7 Ridiculous Roadside Attractions In Arizona That Are Somehow Wacky & Cool
Not your usual tourist traps by any means.
A good tourist trap is a perfect way to break up a long road trip. These seven Arizona roadside stops are the quintessential attractions to fill your insta feed with great content and distract from long drives. We all need a break from the license plate game every once in a while.
The Thing
Price: $1.75
Address: 2631 N. Johnson Rd., Dragoon, AZ
Why You Need To Go: If the outrageous number of billboards hyping up this popular attraction doesn't pique your interest, finding out what exactly "The Thing" is, will.
Route 66 Museum*
Price: $4
Address: 120 W. Andy Devine Ave., Kingman, AZ
Why You Need To Go: You can walk through this museum featuring knick-knacks, racecars, photographs, and more.
Raptor Ranch
Price: Bedrock Tours $5
When: For a limited time
Address: 332 US-180, Williams, AZ
Why You Need To Go: This Bird of Prey ranch, sits where the old Bedrock City used to, and now is home to incredible bird species like Hawks and Owls. You can take a tour of Bedrock while visiting.
London Bridge
Price: Free
Address: 1451 N. McCulloch Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ
Why You Need To Go: The London Bridge hasn't been in danger of falling for a while, but it was rebuilt brick by brick in Lake Havasu.
The Dinosaurs Of Holbrook
Price: Free
Address: Holbrook, AZ
Why You Need To Go: You will see some "Dino-Mite" photo ops here, as the town has dinosaur statues placed around the different shops.
Meteor Crater
Price: $22
Address: Interstate 40, Winslow, AZ
Why You Need To Go: This incredible impact site from a meteor that crashed in the desert over 50,000 years ago is truly jaw-dropping.
Jack Rabbit Trading Post
Price: Free
Address: 3386 Historic US 66, Joseph City, AZ
Why You Need To Go: You can sit on a giant jackrabbit statue for some great pictures and the thrill of saying you've ridden a jackrabbit.
Summer seems like the perfect time to hit the open road and stop for some seriously spectacular photo ops at these Arizona roadside attractions.
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*This article has been updated.