Things To See and Do in Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Oatman

Located on historic Route 66 the town of Oatman was born in 1906 as a tent camp and flourished as a thriving gold mining center till 1942. The residents take pride in keeping its town as authentic as possible, giving visitors a look back into history and showing the Wild West as it really was. Burros roam the streets and can be hand-fed. You’ll discover gift shops, restaurants and gunfights staged on weekends.

Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge

With its majestic rock cliffs; its ribbon of cool water running through classic Sonoran Desert; and its cattail-filled marsh harboring rails and waterfowl, Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge offers a little bit of everything for both wildlife and people. Enjoy wildlife teeming in a rare desert habitat in this refuge with a tribal history.

Lake Havasu State Park

The scenic shoreline of Lake Havasu State Park is an ideal place to enjoy beautiful beaches, picnic area, boat ramps and nature trails. The Mohave Sunset Trail (1.5 miles) winds its way through the lowland desert and along the shoreline and the Arroyo-Camino Interpretive Garden showcases the diverse life that exists within the park and this area of the desert. Birds, lizards, and desert cottontails are common sights.