Hill Top Motel in Kingman adds 30-day bookings on Airbnb site

Travelers who want to stick around Kingman, Arizona, for a few weeks can book via Airbnb the historic Hill Top Motel for long-term stays there. The Airbnb listing can be seen below: View On Airbnb1 bed, 1 bath Motel Room Suite The listing indicates the earliest booking available is in the second week of November. … Continue reading Hill Top Motel in Kingman adds 30-day bookings on Airbnb site

Location of Kingman 66 Fest causes consternation with downtown businesses

The location of the Kingman 66 Fest in Kingman, Arizona, and the apparent lack of communication about the event sparked an uproar with the city's downtown businesses, according to a local media outlet. The Bee reports the Kingman 66 Fest on Nov. 5-6 at Lewis Kingman Park two miles from downtown was "quietly" planned, even … Continue reading Location of Kingman 66 Fest causes consternation with downtown businesses

City of Kingman approves purchase of building for Electric Car Museum

The city council of Kingman, Arizona, a few days ago approved the purchase of a building that once was a grocery store so it could be converted into the Electric Car Museum. The Bee news outlet stated in a social media post the building is at 519 Beale St., one block off Route 66. The … Continue reading City of Kingman approves purchase of building for Electric Car Museum

Co-owner says Hill Top Motel in Kingman will reopen in one to two months

The co-owner of the Hill Top Motel in Kingman, Arizona, said the Route 66 landmark will reopen in one or two months after a lengthy rehabilitation of the site. I was prompted to contact co-owner Makenzie Baker after seeing photos and a comment thread (which I can't find now) about the apparent restoration of the … Continue reading Co-owner says Hill Top Motel in Kingman will reopen in one to two months

Kingman dedicates Route 66 drive-through shield

The Kingman Visitors Center in Kingman, Arizona, on Saturday night unveiled its new, lighted Route 66 drive-through shield during a ceremony, and dozens of classic-car drivers availed themselves of it. Smiley Ward posted dozens of photos from the event: Here's a video from the scene by the Kingman Visitor Center. If it won't allow embedding, … Continue reading Kingman dedicates Route 66 drive-through shield

Kingman to dedicate new Route 66 drive-through sign on July 24

Prompted by popular demand during the Arizona Route 66 Fun Run, a Route 66 drive-through sign will be dedicated near the Powerhouse Visitors Center in Kingman, Arizona, on the evening of July 24. A temporary drive-through "Historic Route 66" shield had been erected each year during the Fun Run at the end of the three-day … Continue reading Kingman to dedicate new Route 66 drive-through sign on July 24

Kingman self-guided tours plan involves a life-size statue of Jim Hinckley

Kingman Main Street in Kingman, Arizona, recently unveiled a plan for self-guided tours that includes a life-size statue of Route 66 author and resident Jim Hinckley. The public arts project is being called “Kingman Tours: A Walkabout Kingman with Jim Hinckley.” According to a website devoted to the project: A Walkabout Kingman with Jim Hinckley … Continue reading Kingman self-guided tours plan involves a life-size statue of Jim Hinckley

Justin Scarred returns to Route 66 in his latest video adventure

Popular videographer Justin Scarred recently uploaded a new YouTube video that shows his adventures from Ludlow, California, to Kingman, Arizona. Scarred isn't just any video blogger. He has more than 230,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel. So whatever he features in his clips gains a substantial amount of exposure. Here it is: https://youtu.be/ntWfJ7PM4nk Scarred seems … Continue reading Justin Scarred returns to Route 66 in his latest video adventure

Kingman may launch a Route 66 festival in October

The City of Kingman, Arizona, and the city's Economic Development Advisory Commission are working to bring back a Route 66 festival by October. According to the Kingman Daily Miner (subscription required), city commission Chairman Gene Kirkham said the goal is to hold at least a two-day event with cars, booths, vendors and live music. Kirkham … Continue reading Kingman may launch a Route 66 festival in October

Public hearing set for Dec. 16 on Kingman’s Downtown Infrastructure Design Project

The city of Kingman will hold a virtual public hearing at 5:30 p.m. local time on Dec. 16 about its Downtown Infrastructure Design Project.  Signals Arizona reports about the proposed project: The City of Kingman has a vision to revitalize the downtown area by improving the walkability and aesthetics for residents, merchants, and visitors while maintaining … Continue reading Public hearing set for Dec. 16 on Kingman’s Downtown Infrastructure Design Project