The Road Leaving The Lake Mead Area, Heading To Kingman, AZ

The Road Leaving The Lake Mead Area, Heading To Kingman, AZ

When we left the Lake Mead Recreation Area we headed south towards Kingman, AZ.  Kingman is said to be the “Heart of Route 66”.   So what better place to make a stop over for the night.

On our way their Tory got real comfy on the dash.

Once she got to warm in the sun, Whisper was anxious to take her spot.

Tory Sleeping On The Dash While We Are Driving Down The Road

Tory Sleeping On The Dash While We Are Driving Down The Road

Whisper Enjoying The Sun On The Dash, While We Are Driving Down The Road

Whisper Enjoying The Sun On The Dash, While We Are Driving Down The Road

Too funny.  They didn’t even notice the beautiful scenery passing them by.

Once we got into Kingman we went walking around town to explore. In town we found the famous Route 66 signs.  They are not hard to miss.  This town really goes all out in Route 66 memorabilia.

Beautiful Scenery On Our Way To Kingman, AZ

Beautiful Scenery On Our Way To Kingman, AZ

Route 66 Signs Everywhere In Kingman, AZ

Route 66 Signs Everywhere In Kingman, AZ

Kingman is home to the famed steam engine 3759 that rests in Locomotive Park.  Click on the link to read more about that.  To us was just a giant steam engine sitting in a park.  Interesting, but not terribly so.  Maybe we were just getting tired of history lessons.

Just next door to the park is Mr. D’s Route 66 Diner.  Being lunchtime we went over and sat at the counter.  In a place like this, we believe to get the full experience, you must sit at the counter.  That’s where all the action is after all.

Steam Engine 3759 In Locomotive Park In Kingman, AZ

Steam Engine 3759 In Locomotive Park In Kingman, AZ

Mr. D's Route 66 Diner In Kingman, AZ

Mr. D’s Route 66 Diner In Kingman, AZ

Inside Mr. D's Route 66 Diner

Inside Mr. D’s Route 66 Diner

That was about all of Kingman, AZ.  Other than Route 66 fame, not much else their that we saw.  A couple museums that we didn’t go into, but that was it.

David Hanging Off A Route 66 Sign In Kingman, AZ

David Hanging Off A Route 66 Sign In Kingman, AZ

After this…onward to a giant Meteor Crater.  That should be interesting.