 The village of Oatman | ||
| Oatman | ||
| State | Arizona | |
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| Residents | < 100 | |
other value for residents on Wikidata: 128, 135   | ||
| height | 826 m | |
| Tourist info | 928-768-6222 Oatman Chamber of Commerce | |
| no tourist info on Wikidata: | ||
| location | ||
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Oatman is a place in Arizona and is due to the historical Route 66.
background
At the beginning of the 20th century gold was mined here and the city was called Vivian, after a mining company. The city of Oatman was later baptized after Olive Oatman. Once more than 10,000 people lived in Oatman until the end of gold mining in 1942 and the relocation of Route 66 in 1950 and thus the bypassing of the place reduced the population to below 100. After that, attempts were made to keep the village in its old style and made it accessible to visitors. Gold is now being mined again in the area.
getting there
| Distances | |
| Needles | 22 mi (36 km), 31 min. |
|---|---|
| Bullhead City | 15 mi (24 km), 38 min. |
| Kingman | 29 mi (46 km), 1:11 hrs. |
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In the street
Oatman is on the Arizona State Route 66which corresponds to the course of the historic Route 66. From the east - Kingman, Arizona - after 20 miles the traveler reaches the Black Mountains, through which the road meanders picturesque and winding, and after another ten miles Oatman. The AZ 66 also runs from Topock, California in the south to Oatman. From the Mohave Valley (Arizona State Route 95) in the west the traveler arrives on the County Road 153 after 14 miles Oatman.
mobility
Dynamic cardsTourist Attractions
- Lots of old buildings
- Museum about the history of the town
activities
There are daily western shows in the city (at 12 noon and at 2:15 pm). In principle, this does not cost anything, but a donation for a charitable cause is requested.
Famous and notorious is the "Sidewalk Egg Frying Contest", which takes place annually on July 4th, where you only try to fry the eggs with the help of the sun.
shop
Lots of antique dealers and souvenir shops.
- Oatman General Store, opposite the Oatman Hotel. A grocery store where you can get snacks, ice cream and chilled drinks in addition to photo supplies and souvenirs.
Self-catering is best served in either Kingman or Bullhead City.
kitchen
Cheap
- 1 Olive Oatman Restaurant and Saloon, 171 Main Street (Route 66). Tel.: 1 928-768-1891, Email: [email protected]. Small, often overcrowded restaurant with simple American grill cuisine.Open: 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.Price: Food from $ 5-7.50.
medium
- Oatman Hotel, 181 Main St. American grill cuisine in the most rustic restaurant in town. By the way, you cannot stay overnight here, despite the name.
nightlife
There is only one bar in Oatman:
- Judy's, 260 Main Street. Tel.: 1 (928) 768-4463.
accommodation
Currently no hotel in Oatman. If you want to stay nearby, try Kingman or Bullhead City.
