Lake Havasu City, AZ Overview

Shimmering Lake Havasu, the centerpoint of Lake Havasu City, was formed in 1938 after the Parker Dam was built. It is perhaps most famous for the London Bridge that looms above it. Yes, the actual London Bridge, bought by the area's founding father, Robert McCullough, for $2,460,000, after the city of London put it up for auction in 1968. Today, Lake Havasu City is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Arizona and offers a range of recreational activities for families, couples and... more » Shimmering Lake Havasu, the centerpoint of Lake Havasu City, was formed in 1938 after the Parker Dam was built. It is perhaps most famous for the London Bridge that looms above it. Yes, the actual London Bridge, bought by the area's founding father, Robert McCullough, for $2,460,000, after the city of London put it up for auction in 1968. Today, Lake Havasu City is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Arizona and offers a range of recreational activities for families, couples and single travelers. Golf on championship courses, soak up the sun on the shores of Lake Havasu's beaches or explore nearby parks by foot and bicycle. Houseboats dot the lake and are available for rent along with paddle boats, kayaks, jet skis and other types of water sports equipment. Like most resort towns Lake Havasu is chock-full of hotels, restaurants, shops and non-stop action. « less
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Stearns

May 16, 2008

I travel a lot with work and typically look for a "good find" restuarant in cities I visit. I recently stayed in L. H. and was delighted to discover a local eatery named Sterns! Trying to stay...more

Days Inn Lake Havasu

May 15, 2008

This hotel is terrible. I can give you first-hand information they don't want you to have. The internet DOES NOT work in every room. Truthfully, it works to about a quarter of the way down the...more

Motel 6 Lake Havasu City

May 11, 2008

I just want to say that this is probably the cheapest place to stay in Havasu. On a road trip with my girlfriend during spring break, this is the cheapest place we could find. 50.00USD a night for...more

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Lils March 29, 2008, 8 replies
London Bridge "English Village" February 18, 2008, 7 replies
Spring Break questions February 29, 2008, 10 replies
Lake Havasu Spring Break! March 10, 2008, no replies
houseboat question, we need a BIG ONE, memorial day March 29, 2008, 1 reply
rental Lake Havasu March 29, 2008, 3 replies
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