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10 things to see and do in Needles California

Helen Avaient

May 26, 20234 min read

10 things to see and do in Needles California

On the scenic Colorado River, just across the border from Arizona is the Route 66 town of Needles. With just over 5,000 residents year...

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10 things to see and do in Kingman Arizona

Helen Avaient

May 22, 20233 min read

10 things to see and do in Kingman Arizona

One of the most visited tourist destinations in the USA in Las Vegas. Only an hour and forty minute drive from that town, will bring...

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Mr D'z Route 66 diner and a Dream Machine Museum in Kingman Arizona

Helen Avaient

May 18, 20232 min read

Mr D'z Route 66 diner and a Dream Machine Museum in Kingman Arizona

While there is an abundance of restaurants and eateries in Kingman, my favorite would have to be Mr D'z Route 66 diner. This 50s style...

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My favourite places in downtown Kingman Arizona

Helen Avaient

May 14, 20235 min read

My favourite places in downtown Kingman Arizona

Historic Downtown Kingman has a lot to offer, including museums, restaurants, shops and breweries. The town comes alive at night with...

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Visit the pioneer past at the Mohave history museum in Kingman Arizona

Helen Avaient

May 7, 20234 min read

Visit the pioneer past at the Mohave history museum in Kingman Arizona

The history of northwest Arizona has been collated and exhibited in this diverse Kingman museum. Dioramas and artifacts from prehistoric...

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The Kingman Visitor center is a chronicled Route 66 museum

Helen Avaient

May 3, 20236 min read

The Kingman Visitor center is a chronicled Route 66 museum

Located at the heart of the longest continuous stretch of Route 66 is Kingman Arizona USA. The Kingman Visitor Center and Route 66 museum...

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The Bonelli house tour in Kingman Arizona

Helen Avaient

Apr 29, 20233 min read

The Bonelli house tour in Kingman Arizona

In Kingman Arizona, visitors can step inside the Bonelli house, originally home to George and Effie (nee Tarr) Bonelli, who married in...

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Taste the delights of Desert Diamond Distillery in Kingman Arizona USA

Helen Avaient

Apr 21, 20232 min read

Taste the delights of Desert Diamond Distillery in Kingman Arizona USA

Opening in 2009 the Desert Diamond Distillery located in Kingman Arizona, USA is a top tier nano distillery, making award winning spirits...

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The sidewinder is one twisted road on Route 66 in Arizona USA

Helen Avaient

Apr 17, 20232 min read

The sidewinder is one twisted road on Route 66 in Arizona USA

The Oatman Highway is a two-lane road that was one of the earliest alignments of Route 66. This eight-mile stretch through the Black...

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The Ghost Town of Oatman Arizona is well and truly alive

Helen Avaient

Apr 13, 20233 min read

The Ghost Town of Oatman Arizona is well and truly alive

Burros left behind by gold miners roam free around the town of Oatman in Arizona USA. Used by the miners in the 1800s to cart supplies...

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The ideal town for selfies on Route 66 is Seligman Arizona USA

Helen Avaient

Apr 9, 20233 min read

The ideal town for selfies on Route 66 is Seligman Arizona USA

For lovers of photography and selfies, there is no other town on Route 66 that is perfect to satisfy their desire for the perfect picture...

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10 things to see and do in Winslow Arizona USA

Helen Avaient

Apr 5, 20235 min read

10 things to see and do in Winslow Arizona USA

1. Standin' on the Corner Park Most people know the town of Winslow from the Eagles 1972 song “Take It Easy”. Written by Jackson Browne...

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My glorious stay at La Posada hotel in Winslow Arizona

Helen Avaient

Mar 1, 20236 min read

My glorious stay at La Posada hotel in Winslow Arizona

Many years ago, when travelling along the legendary Route 66, I was told to visit an exquisite and unique southwest style, hacienda...

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Fred Harvey and the Harvey Girls settled the American southwest

Helen Avaient

Feb 24, 20235 min read

Fred Harvey and the Harvey Girls settled the American southwest

Staying at the amazing hotel La Posada in Winslow Arizona gave me a chance to learn more about the man (Fred Harvey) and the women (the...

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I found a community at Little Old Wine Drinkers in Arizona

Helen Avaient

Feb 20, 20233 min read

I found a community at Little Old Wine Drinkers in Arizona

Little Old Wine Drinkers (LOWD) is a vineyard and cellar door venue located just outside of Kingman Arizona USA. The owner Steve was all...

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A Wildlife Park in Arizona that is totally bearable

Helen Avaient

Feb 14, 20234 min read

A Wildlife Park in Arizona that is totally bearable

Beneath towering ponderosa pines, the160-acre park, Bearizonia, rescues wild animals and invites the public to view them in their natural...

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10 things to see and do in Williams Arizona USA

Helen Avaient

Feb 12, 20234 min read

10 things to see and do in Williams Arizona USA

Williams Arizona is the perfect small nostalgic town to visit if you want to see bits of the Old West, part of the original Route 66,...

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