GIGANTICUS HEADICUS on Route 66

Welcome to Giganticus Headicus and the Antares Point Visitor Center & Gift Shop

“Howdy folks, Big Mike here, ready to take ya on a little adventure to one of the quirkiest spots on Route 66! We’re headin’ to Antares Point, Arizona, home of the one and only Giganticus Headicus!

A VIDEO ON ANTARES POINT HOME OF GIGANTICUS HEADICUS

Hey folks, wanna get a closer look at Giganticus Headicus in all his glory? I put together a short video that’ll take you right up close to this Route 66 legend. Check it out

GIGANTICUS HEADICUS JUST OUTSIDE OF KINGMAN ARIZONA ON ROUTE 66

Now, Antares Point ain’t just any ol’ dot on the map. It’s located along the longest continuous curve on any U.S. highway, stretchin’ for about 2 miles. And let me tell ya, the views of the Arizona desert from here are somethin’ else! But the real star of the show is Giganticus Headicus himself. This 14-foot-tall tiki head was built back in 2004 by a local artist named Gregg Arnold. It’s made of cement, chicken wire, and styrofoam, and it’s a sight you won’t soon forget!

You’ll find this big fella standin’ tall where the Kozy Corner Trailer Park used to be. (Makes ya think of Sally Carrera from “Cars,” don’t it?) And right next door is an A-frame building that’s got its own story to tell. Back in the day, it was a Nickerson Farms restaurant, one of those popular spots for road trippers to grab a bite and stretch their legs. Later on, it became a gift shop with all sorts of Route 66 goodies and even some Giganticus Headicus souvenirs.

Now lemme tell you folks, this place is more than just that big old head! “Now, take a look around, folks! This place is packed with Route 66 treasures! We’re talkin’ classic cars and trucks, vintage signs, and all sorts of memorabilia that’ll take you right back to the glory days of the Mother Road. It’s a Route 66 lover’s paradise!” You’ll see old cars and trucks rustin’ in peace, just like they rolled off the line back in the day. And get a load of those vintage gas pumps! Makes ya wanna fill ‘er up and hit the road, don’t it? This whole place just shouts classic Route 66, and that’s what Big Mike loves about it!”

And hold on to your hats, folks, ’cause this next thing is a real blast from the past! They got a vintage police car from Radiator Springs sittin’ right here! Takes me right back to watchin’ Andy Griffith and Mayberry. That’s what’s so special about the Mother Road, isn’t it? Pure Americana, just like this!

Now, I read somewhere what the artist said about this incredible sculpture, and it really got me thinkin’. He said he wanted “The Guardian of Route 66” to be something real special for folks traveling the Mother Road. Something that would make them feel safe and connected to this incredible highway. And get this, he also wanted it to represent how strong our nation is, thanks to all the hard-workin’ folks out there, past and present, who keep America runnin’ strong. Now that’s what I call a powerful message!

You know, folks, as I walk around and take in all these incredible cars and trucks, it really hits me – this is the history of the Mother Road, right here in front of us. Route 66 takes us back to our roots as Americans, back to a time when things were simpler, and the open road held endless possibilities. It’s a chance to appreciate our great history and remember where we came from. And that, my friends, is something truly special.

1. Home of Gigantus Headicus
2. Cool Vintage Cars and Trucks at this location
3. Antares Point Visitor Center and Gift Shop