizer. I recommend bringing your own hand/wet wipes. read more

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This ghost town is a must see if you're interested in wild donkeys and some old west chilling. They have a bunch of little stores in the town, they sell jewelry, T-shirts, jerky (not donkey related), etc! They had a little cowboy shoot out in the middle of the street while we were there and it was really entertaining. The donkeys are wild and they're just hanging out in the middle of the road sometimes so proceed with caution! take plenty of water if you go in the summertime! read more

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Here's the honest truth! The shops are your usual tourist souvenirs. The people running them were super welcoming. The town itself was adorable. You're coming into a town, a small one at that, of course it's going to be a little more slow paced. Donkeys are roaming along the street and able to feed, which was nice. For the littles it's great! The candy shops owners are AMAZING, super sweet like their store. The Beef jerky store makes their own jerky and it's super tender & delicious. I Could have given a 5 star if the bar in the back across the candy shop wasn't so rude. Lady bartending there had a stick up her butt or something. Wouldn't recommend that place but the rest I would. read more

So glad we went here! It was a three-hour trip from where we were staying in Peoria, but worth every minute! Seeing the donkeys in the wild was amazing. They were very friendly too. You could easily have one walk up to you. You could actually pet them - of course using common sense and not trying to do something to spook them is key. They are wild animals and could bite or kick at any time. However, if you are careful and act with calmness, you will be fine. The town is adorable, and the shops are very quaint and fun to visit. Would highly recommend visiting if you like quaint little towns, beautiful scenic drives and DONKEYS!! read more

Came to Oatman for a fun filled day like we do every year . We had lunch at the Oatman hotel checked out the haunted mine, the jail and feed the donkeys. While enjoying the town and sitting across the street on a bench I overheard the owner of the bar business (A KAREN) talking about how my side by side was in her way and she's going to finish smoking her cigarette and ash her cigarette all over my vehicle. She was talking to an older gentleman very loudly about this . When My family and I started to walk back across the street she proceeded to get up and come tell us we parked in her spot and moved her cones and screwed her whole day up . When we first arrived earlier that morning the business owner next to her shop said we can park there it would be ok . Where we parked there were 2 cones blocking one spot so we parked infront of those cones, we didn't move any cones. We weren't blocking the sidewalk nor the ramp to the business and I informed her of that in a nice way. She didn't like what I said and then proceeded to tell me Shut the F Up. DO NOT DRINK AT HER BAR she's rude . Her bar is the First bar on the right when pulling into Oatman from the bullhead side . I have never encountered anyone in that town so rude . I have been coming to Oatman for 20 years with my family . I hope she was just having a bad day because after that experience it doesn't make me wanna come back and spend my money . read more

Cute quaint fun little old mining town full of history and real live donkeys. A must while visiting Laughlin or lake Mojave. Just a fun town to walk around feed the donkeys and grab some old fashion candy or treats ! Gun show w cowboys bang bang read more

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We visited the town of Oatman on the way home to California from Williams AZ / Grand Canyon on a Sunday in mid November at noon. I was excited to see the exit approaching while on the freeway, but you still have almost an hour to your destination! The road has small hills and bumps - I did not pass 50 mph in a mid size SUV. Then you reach the beautiful yet SUPER twisty road going up and down without any side rails as well as random burros in the middle of the street! The speed limit was 15-20 mph. It was a gorgeous view, but I wouldn't suggest an inexperienced, tired or distracted driver to take the wheel! We spent only 45 minutes in Oatman since we had our dog with us. I was aware of donkeys not liking dogs so we always kept our dog at a distance. We were given 3 friendly warnings about our dog and donkeys by three different locals which I thought was nice. I only spotted about 8 burros roaming the main road. They were approachable even though I didn't have any food. Also spotted 2 burros standing in the road en route and 2 more on the way back home. Plenty of visitors were walking around, but I didn't think it was too crowded on a Sunday afternoon. We never felt any type of negative vibes at all, it was quite the opposite actually! Parking was easy to find at the end of the main street. Didn't try out any food spots. There's plenty of gift shops, photo ops and fun things to check out. We overall enjoyed our short visit to Oatman! read more

