Highlights
- Day trip from Las Vegas to Arizona ghost towns
- Visit the old Arizona mining towns of Chloride and Oatman and chat with the locals
- Enjoy a photo stop at the mighty Hoover Dam
- Cruise down Historic Route 66
- Take part in a Western cowboy shootout show!
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off from Las Vegas Hotels, lunch, bottled water and professional guide included
Recent Photos of this Tour
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El Dorado CanyonLots of movies shot here too-incredible location-thanks fro stopping here Khriss!Photo by: Madeleine10 2012 -
El Dorado CanyonThis old mining town was a great stop-the Killers and Beyonce have shot album covers here!Photo by: Madeleine10 2012 -
Cowboy ShowGreat show guys!Photo by: Madeleine10 2012 -
Burros of Oatman ArizonaYou can feed the Donkeys here...Photo by: Madeleine10 2012 -
Hisotic Oatman Ghost Town signLoads of history in this Ghost Town...lots of ghost stories too!Photo by: Madeleine10 2012 -
Route 66We actually drove down Route 66 into Oatman Arizona!Photo by: Madeleine10 2012 -
Cactus, rattlesnakes and more ...Amazing!Photo by: Madeleine10 2012 -
Chloride Ghost Town old signOld cowboy townPhoto by: Madeleine10 2012 -
More yard art!funny purple tin man....Photo by: Madeleine10 2012 -
Wid West Cowboys!Great picturePhoto by: Madeleine10 2012 -
Yard art in Chloride Ghost ...some strange people herePhoto by: Madeleine10 2012 -
Hoover DamAmazing view from the new bypass bridgePhoto by: Madeleine10 2012 -
Back to NevadaThe Silver state as they mined so much silver herePhoto by: Madeleine10 2012 -
Historic Oatman HotelWe had a prickly pear cactus cocktail here!Photo by: Madeleine10 2012 -
Another cowboy Shootout in ...This is the one i got shot in!Photo by: Madeleine10 2012 -
Chloride Ghost TownAmazing Ghost Town in a old mining town in ArizonaPhoto by: Madeleine10 2012 -
Old Wild West Saloon BarWild West at its very best!Photo by: Madeleine10 2012 -
Cowboy shoot out in Chloride ...We saw two shoot outs this day-one n Chloride and one in Oatman-I got to be in one of them...Photo by: Madeleine10 2012 -
Lots of cactusLoads of cactus-all different types...Photo by: Madeleine10 2012 -
the Mighty Mojave DesertThe scenery on this tour was amazingPhoto by: Madeleine10 2012 -
Useful Information
Get Your Kicks on Route 66!
Next, head to the small mining town of Chloride, a community that has survived the harsh desert environment since the 1860s. Silver and other minerals were mined here for decades, and after the mining boom was over, Chloride nearly became a ghost town. Today, Chloride is home to about 250 residents who are very proud of their mining history. Browse the antique shops; admire the various artistic sculptures; and chat with the locals before enjoying lunch.
Next, drive along the Historic Route 66 highway to the small ghost town of Oatman. The present-day population of this ghost town is 150 people and 1 poltergeist who goes by the name of ‘Oatie the Ghost.’ He’s believed to be the poor spirit of William Ray Flour, an Irish miner who died behind the Oatman Hotel.
Enjoy views of the Black Mountains and the tumbleweeds and wild burros that freely roam through the town. Have your picture taken alongside modern-day cowboys and bandits while posing in front of an authentic Route 66 sign. You'll even have a chance to take part in a Western shootout! Held in the middle of the street, this Western-style event features cowboys in costume standing face-to-face, ready to draw!
Enjoy a drink at a local saloon before traveling through the Mojave Desert along the Veterans Memorial Highway, a road that cuts straight through empty desert landscape. This calm drive is the perfect way to remember the openness of this part of America before returning to the big city lights, glitz and glamour of Las Vegas.
Reviewed by Helen S, May 2013
Kris, our Driver/Guide was an excellent fit for this tour. Seemed to be nothing he didn't know and he was a fountain of information. Saw two gunfights, the first of which was more than a little unusual. We also did the Death Valley tour with him the next day which meant we really hit the jackpot. Would I do either of these tours again. You bet.
Reviewed by Julie L, March 2013
It was the best tour. Khriss was an amazing guide. He was so knowledgable and such good humor. It was like taking a trip with a good friend. The gunfight at Chloride was hillarious. Loved it. The burros at Oatman were fun to watch and feed. I also found an item at Oatman that I had been searching all over the internet for. The goldmine trip was like going back home with all the nick-nacks they had. The 2 other couples were very friendly and the whole day was an adventure. Thanks again, Khriss and Bindlestaff Tours.
Julie L.
