Meteor Crater

  • At I-40 and Exit 233, Winslow, AZ 86002
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Continue on I-40 another 26 miles to reach Meteor Crater (928-289-2362; ww.meteorcrater.com), where 45,000 years ago a nickel-iron meteor traveling 33,000 miles per hour smashed to into the Earth, creating a hole 570 feet deep, almost ... Excerpt from Off the Beaten Path: Arizona

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4.5

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66% of guests recommend this place.

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It was amazing dazzling and breath taaking I just can't wait to go back. more on Yahoo! Travel

The museum has interesting exhibits about meteors, including a simulation in which one varies the attributes ie. more on Yahoo! Travel

Even though it's off the freeway, part of the magic is the crater revealing just how BIG it is as you drive to it. more on Yahoo! Travel

Good movie and exhibits. more on Yahoo! Travel

There's an onsite Subway, so also good for a lunch stop. more on Yahoo! Travel

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Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

True, this attraction may be the only one of its kind in the country, but the $15 admission is still too expensive just to see a huge crater. To be fair, this price covers admission to the museum, theatre and rim guided tour. The ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Even though it's off the freeway, part of the magic is the crater revealing just how BIG it is as you drive to it. Good movie and exhibits. If you're not into watching the movie and seeing ehibits, ... more on Yahoo! Travel

This was an interesting place to visit. The tour of the crater was very informative and the guide we had (Harold) was fun to listen ... more on Yahoo! Travel

It was amazing dazzling and breath taaking I just can't wait to go back. The tickets to go in there didn't cost alot and they had great views for you to ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I thought Meteor Crater was pretty amazing. Granted--it is not the Grand Canyon--but for what it is, it is amazing. It is just way out in the middle ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The meteor crater rocks! We just happened to pass by on the way back from the Petrified Forest, and we almost missed out on an amazing experience. It was close to closing time, but they let us in anyway. I was disappointed we did ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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