Arizona is full of a whole lot of opportunities and adventures for you to enjoy. If you are looking for a great sight to see that you won’t soon forget, then you will want to be sure to spend some time at Meteor Crater. You will be stunned by the view that awaits you. Never before have you seen something quite like this and you should be sure not to pass up a chance to enjoy it.
Meteor Crater is located off of I-40 at exit 233 and just 6 miles south of the paved road. When you visit Meteor Crater you will see that there is the visitor’s center located right at the rim of the crater. Be sure you spend some time at the visitor’s center where you will be able to learn the very interesting history of this exciting and amazing crater.
The visitor’s center is air-conditioned and features a great widescreen theater with 80 seats. There is also an indoor viewing area where you can take a look at this amazing crater in the comforts of the nice cool center. You will also be able to access the crater trail from here. Be sure to also spend time in the interactive discovery center, look at all of the exhibits, shop for a souvenir in the gift shop, and enjoy a good sandwich at the Subway restaurant.
If you want to experience something entertaining and that will give you an education on this crater, then you will want to watch the ten minute movie that will be offered to you. This movie will explain how the Meteor Crater came to be and it is a great movie. You will leave much more educated and can go home and really tell your friends about this great sight.
You will have the choice to enjoy viewing the crater from the indoor viewing room, or you can enjoy a self guided tour which will give you an up close and personal look at this enormous crater. You can also enjoy a ½ mile guided tour of the crater.
However you decide to enjoy the crater is up to you, but you will have a great time either way. This makes a great day trip and you and your family will appreciate the great scenery you will also be able to see.
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