Meteor Crater
About
Attraction • Indoor & Outdoor • Admission Required
The best-preserved meteorite impact site in the world, and it's nearly a mile wide. The Discovery Center has hands-on exhibits, a 4D theater, an Apollo Space Capsule, and guided rim tours. You can actually touch a real 1,406-pound meteorite. No pets inside. The kind of place that makes kids feel like they're on a real science mission.
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Contact and info
Hours
- Daily8am – 6pm
Hours can vary seasonally — worth a quick check before you go.
Price
$$
Phone
928-289-5898Website
meteorcrater.comMore places worth the drive
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