Meteor Crater (Arizona, US)


As the name suggests, this is a crater created about 50000 years ago, by a meteor impact. Obviously, the center of the crater is not accessible to the public. But visitors are allowed to view the crater from a restricted enclosure. Requires an entrance fee.

How to reach the location?
The site is located in a remote region and may be a little difficult without a car. It is a few miles off I40 in Arizona.



What to expect?

The museum & the gift shop - There is a museum and a giftshop within the enclosure. The museum is small, but informative on the subject of meteors. The giftshop is very interesting and has a beautiful collection of geodes and stones.  

The crater - The crater itself is a beautiful and intriguing sight. Gives a perspective about how much damage a small meteor can do.





A lookout stand is available with various optics fixed and pointed at important locations within the crater.



A nice telescope is provided at the highest point in the crater rim. Gives a way to inspect the crater a little closer.