Getting Here and Around

Getting Here and Around

Kingman, Lake Havasu City, and Laughlin are accessible by air but most visitors drive to this corner of the state—after all, the road to Kingman is the longest remaining stretch of Route 66. At first glance, the countryside seems stark and remote, but there are many surprises along the way, including the strange-looking Joshua tree, the defining plant of the Mojave Desert.

The long stretches of open highway here lend themselves to leisurely drives and relaxed schedules and the trip down Historic Route 66 takes visitors on a nostalgic ride through the past, where the journey is as enjoyable as the destination. There are no traffic jams and navigation is as easy as travel in a one-stoplight town.

Most visitors explore the region by car, but you can get a different perspective by boat: Arizona has more than 1,000 mi of shoreline. Keep in mind that Lake Mead is at its lowest water level in more than 40 years, leaving dangerous reefs lurking just below the surface in some spots. To fish on lakes Mead and Mojave, anglers must have a valid fishing license.