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Meteor Crater
The best-preserved meteorite crater on Earth, nearly a mile wide, in the Arizona desert. Apollo astronauts trained here.
A rock about 150 feet across struck here some 50,000 years ago. The privately owned site has a museum, a viewing platform and guided rim walks.
It's a short detour off I-40 and Route 66.
- Best Time
- Year-round
- Time Needed
- 2 hours
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Every day except December 25
- Getting There
- About 40 minutes east of Flagstaff, off I-40.
What to See
0 of 3 are freeGuided rim tour
Walk along part of the edge, weather permitting.
Discovery Center
A film and a large meteorite fragment.
Know Before You Go
- It's privately run, so National Park passes don't apply.
- Winds can be strong.
- Winslow's 'Standin' on the Corner' park is nearby.
Where to Stay
Stay in Flagstaff or Winslow.
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Last checked 2026-11-01. Part of the Southwest list.