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

This quaint little shop in old downtown Kingman is a delight, as is its owner. The shop features…read moreclothing, accessories, gifts, home decor, and wellness and beauty supplies from local artists and artisans. As much as she can she tries to provide her customers with imported products that are fair trade and sustainably sourced. You can feel good shopping here.

From the owner: Our boho-chic southwestern boutique has something for everybody, including your little ones!…read more Find elegant tops and dresses, cozy leggings, lovely jewelry, hats, bags, and more. With a range of locally made and ethically sourced apparel, gifts, treats, and home goods, we take pride in the products we offer. Visit us on Beale Street in downtown Kingman.

This is a cool cowboy place to buy your.. well you name it. Clothing, knives, Route 66 souvenirs,…read moresnacks, etc. We ended up finding a white buffalo ring at a very fair price.

if I could give it 0 I would, the lady cashier was so rude, when a customer asks for a price on…read moresomething your response should definitely not be " you don't wanna know" so she lost 3 customers who intended to spend $100's.

I haven't been to a shop like this anywhere else, so go figure I'd find this shop in Kingman. Word…read moreof caution, the door kinda jams both opening and closing, so it's hard to open and hard to close. Good thing I had help both ways! Dript sells candles already formed, waxes with the wax burners, plus you can also pour your own mixes to make your own candle scent. There are also a ton of loose leaf teas flavors, flavored popcorn mixes, chocolates, olive oil, along with cups, shirts, teapots, and more for sale here. There were so many things I wanted to buy here that if I spent a couple of hundred, I would be happy (but also I could probably spend a couple of hundred more without breaking a sweat. That's how great everything was). I stopped myself with buying a little thing for now and a promise to come back later so I can buy gifts for my family and friends. Dript is definitely a type of shop you can go back to over and over again.

From the owner: We've got hot wax ready all day to pour your own candles. Our little shop in historic downtown…read morealso carries loose leaf tea, olive oils, wax melts, caramel popcorn, diffusers, and lots of great gift items.

This is the only Christian bookstore in Kingman. Even if it weren't, it would be my first choice…read more They have a great selection of Bibles, books and shirts. Need a gift? I'm sure you'll find something here as they have so many unique and affordable items throughout the store. If you have any trouble deciding, the staff is welcoming and super helpful. They have a back area that is open to groups by reservation. A great part of the community. Be sure to stop by and check them out.

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!

I don't know why they have so many negative reviews... we had a great time here ! We didn't love…read morethe pasta, but the salad and drinks were great! Our server was also really attentive and sweet!!

This cute little pit-stop is a home away from home for all your coffee needs! My partner and I were…read moreon the road and were going through Kingman. We needed just a quick caffeine fix and saw that this cafe was one of the only ones open so early in the morning. The interior inside is so warm and welcoming, and they even have a small little corner with fun knick-knacks. They have a variety of drinks and pastries available. We ended up ordering a Sugar-Free Hazelnut Brittle Latte and Flat White, along with an Everything Bagel and a Cheddar Bagel. The bagels were very filling and delicious. The coffee here is great! The Hazelnut Brittle is nutty and not too sweet, which is great. The staff here was also helpful when providing answers to our questions about the menu. They were very inviting and sweet. Shoutout to them! So, if you are ever on the road, and you need a little pick-me-up? This place is quite perfect, especially for the road trip hunger.

Great coffee, great service, awesome location and ambiance. Great white mocha the first time but…read morenot the second time, I think they forgot to put the white mocha in as someone new was in training. Still good iced coffee even without it.

We drove from Vegas to see this adorable shop I saw on line. Shannon was amazing and helpful,…read moreSerena the owner was hands on and super nice. I got the overalls I wanted! The Farmhouse was charming & exactly how I imagined and more, Definitely will be back!!

Love this place, my husband and I love stopping there when driving through Kingman, we love…read morebrowsing through their merchandise, they have a lot of fun and meaningful finds, the staff are always so welcoming and helpful, we loved how warm and hospitable Sharron was to us, she made our day with how sweet she was, we especially love that they have faith based merch, and a lot of great gift ideas -Gina Hanna

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.