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Meteor Crater


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 5 attractions in Winslow
Traveler Description:
50,000 years ago a huge nickel meteorite hit the earth forming a crater that is 550 feet deep, 2.4 miles in circumference and a very popular tourist...... more » 50,000 years ago a huge nickel meteorite hit the earth forming a crater that is 550 feet deep, 2.4 miles in circumference and a very popular tourist stop. « less
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Attraction type: Park, Geological formation, Specialty museum
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Walking
Address: At I-40 and exit 233 Winslow, AZ 86002
Tel: +1 520 289 2362; +1800 289 5898

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1 of 5 stars
moocompu 1 contribution
Oklahoma
Jul 8, 2009

This tourist trap is overpriced for what you get. Yes, the hole in the ground is impressive, however, the facility & buildings themselves are primitive for the price you pay, especially the restrooms. With three children aged 1 to 7, I thought it would also make a nice lunch stop since they have a Subway on the grounds. HOWEVER, the... more

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3 of 5 stars
HLSNewMexico 6 contributions
New Mexico
Jun 26, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

It cost us $38 to see a hole in the desert. It's really something to see. I enjoyed the 15 minute movie about its history. But in the end, it was a waste of about $35! more

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4 of 5 stars
TheSentinel 8 contributions
Aussie in Paris
Jun 21, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I was pretty impressed by this place. The crater itself is impressive, good gift shop. Staff are helpful and professional - I heard them explaining to some moronic woman who had come in flip-flops and expected to be let on the tour. It's not like they keep it a secret! As they explained, only 15% of guests go on the... more

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2 of 5 stars
theoldloneranger 4 contributions
West Springfield, MA
Jun 7, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

We literally heard it from seen different employees, including two times by two different people. While its interesting to look at, the cost can quickly add up for a family. We made the mistake of going to the Grand Canyon first and then here. After looking at the Grand Canyon there is a big dropoff between here and there. The... more

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2 of 5 stars
veronbalogh 25 contributions
Denver
May 11, 2009

This place is way too expensive. 5 minutes and about 5 photos cost us 30 dollars. Crater is cool but it's just not worth the money. It's not fair to charge so much money when you're only interested in the crater and not the museum and the Subway bar. more

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5 of 5 stars
luvmyminninegirl 17 contributions
Murfreesboro, TN
Apr 1, 2009

This was an excellent stop. We were in the car and tired of riding and decided to stop here. It was very interesting for a teacher! I came back with an excellent poster and wonderful new book! more

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2 of 5 stars
makm 8 contributions
SC
Mar 20, 2009

If you really want to spend $15 to go walk through a "museum" and then walk out to a ledge and look into a huge hole....be my guest, but I wouldn't recommend it. Obviously I knew it was just going to be a hole, but for $15.....go online, look at a picture and save the $$$ more

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5 of 5 stars
gingingray 131 contributions
Baltimore, Maryland
Mar 18, 2009

This amazing geographical curiosity is well-presented. An educational message is unavoidable, all questions are well-answered, and the visitor's center is beautifully designed. May not appeal to children or children at heart, which may lose interest quickly. more

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4 of 5 stars
WinnipegSandra 1 contribution
Winnipeg
Mar 11, 2009

My husband and son are really into this kind of space/geology stuff so it was their choice to go. Take the tour - Eduardo was our guide and he's a hoot! You'll miss the whole experience if you don't take the walking tour with the guide. more

Overpriced
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2 of 5 stars
chrishawk 18 contributions
London
Oct 16, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

Having visited attractions and parks all over the US, this will rate as the most overpriced waste i have yet been to. basically it is a hole which the administration have invested a lot of energy into convincing the public it was caused by a meteor, okay it probably was, but i have seen more interesting landfill sites back home... more

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Meteor Crater Address

At I-40 and exit 233, Winslow, AZ 86002
Tel: +1 520 289 2362; +1800 289 5898