Meteor Crater
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This 4,000-foot-diameter hole is touted as "the most well known, best preserved meteorite crater on Earth."

šŸ“œ Natural monument formed by a meteorite impact 50,000 years ago.
šŸ” Known as Barringer Crater by scientists, a popular tourist attraction.

Why Go

šŸŒŒ Witness one of Earth's best-preserved meteorite craters
šŸ”­ See an Apollo test capsule and plane wreckage
šŸ›ļø Explore the Discovery Center & Space Museum
šŸš¶ Take a guided tour along the crater rim

Why Avoid

šŸš« No access to the bottom of the crater
šŸ¾ Pets not allowed inside the crater
ā™æ Elevator to viewpoint under repair until January 6th

Tips

šŸ“ Located off I-40 at exit 233, 35 miles east of Flagstaff.
šŸŒ”ļø Expect temperatures about 8 degrees warmer than Flagstaff.
šŸŒ§ļø Tours are subject to weather conditions.

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, closed Christmas Day, open until 12 PM Thanksgiving.

šŸ…æļø Parking

RV Park and gas station available at exit 233.

Last updated 8 days ago

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