Oatman AZ Ghost Town

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(761) · Attractions & activities in Oatman, United States
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Step back in time to Oatman, once a booming mining area that's now a ghost town and popular tourist attraction. Here, you can check out the little …

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Apr 3, 2025
My husband took us here on accident during our son’s spring break. The donkeys were cute, but that’s about it. This is what they call a sundown town. If you’re a person of color, you know what I’m ta…Full review by Desiree D
Mar 9, 2025
I went to oatman in Sept 2024 with family and we enjoyed the burros, restaurant, the shops, and the locals were so friendly! They'd tell you stories amd answer questions about history/burros. They kn…Full review by courtney k
Mar 4, 2025
I wouldn't suggest going here. It's a very overtly racist town and I felt uncomfortable there. The animals were cute though -Full review by Breaking Free F... N

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Are the burros there 365?
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I do not know if the burros are there every day of the year, but when we were there, we saw maybe 50-ish in that tiny town. So I think they more/less live there. We also saw a lot of …
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I do not know if the burros are there every day of the year, but when we were there, we saw maybe 50-ish in that tiny town. So I think they more/less live there. We also saw a lot of burros in the hills while driving into the town and also around a pullout while driving out of town. The shops sell bags of burro food, for approx $2 if I recall - and the bag is enough to feed more than you probably want to spend time feeding! (So they know where the easy food is located... which is more incentive to stay in town.)
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Answer by Tina N · Mar 11, 2025
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Are the shops & restaurants open & gunfights scheduled this time of year?
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The shops were open, and they had a show on a Saturday, but I don’t think they ere all open every day.
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Answer by Jeff M · Feb 18, 2024
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Is it open for shows and stores now. 'what are the hours
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Every day at 1:30 and 3:30 pm, traffic stops in Oatman, Arizona for a wild-west shootout, just like in the movies. The Oatman Ghost Rider Gunfighters are the oldest gunfighter group in …
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Every day at 1:30 and 3:30 pm, traffic stops in Oatman, Arizona for a wild-west shootout, just like in the movies. The Oatman Ghost Rider Gunfighters are the oldest gunfighter group in Arizona, and add a little of authenticity to the town
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Is it open all year round?
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Yes,it is open year round. Some stores may not be open, but alot of them will be. Enjoy your self.
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