We visited Oatman while staying in Kingman, It was a beautiful drive but coming from Kingman the road is very narrow and winding. The town of Oatman is considered a ghost town. It only has a few residents and a few businesses line the main street. The town only has the one road "main street". Oatman is famous for two things -- its on the old Route 66 and wild burros come in to town to beg for food. The burros have gotten used to being fed by the tourists so be advised to bring carrrots. This little town actually has someone who scoops up burro "piles" to try and keep the street clean and smell free.
We had a late breakfast at a the saloon. The food wasn't too bad and the saloon still had the original bar -- as a decoration. It was too dark inside or I would have taken a picture. If you ever visit Lake Havasu or Laughlin you should take a little side trip to Oatman. The road coming from that direction is better.
We are still enjoying 90 degree weather here in Brenda, Az. Its nice to have pool to cool off in but we are giving it up at the end of the week. Our next stop will be Imperial National Wildlife Refuge.
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