Route 66 is more than a road – it’s a piece of living history preserved in bits and pieces from California all the way to Illinois. One of the most unique gas stations in Arizona, Cool Springs, is a Route 66 treasure dating to the 1920s. Part museum and part gift shop, it keeps the spirit of the Mother Road alive, and it’s a must-visit next time you’re in the Kingman area. Cool Springs Station Route 66 is seriously an experience in and of itself!

When you visit the Cool Springs Station in Golden Valley, you can still experience the heyday of Route 66.
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Located about 20 miles west of Kingman, this historic gas station dates to the mid-1920s. It was one of the only places to stop along this stretch of the Mother Road, so it was quite popular among weary travelers.
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Cool Springs was originally a restaurant, and the 1930s saw the addition of eight on-site cabins. The chicken dinners were practically world-famous, along with the breathtaking views of the Black Mountains that customers could enjoy while they ate.
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Today, the restaurant and cabins are no more, but Cool Springs still lives on (after a nearly 40-year closure). It now serves as a gift shop and museum filled with Route 66 souvenirs and authentic memorabilia.
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You'll see everything from old license plates to motor oil once used to service cars at the station.
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There is also plenty of merchandise that isn't specific to Route 66 itself, but rather the Americana era as a whole.
Handmade jewelry and other one-of-a-kind items round out the selection, leaving it nearly impossible to walk away empty-handed.
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Don't forget to check out the exact replica of the old café - while it isn't functional, it's still such a charming blast from the past.
Products are typically also for sale outside, including unique gemstones harvested from the surrounding area.
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There's also a memory garden, plus a resident roadrunner who's always in the mood to make new friends!

This fun video provides an excellent overview of Cool Springs Station.

Visit the Cool Springs Station website or Facebook page for more information.

Have you ever been to the Cool Springs Station on Route 66? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience. Tell us in the comments! If you’re interested in more unique gas stations in Arizona, check out our previous article for one of our favorites.

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Tori Jane | April 26, 2023
  1. Where is Route 66 in Arizona? 

Though partially defunct now thanks to the development of Interstate 40, which traverses much of what used to be Route 66 in Arizona, there are still traces of the Mother Road in the Copper State today. Nevertheless, Arizona is still home to the longest stretch of Route 66 in the nation. Towns Route 66 in AZ went through – and in some cases, still goes through (from east to west) – include Holbrook, Winslow, Flagstaff, Williams, Seligman, Kingman, Oatman, and Topock.  

  1. Where is Cool Springs Station on Route 66? 

20 miles west of Kingman, Arizona, is the legendary Cool Springs Station on Route 66. It’s technically located in Oatman, which is a ridiculously fun town in and of itself to explore (seriously, there are wild burros roaming the streets and that’s about the most Arizona thing in the world). You can’t miss the station, as it’s got a truly unique exterior and remains one of the most popular stops on the old 66. Learn more about the town of Oatman!   

  1. What other stops on Route 66 in Arizona should I do? 

We think driving Route 66 in Arizona – from east to west or west to east – is a fun way to spend a day trip. With 385 miles of the 66 to check out, it’s an excellent way to kill some time. Some of the must-do stops along the way include:  

  • Lake Havasu City – Home to the actual London Bridge, this town is known as one of the best party places in the southwest.  
  • Williams – This town is known as the “Gateway to the Grand Canyon”, and it’s also home to Bearizona, one of the coolest drive-through wildlife attractions in the country.  
  • Flagstaff – This stunning mountain paradise is a hippie college town, and we mean that in the best way possible. Don’t forget to hit up Snowbowl!  
  • Winslow – You gotta come here just to stand on the corner. We don’t make the rules.  

Learn more about each of these stops (and then some) in this awesome Arizona Route 66 road trip. 

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Cool Springs Station, 8275 Oatman Road, W Historic Rte 66, Golden Valley, AZ 86413, USA