Town of Oatman - Burros in the middle of the road en route to Oatman - Local Flavor Near Me

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The humble burros and scenic drive from Kingman to Oatman were the highlight...the town of Oatman, not so much. In my opinion. Ghost town, Mining Town, whatever you want to call it, all tourist trap:P Tombstone in AZ is definitely a better one that will take you back in time. Gun fight at Yuma Territorial Prison State Park had much more enthusiasm involved :) and The Bodie in Eastern Sierra is much more photogenic.... Before arriving the town, there were few burros walking/standing on the middle of the road, so SLOW DOWN! Right after you stop the car, there were few heads looking into the window...unlike those aggressive goats at petting zoo, they were the most humble animals I had ever seen. It didn't take long walk from one side of the town to another, nothing really sparked my interest. Gift shops, fudge and ice cream... The restroom is on the far end of the town (and it's not flush toilet! Why were I surprise lol) The parking lot at end of the town is $2 and you put money in the barrel, honor system:). Even on a slow weekday afternoon, I think all street parking were occupied by local. # the road pass Sitgreaves Pass is with twist and turn, not for the faint of heart:xD read more

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First visited Oatman in 2014. Oatman had me Enthralled and have always wanted to come back. The look and the feel of the town. The mine, the Oatman Hotel with its dollar bills on the walls. The Burros, though, are the main draw for me. Visit the Oatman Hotel, have a drink at the bar with dollar bills on the walls! Ogle the donkeys! BUT be careful! These are wild burros and They do bite! I'll come back in a heart beat. Love this town! Love Route 66! @socalweekendwalkarounds Check out my You Tube Short on Oatman Love Oatman so much, I have 3 shorts on Oatman! https://youtube.com/shorts/CsspltxDZ8s?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/hsIKjIPK2cI?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/9mvu5ccmeyQ?feature=share read more

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Amazing experience!!! We decided to add this stop to our trip, last minute and we did not regret it at all. The shop owners were super friendly and so were the donkeys . The kids who were dreading riding in the car for another hour or two forgot about the drive completely as soon as they started seeing donkeys. . This place will forever have a place in our heart read more

We had an amazing visit, and have decided we will be back when it's NOT 110°F We visited many shops, had a beer at Judy's, cocktail at The Oatman Hotel. I had to purchase a new handbag because a donkey tried to steal mine, and it broke. (NOT kidding!) We watched the gunfight, and pet the donkeys. We walked through the mine. read more

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Oatman, AZ is about 40 minutes from Laughlin, NV. It's a nice scenic drive to get there and back. Oatman is an old mining town. There are some old artifacts, a midday gun battle and little shops to explore. It is a great place to spend a few hours, grab lunch or a snack. There is plenty of wildlife to see. Look for the wild donkeys before town, in town and on your way out. We saw a lot of them. read more

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I think everyone should come here at least once. My men have been here twice already and want to return. As we were driving Route 66 to get here we were coming up on donkeys. They would walk up to the car, super sweet. We were able to get a parking spot in the overflow parking lot behind the bathrooms. I just got a kick out of this town and the donkeys just walking around. I talked to a few shop owners on how they feel about the donkeys and they all said for the most part they are fine, they are used to them. Occasionally they try to walk into the businesses and they will get ornery and try and steal bags people are carrying. I didn't see any of that, they seemed to be on their best behavior. The town rolls up around 5 so if you are going to visit I would suggest earlier in the day. Bathrooms are basically an out house. In one of my photos it tells the history of Oatman and the donkeys. read more

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Cute little tourist town to make a day trip out to see. Love the wandering Burros. We did stop at the Oatman Hotel for some ice cream. The ice cream was good... the cone was a little hard and stale. Not too much to do in the town but wander the line of gift shops. But was neat to see the older buildings and scenery. read more

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